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Faculty of Arts
Arts
Member Units
School of English Literatures and Philosophy
School of History and Politics
Commerce
School of Social Sciences, Media and Communication
Language Centre
Indigenous Studies
Courses Offered
Creative Arts
Awards Offered
Certificate in Languages (see page 2)
Diploma in Languages (see page 3)
Research Degrees
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (see page 4)
Master of Arts - Research (see page 6)
Coursework Degrees
Master of English Literatures (see page 8)
Engineering
Master of International Studies (see page 8)
Master of International Studies Advanced (see page 9)
Graduate Diploma in Arts (Japanese) (see page 10)
Graduate Diploma in Arts (Modern Languages) (see page 10)
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Faculty Research
UOW Strength
Health & Behavioural

Institute for Social transformation Research (ISTR)
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The Institute for Social Transformation Research is dedicated to expanding our capacity to understand and engage with our
rapidly changing social, cultural and geo-political environment. ISTR aims to build Australia’s capacity to understand and
engage with globalising forces that are increasingly technologically mediated, but that continue to be configured by spatial,
economic and temporal constraints. Research conducted by ISTR members is therefore cross-disciplinary, practical and
project based, involving collaboration across geographical locations, and drawing from disciplines such as politics, sociology,
philosophy, cultural studies, literary studies, language and linguistics, creative arts, geography, media studies, history,
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anthropology, economics and law. ISTR projects are at the cutting edge of creative and community-engaged research in the
humanities, creative arts and social sciences, and have a shared focus on understanding the impact of globalisation on the
pace of social and cultural transformation in our region and across the globe.
The Three Broad Themes for 2011 are:
1. Social Thought and Action
2. Creative Practice and Cultural Innovation
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3. Regional Change and Transformation
Associated Research Centres

Centre for Asia Pacific Social Transformation Studies (CAPSTRANS)
Centre for Comparative Law and Development Studies in the Asia Pacific
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Centre for Australian Aotearoa New Zealand Studies
Faculty Research Priority Area

Literature, Identity and Culture (LIC)
For more information on Research in Arts, please see:
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www.uow.edu.au/arts/research
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For tuition fee information please see the following:

Domestic - www.uow.edu.au/student/finances
International - www.uow.edu.au/prospective/international/fees
2011 Postgraduate Handbook 1

Certificate in Languages
Testamur Title: Certificate in Languages
Arts
Abbreviation: CertinLang
Home Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Duration: Students are required to complete 3 or 4 sequential language subjects over a minimum of 3 semesters
depending on level of entry. Please refer to the specific language in the handbook for subjects and
session availability.
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Total Credit Points: 24cp

Delivery Mode: On campus - Chinese (Mandarin), French, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, (Indonesian)
Starting Session(s): Autumn; Spring only after consultation
Location: Wollongong
UOW Course Code: 1001
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UAC Code: N/A

CRICOS Code: N/A
Overview
The Certificate of Languages allows students from any Faculty in the University to study a language to prepare them for
working in a multicultural and globalised economy. Students can study Chinese (Mandarin) or French or Italian or Japanese
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or Spanish. In-country study or study abroad can be included in the award. The Certificate is generally studied concurrently
with a Bachelor’s degree. For example, a student enrolled in Engineering would study three Engineering subjects and one
language subject each semester. At the completion of their studies at the University of Wollongong they will have studied an
additional semester. Students graduate with two awards, their Bachelor’s degree and Certificate of Languages.
Languages can be studied from beginners level to advanced, Students with HSC qualifications (or equivalent) in a language
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will normally commence their studies at 200 level in the language that they wish to study. Students with native speaker
competency will normally commence their studies at 300 level, while native speaker students of Chinese (Mandarin) will
normally enrol in the Chinese (Mandarin) for character background students. Students who are unsure of the level of
competency should consult the Convenor of the language they wish to study.
The Certificate can also be taken as a stand alone award by members of the community.
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Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

This course is only available to Australian residents.
Secondary Qualifications
NSW HSC or equivalent qualifications or direct entry.
Tertiary Qualifications
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Applications will be considered from students with the following tertiary qualifications:
A completed Diploma or Advanced Diploma from TAFE or other accredited institutions;
Not less that one-sixth of a Bachelor degree from an approved university;
Other tertiary courses approved by the University of Wollongong.
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Overseas Qualifications
Students with tertiary qualifications obtained overseas will be considered, provided that they satisfy University’s minimum
admission requirements.
Alternative Entry (Domestic applicants)
Applicants who achieve an appropriate score in one of the following qualifications may be considered for admission:
Overseas Year 12, equivalent to Year 12 in Australia.
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TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC).

A Diploma or Foundation Studies Program from a recognised private institution.
University Access Program (Wollongong College Australia) - for people over 21 years of age, or are 21 during the course of
the program.
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Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) for people over 20 years of age on 1 March in the year preceding enrolment.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander alternative entry program
Course Requirements
To qualify for award of the Certificate of Languages (course code 1001) a student must complete a total of at least 24 credit
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points from subjects listed for Chinese (Mandarin) or French or Indonesian or Italian or Japanese or Spanish.
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Subjects counted towards any degree cannot also be counted towards the Certificate and subjects counted towards the
Certificate cannot be counted towards another degree.
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Students are required to complete 3 or 4 sequential language subjects over a minimum of 3 semesters depending on level of
entry.
Credit Arrangements
Arts
The Faculty offers credit transfer to students who have successfully completed relevant courses at accredited universities and
institutions (see www.uow.edu.au/handbook/generalcourserules).
Course Program
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Students intending to complete the Certificate in Languages should consult the relevant language major located under the
Bachelor of Arts section further on in this handbook. All language subjects and session availability are listed under the each
language major.
Other Information
Further information is available at coursefinder.uow.edu.au or email: fac-arts@uow.edu.au
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Diploma in Languages
Testamur Title: Diploma in Languages
Abbreviation: DipinLang
Education
Duration: Students are required to complete 6 or 7 sequential language subjects over a minimum of 6 semesters
depending on level of entry. Please refer to the specific language in the handbook for subjects and
session availability.
Delivery Mode: On campus
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Starting Session(s): Autumn; Spring only after consultation
UAC Code: N/A
CRICOS Code: N/A
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of Medicine
Overview
The Diploma of Languages allows students from any Faculty in the University to study a language to prepare them to work
in a multicultural and globalised economy. Students can study Chinese (Mandarin) or French or Italian or Japanese or
Spanish. In-country study or study abroad can be included in the award. The Diploma is generally studied concurrently

with a Bachelor’s degree. For example, a student enrolled in Engineering would study three Engineering subjects and one
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language subject each semester. At the completion of their studies at the University of Wollongong they will have studied an
additional year. Students graduate with two awards, their Bachelor’s degree and Diploma in Languages.
Languages can be studied from beginners level to advanced, Students with HSC qualifications (or equivalent) in a language
will normally commence their studies at 200 level in the language that they wish to study . Students with native speaker
competency will normally commence their studies at 300 level, while native speaker students of Chinese (Mandarin) will
normally enrol in the Chinese (Mandarin) for character background students. Students who are unsure of the level of
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competency should consult the Convenor of the language they wish to study.
The Diploma can be taken as a stand alone award by members of the community.

Secondary Qualifications
NSW HSC or equivalent qualifications or direct entry.
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Tertiary Qualifications
Applications will be considered from students with the following tertiary qualifications:
A completed Diploma or Advanced Diploma from TAFE or other accredited institutions;
Not less that one-sixth of a Bachelor degree from an approved university;
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Other tertiary courses approved by the University of Wollongong.

Overseas Qualifications
Students with tertiary qualifications obtained overseas will be considered, provided that they satisfy University’s minimum
admission requirements. This course is only available to Australian residents.
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Alternative Entry (Domestic applicants)

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Applicants who achieve an appropriate score in one of the following qualifications may be considered for admission:
Overseas Year 12, equivalent to Year 12 in Australia.

TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC).
A Diploma or Foundation Studies Program from a recognised private institution.
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University Access Program (Wollongong College Australia) - for people over 21 years of age, or are 21 during the course of
the program.
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) for people over 20 years of age on 1 March in the year preceding enrolment.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander alternative entry program
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Course Requirements
To qualify for award of the Diploma in Languages (course code 1002) a student must complete a total of at least 48 credit
points from subjects listed for Chinese (Mandarin) or French or Italian or Japanese or Spanish.
Subjects counted towards any degree cannot also be counted towards the Diploma and subjects counted towards the Diploma
cannot be counted towards another degree.
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Students are required to complete 6 or 7 sequential language subjects over a minimum of 6 semesters depending on level of
entry.
Course Program
Students intending to complete the Diploma in Languages should consult the relevant language major located under the
Bachelor of Arts section further on in this handbook. All language subjects and session availability are listed under the each
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language major.
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Doctor of Philosophy
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Testamur Title: Doctor of Philosophy

Abbreviation: PhD
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
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Total Credit Points: 144

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Delivery Mode: Supervised individual research

Starting Session(s): Autumn or Spring
CRICOS Code: 003065C

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Overview
The PhD is a research degree leading to a significant contribution to a field of knowledge. Students work with supervisors to
complete a substantial research thesis (80,000 - 100,000 words). The PhD is the qualification normally required for academic
employment at a university or research institute. Candidates without previous research training deemed sufficient may be
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required to undertake up to 24 credit points of coursework before they start working on the thesis.
Entry Requirements
To enrol in the PhD, students need a BA (Honours) or equivalent qualification, with Honours Class II, division ii or higher,
or MA - Research with a strong performance in the research thesis. Candidates with other qualifications may be required to
undertake a coursework subject in research training. Students enrolled in the Master of Arts - Research degree may apply for
an upgrade to PhD.
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All applications must be approved by the Faculty’s Head of Postgraduate Studies (HPS).
Approval depends on the availability of supervision for the proposed thesis topic. By the end of the first year of candidature
the student will meet with supervisors and the HPS for a First Year Proposal Review. Students and supervisors must also
submit an Annual Progress Report (APR).
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Course Requirements
Students will complete a substantial thesis (80,000 to 100,000 words) reporting on an independent research topic in their
field of study. The precise thesis topic will be determined in consultation with supervisors and the HPS.
Each PhD candidate has two supervisors. Before accepting a PhD candidate, the Faculty will ensure that adequate
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supervision and facilities for the proposed research are available.

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Time Limits
A full time candidate will normally complete the PhD in three years. The minimal time in which to complete the degree is
four (4) consecutive sessions (not including Summer Sessions) for full time students, the maximum is eight (8) sessions (not
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including Summer Sessions). Part time students should complete the course in a minimal time of eight (8) sessions and a
maximum of sixteen (16) sessions. Under special circumstances, a candidature may be extended beyond the maximum time
following a satisfactory review of progress.
Topics
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The following areas of research are some of the topics available to candidates undertaking the Doctor in Philosophy degree:
· Indigenous Studies
· Asia Pacific Studies
· Australian Studies/History
Creative Arts
· Communications
· Digital Communication
· English Language and Linguistics
· Employment Relations
· English Literatures
Education
· Ethics
· French
· Gender Studies
· Global Labour Studies
Engineering
· Global Studies
· History
· International Studies
· Italian
· Japanese
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of Medicine
· Media and Cultural Studies
· Philosophy
· Politics
· Postcolonial Studies

· Science and Technology Studies
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· Social Change and Development
· Sociology
· Spanish
· Interdisciplinary topics as negotiated with the Head of Postgraduate Studies are also available for study.
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Assessment
On commencement of candidature, candidates and their supervisors complete a Confirmation of Candidature Form that
identifies the topic, a plan and timetable for the thesis, resource needs and skills required to complete the project. Students
meet regularly with their supervisors to ensure that their progress is in line with the agreed plan. Towards the end of the
first year of candidature the student will meet with supervisors and the HPS for a First Year Proposal Review. Students and
supervisors must also submit an Annual Progress Report (APR). The APR is the means by which the University assesses
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the progress of the candidature and decides whether it will continue into the following year. Supervisors who have concerns
about a student’s progress may also initiate a progress review at other times during the candidature. When the thesis is
submitted it is examined by two external supervisors chosen from a list prepared by the supervisors in consultation with the
student.
Other Information
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Students are advised to consult the University’s Code of Practice - Supervision at the following web address: www.uow.edu.
au/handbook/codesofprac/cop_supervision.html
For further information about the Faculty’s areas of research strength, please consult the Faculty’s website at www.uow.edu.
au/arts
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For more technical information about the degree progress, please consult the website of the University’s Office of Research at
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www.uow.edu.au/research/rsc

Master of Arts - Research
Testamur Title: Master of Arts - Research
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Abbreviation: MA-Res
Duration: 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
1 year full time (entry from BA Honours)
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48 (entry from BA Honours)

Delivery Mode: Supervised research (entry from BA Honours)
On campus (Face-to-face) 24 cp coursework (entry from BA Pass)
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CRICOS Code: 042530D
Overview
For candidates holding a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree or equivalent (a degree which includes a significant research
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training component), the Master of Arts - Research is a research-only degree. Students work with a supervisor to complete a
substantial research thesis (40,000 - 50,000 words). Candidates without previous research training will normally undertake
24 credit points of coursework before they start working on the thesis.
Entry Requirements
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Students will normally have an undergraduate degree with a major in the discipline area of the proposed research thesis.
There are two entry points for this degree:
Bachelor of Arts (Pass). Students entering the degree from a Bachelor of Arts (Pass) will complete a 72 credit point degree,
consisting of 24 credit points of coursework (ARTS901 Master of Arts Research Methods or other research training
coursework deemed equivalent) and, subject to satisfactory completion (see below), a 48 credit point research thesis on a
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disciplinary or interdisciplinary topic.

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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or Master of Arts by coursework (including a research training component). Students holding
the degree of Bachelor of Arts (Honours) with Honours Class II, division ii or higher, or Master of Arts by coursework
with an average of at least 70%, may apply for admission into the Master of Arts - Research degree with Advanced
Standing for the 24 credit points of coursework. They will complete the 48 credit point research thesis on a disciplinary or
interdisciplinary topic.
All applications must be approved by the Head of Postgraduate Studies (HPS). Approval depends on the availability of
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supervision for the proposed thesis topic.
Course Requirements
1. Entry from a Bachelor of Arts (Pass):
Students will complete 24 credit points of coursework (ARTS901 Master of Arts Research Methods or equivalent) and a
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48 credit point thesis in their chosen field of study. Students who achieve 70% or higher in the coursework component will
proceed to the research thesis. The precise thesis topic will be determined in consultation with supervisors and the HPS.
Students who achieve a Pass result lower than 70% will either need to re-enrol in the coursework subjects before proceeding
to the research thesis, or they may withdraw from the Master of Arts - Research and enrol in a relevant Master of Arts by
coursework degree, where they can apply for Advanced Standing for 24 credit points of coursework.
The 24 credit point coursework subject ARTS901 Master of Arts Research Methods provides students with training in the
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theories and methodologies which inform research in the humanities and social sciences. This training includes theoretical
perspectives as well as an introduction to research techniques and work towards a detailed proposal leading up to the thesis.
Other coursework subjects may be accepted by the HPS as equivalent to ARTS901.
2. Entry from a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or equivalent:
Students will complete a 48 credit point thesis in their chosen field of study. The precise thesis topic will be determined in
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consultation with supervisors and the HPS.
Time limits
Full time students will normally complete the 72 credit point degree in three (3) sessions and the 48 credit point degree
in two (2) sessions. The minimum time in which to complete the Master of Arts - research degree is two (2) sessions (not
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including Summer Session) for full time students, the maximum is four (4) sessions (not including Summer Session). Part
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time students should complete the course in a minimum time of four (4) sessions and a maximum of eight (8) sessions.
Topics
The following areas of research are some of the topics available to candidates undertaking the Master of Arts - Research
degree:
Arts
· Indigenous Studies
· Asia Pacific Studies
· Australian Studies/History
Communications
Commerce
· Digital Communication
· English Languages and Linguistics
· Employment Relations
· English Literatures
Creative Arts
· Ethics
· French
· Gender Studies
· Global Labour Studies
· Global Studies
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· History
· International Studies
· Italian
· Japanese
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· Media and Cultural Studies
· Philosophy
· Politics
· Postcolonial Studies
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· Science and Technology Studies
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· Social Change and Development
· Sociology
· Spanish
· Interdisciplinary topics as negotiated with the Head of Postgraduate Studies are also available for study.

Assessment
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Coursework
The 24 credit point coursework component (ARTS901 or equivalent) will be assessed by written assignments (essays,
literature reviews) and seminar papers.
Thesis
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On commencement of the research component of the course, candidates and their supervisors complete a Confirmation of
Candidature Form that identifies the topic, a plan and timetable for the thesis, resource needs and skills required to complete
the project. Students meet regularly with their supervisor(s) to ensure that their progress is in line with the agreed plan.
Within the first six months of candidature, the student will meet with supervisor(s) and the HPS for a Proposal Review. If
the candidature goes over more than one year, students and supervisors must submit an Annual Progress Report (APR). The
APR is the means by which the University assesses the progress of the candidature and decides whether it will continue into
the following year. Supervisors who have concerns about a student’s progress may also initiate a progress review at other times
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during the candidature. When the thesis is submitted it is examined by two supervisors chosen from a list prepared by the
supervisor(s) in consultation with the student.
Other Information
Students are advised to consult the University’s Code of Practice - Supervision at the following web address: www.uow.edu.
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au/handbook/codesofprac/cop_supervision.html
For further information about the Faculty’s areas of research strength, please consult the Faculty’s website at www.uow.edu.
au/arts
For more technical information about the degree progress, please consult the website of the University’s Office of Research at
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www.uow.edu.au/research/rsc
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Master of English Literatures*
Testamur Title: Master of English Literatures
Arts
Abbreviation: MEnglLit
Duration: Currently under review
Total Credit Points: Currently under review
Delivery Mode: Currently under review
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Starting Session(s): Currently under review

Location: Currently under review
CRICOS Code: N/A
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*Note this course is currently under review. Students should contact: Faculty of Arts, Research Support Team for further
information.
Other Information
Further information regarding this course will be made available at coursefinder.uow.edu.au or email: fac-arts@uow.edu.au
Robert Beretov
Education
Research Coordinator
Research Support Team
Phone: 02) 4221 5581
Email: rberetov@uow.edu.au
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Master of International Studies

Testamur Title: Master of International Studies
Abbreviation: MIntlSt
Home Faculty: Arts
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Duration: 1 year full-time or equivalent

Delivery Mode: On campus (Face-to-face)
Starting Session(s): Autumn/Spring
Location: University of Wollongong

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CRICOS Code: 064299B
Overview
The Master of International Studies is an interdisciplinary coursework degree grounded in theoretical and professional
perspectives. The course seeks to explain, debate, critically analyse and apply key concepts and ideas in international studies
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to give its graduates a strong understanding of the dynamics of internationalisation, globalisation, development and social
change.
The course suits both recent graduates looking to give themselves an advantage in this competitive job market and
those with more established careers looking to expand their opportunities and knowledge or to change career directions.
Participants have the chance to study with people from a wide range of backgrounds from Australia and around the globe.
The course prepares graduates for careers in international organisations or internationally-focused careers in the private and
public sector or in non-governmental organisations.
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Entry Requirements
Students will normally have an undergraduate degree with a major in the social sciences or cognate areas of study.
Course Requirements
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Students need to pass 32 credit points of core subjects and 16 credit points of electives from the schedule given below.
Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session
MIST901 Politics of International Relations 8 Autumn
MIST905 Transforming Asia 8 Spring
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MIST910 International Economic Relations 8 Spring

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MIST920 Social Change and Development 8 Autumn

And 16 credit points from:
MIST900 International Law and Diplomacy 8 Spring
MIST903 Politics in the South Pacific 8 Autumn
MIST904 Diplomatic History 8 N/O 2011
MIST907 Principles of Social Impact Assessment 8 N/O 2011
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MIST908 Globalisation and Citizenship 8 N/O 2011
MIST913 Labour and Migration 8 Spring
MIST914 Comparative Public Policy 8 N/O 2011
MIST999 Advanced Topics in International Studies 8 Autumn/Spring
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Master of International Studies Advanced
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Testamur Title: Master of International Studies Advanced
Abbreviation: MIntlStAdv
Home Faculty: Arts
Delivery Mode: On campus (Face-to-face) and thesis or internship
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Overview
The Master of International Studies (Advanced) is an interdisciplinary coursework degree grounded in theoretical and
professional perspectives. The course seeks to explain, debate, critically analyse and apply key concepts and ideas in
international studies to give its graduates a strong understanding of the dynamics of internationalisation and globalisation.
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The course suits both recent graduates looking to give themselves an advantage in this competitive job market and
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those with more established careers looking to expand their opportunities and knowledge or to change career directions.
Participants have the chance to study with people from a wide range of backgrounds from Australia and around the globe.
The course prepares graduates for careers in international organisations or internationally-focused careers in the private and
public sector or in non-governmental organisations.

The Advanced degree includes either a supervised research thesis or an internship. The thesis will qualify students for
further research at postgraduate level. The internship provides graduates with professional experience in the field of
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international studies. Supervision of the research thesis and placement for the internship will be negotiated with the
program coordinator.
Entry Requirements
To enter the Master of International Studies Advanced, students must have completed the coursework program of the Master
of International Studies.
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To enrol into the Research or Internship subjects, students will require a WAM of 70% plus two Distinctions across six
subjects required for the Master of International Studies (Coursework).
Course Requirements
Students need to pass 32 credit points of core subjects and 16 credit points of electives from the schedule given below plus
either the research thesis or the internship. Neither the thesis nor the internship can be undertaken before the 48 credit
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point coursework component of the course has been completed.

Core Subjects
MIST901 Politics of International Relations 8 Autumn
MIST905 Transforming Asia 8 Spring
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MIST910 International Economic Relations 8 Spring

MIST920 Social Change and Development 8 Autumn
And 16 credit points from:
MIST900 International Law and Diplomacy 8 Spring
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MIST903 Politics in the South Pacific 8 Autumn

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MIST904 Diplomatic History 8 N/O 2011

MIST907 Principles of Social Impact Assessment 8 N/O 2011
MIST908 Globalisation and Citizenship 8 N/O 2011

MIST913 Labour and Migration 8 Spring
MIST914 Comparative Public Policy 8 N/O 2011
MIST999 Advanced Topics in International Studies 8 Autumn/Spring
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And
MIST991 Thesis in International Studies (15,000 to 25,000 words) 24 Autumn/Spring
Or
MIST992 Internship in International Studies 24 Autumn/Spring
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Graduate Diploma in Arts (Japanese)*

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Testamur Title: Graduate Diploma in Arts (Japanese)

Abbreviation: GDipArts
Education

CRICOS Code: N/A
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information.
Other Information
Graduate School
Robert Beretov
of Medicine
Phone: 02) 4221 5581
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Graduate Diploma in Arts (Modern Languages)*

Testamur Title: Graduate Diploma in Arts (Modern Languages)
Abbreviation: GDipArts
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CRICOS Code: N/A
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information.
Other Information
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Robert Beretov
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Phone: 02) 4221 5581

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Subject DescriptionS relevant to academic and professional success - such as
making your point in tutorials and meetings, making
the most of group discussions, giving seminar and
ARTS901 Master of Arts Research Methods
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conference papers, and preparing and giving Powerpoint
Not on offer in 2011 presentations. Topics will include English grammar for clear
Credit Points: 24 spoken communication, the rhetoric of speaking, voice
Pre-requisites: None projection, pronunciation, and using intonation to engage
your audience. The focus is on spoken communication
Co-requisites: None
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but because speaking, listening, writing and reading are
Subject Description: This subject provides students interdependent, all four skills will be part of the course and
enrolled in the Master of Arts-Research degree with its assessment.
training in the research literacy skills required to plan and
undertake all facets of an academic research project. This ELL 903 Effective Written Communication
subject takes students through key aspects of becoming a for Postgraduate Studies
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researcher and producing high-quality, well informed and Autumn Wollongong On Campus
effective research. The subject investigates the processes of
researching and writing a thesis, by examining: the nature Credit Points: 6
and origins of disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge; Pre-requisites: None
the varieties of ways of thinking and arguing; the role of Co-requisites: None
research methods and theories in research; effective writing
Exclusions: ELL 904
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and other communication skills; and the connection
between academic research and the wider community. The Subject Description: ELL 903 provides an overview of the
subject also develops thesis projects, and provides high kind of English used in the academic context, particularly
level technical, data-collecting and information skills. The in Postgraduate studies. It is designed for Non-English
subject is team-taught by academics from across the Faculty. Speaking Background (NESB) postgraduate students who
want an induction into effective written communication
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ELL 901 Effective Spoken Communication for postgraduate studies. In this subject students identify
for Postgraduate Studies and discuss important issues related to the culture of
Spring Wollongong On Campus postgraduate education; develop relevant academic skills
for report and thesis writing. Students will develop a
Credit Points: 6 critical and analytical stance to research and learning,
Pre-requisites: None an understanding of how the grammatical resources of
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of Medicine
Co-requisites: None English are employed to achieve different purposes within
postgraduate studies; and expertise and confidence in using
Exclusions: ELL 902 a range of resources for learning.
Subject Description: ELL 901 provides an introduction to
spoken communication for postgraduate students of any ELL 904 Effective Written Communication

discipline who have completed their previous studies in a for Postgraduate Studies ARTS
language other than English. Students will discuss, analyse
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and practise different types of spoken communication
relevant to academic and professional success - such as Credit Points: 8
making your point in tutorials and meetings, making Pre-requisites: None
the most of group discussions, giving seminar and Co-requisites: None
conference papers, and preparing and giving Powerpoint
Exclusions: ELL 903
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presentations. Topics will include English grammar for clear
spoken communication, the rhetoric of speaking, voice Subject Description: ELL 904 provides an overview of the
projection, pronunciation, and using intonation to engage kind of English used in academic contexts, particularly
your audience. The focus is on spoken communication in postgraduate studies. It is designed for Non-English
but because speaking, listening, writing and reading are Speaking Background (NESB) postgraduate students who
interdependent, all four skills will be part of the course and want an induction into effective written communication for
its assessment. their studies. In this subject students identify and discuss
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important issues related to the culture of postgraduate

ELL 902 Effective Spoken Communication education; develop relevant academic skills for report and
for Postgraduate Studies ARTS thesis writing. Students will develop a critical and analytical
Spring Wollongong On Campus stance to research and learning, an understanding of how
the grammatical resources of English are employed to
Credit Points: 8 achieve different purposes within postgraduate studies; and
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Pre-requisites: None expertise and confidence in using a range of resources for

Co-requisites: None learning.
Exclusions: ELL 901 ENGL903 Research Methods
Subject Description: ELL 902 provides an introduction to Not on offer in 2011
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spoken communication for postgraduate students of any

Credit Points: 8
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discipline who have completed their previous studies in a

language other than English. Students will discuss, analyse Pre-requisites: None
and practise different types of spoken communication Co-requisites: None

Subject Description: Designed as a series of workshop identities; contexts of the production and consumption
seminars in parallel with research projects in other subjects. of individual texts; realism and non-realism as modes of
Enrolment, selection of appropriate subject or themes and writing practice; the relations of literary genres to other
Arts
readings, are subject to the approval of the Convenor of media such as film and TV.
Program.
ENGL918 Special Topic
ENGL906 Modernism’s Others Autumn Wollongong On Campus
Not on offer in 2011 Spring Wollongong On Campus
Commerce
Credit Points: 8 Credit Points: 8

Pre-requisites: None Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: This subject focuses on writing from Subject Description: Directed reading, research and other
Creative Arts
England, Europe and the Americas produced in the early investigative activities at an advanced level in a field of
20th century - a period marked by radical questioning of study selected by the student in consultation with the
the categories that defined and often determined social English Studies Postgraduate Co-ordinator and approval
and self construction. Writers questioned what is meant prior to enrolling from the Convenor of Program.
to be human, to be civilized; they raised questions about
the validity of rudimentary classification of individuals ENGL921 Turning Points: An Introduction
by gender, class, race, sexuality; they were fascinated to Post-colonial Literary History
Education
with the allure of ‘the other’ - against which the self and
its community of belonging is defined. Some writers felt
themselves to be othered by western modernity; many Credit Points: 8
writers feeling disaffected or disenchanted with ‘the west’ Pre-requisites: None
searched for ways to ‘make it new’ by looking to other
Co-requisites: None
cultures as represented by ‘the east’ or ‘the primitive’; a
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number of modernists wrote from the position of ‘the other’. Subject Description: The course will survey novels that are
the first in their field or which have become key points of
ENGL913 Literature, Memory and Forgetting reference in discussions of post-colonial writing. The subject
Not on offer in 2011 asks such questions as: How does newness occur? How
are canons changed? How do literary texts and criticism
Credit Points: 8
Graduate School
interact with history?

of Medicine
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None ENGL930 History and Romance in
Subject Description: This subject examines the role Early Modern Britain
of memory in the creation of literature, and the role of Not on offer in 2011
literature in the creation of personal and cultural memory. Credit Points: 8

Beginning with a consideration of the notion of writing as a
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form of memory, it goes on to examine memory and history,
identity, and national mythologies, amnesia in fiction, and Co-requisites: None
futuristic memories. It examines a historically and culturally Subject Description: The subject focuses on texts which
diverse range of texts, but emphasises more recent writings. deal with history and romance in late Tudor and Stuart
The subject also covers a range of theoretical and historical England, looking particularly at the way such texts
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perspectives on memory and writing, such as those offered deliberately lend themselves to varying readings, how
by poststructuralist, feminist, and postcolonial theorists. they become part of the ideology of a culture, legitimating
or questioning the powerful, and how both well-known
ENGL916 US Literature: Modernity and less familiar men and women writers (and readers)
and Postmodernity dealt with issues presented in the trappings of history and
Autumn Wollongong On Campus romance.
Credit Points: 8
Law
ENGL933 Early Women Writers

Pre-requisites: None Not on offer in 2011
Co-requisites: None Credit Points: 8
Subject Description: The subject examines a variety Pre-requisites: None
of twentieth and twenty-first century U.S. fictional,
Co-requisites: None
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autobiographical and journalistic prose works in relation to

generic, cultural and political developments. A particular Subject Description: This subject looks at the work of
focus of the course is critical examination of the concepts of selected women writers from the late-sixteenth century to
modernity, modernism, postmodernity, and postmodernism. the early eighteenth century. The texts represent a variety
Other topics of discussion include: the construction of different types of writing: fiction, poetry, drama, diaries,
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and articulation of racial, classed, sexual, and gendered letters and autobiographical writings. The subject will
examine the establishment of the female writing self within
School
the appropriate cultural structure and historical context,

and the engagement of that self with the social and literary
conventions of the time. The genres and writers studied
are: Fiction- Margaret Cavendish, Aphra Behn. Drama- that may be addressed in terms of their effect on diplomacy
Elizabeth Cary. Letters- Dorothy Osborne, Mary Wortley include: the sources of international law; the structure of
Montagu. Autobiography- Alice Thornton, Anne Clifford, the international legal system; the relationship between
Arts
Margaret Hoby, Anna Trapnel, Katharine Evans and Sarah domestic law and international law; the law of treaties;
Cheevers, Hannah Allen, Mary Carleton. Poetry- Aemilia statehood, state jurisdiction and state responsibility;
Lanyer, Mary Wroth, Isabella Whitney. The subject can personality, statehood and recognition, human rights and
be seen as a logical follow-up for interested students from refugee laws.
two 300 level subjects in the English Major, ENGL365
Commerce
Nineteenth Century Women’s Writing and ENGL345 MIST901 Politics of International Relations
Twentieth Century Women Writers. Autumn Wollongong On Campus
Credit Points: 8
ENGL945 Contemporary Life Writing
Not on offer in 2011 Pre-requisites: None
Credit Points: 8 Co-requisites: None
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Pre-requisites: Entry to Masters or Honours in English Exclusions: INTR910
Co-requisites: None Subject Description: Major theoretical traditions examined

include realism, liberalism, neo-realism and neo-liberalism,
Subject Description: The category of life writing covers rationalism, Marxist and neo-Marxist variants, critical
a number of literary and popular genres from traditional theory, post-modernism, constructivism, and feminism. The
biography and autobiography to memoirs, diaries, auto/ subject then examines the end of the Cold War, the demise
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biographical fiction, testimonial writing, collaborative and of bipolarity, the emergence of unipolarism, and assesses the
ghost-written life stories, therapeutic writing and gossip effectiveness of the United Nations, explores the North/
about the rich and famous. This subject explores a range South divide and ponders some of the causes of terrorism.
of such genres in light of recent theorising relating to the It examines modern peacekeeping, so-called ‘rouge states’
narrative construction of the self, the boundaries between and the prosecution of the ‘War on Terror’. Interspersed in
fiction and non-fiction, the relationship between individuals
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the subject will be arguments over the alleged decline of the
and history and the workings of celebrity culture. We also nation state, the structures and institutions that regulate
consider the role of life writing in contemporary literary the international economy, and some current opinions on
culture: publishers, the media, authors and readers. hegemony.
ENGL946 Text and Context in MIST903 Politics in the South Pacific
Graduate School
Contemporary African Writing
of Medicine
Not on offer in 2011
Credit Points: 8
Credit Points: 8
Pre-requisites: Entry to MA INTR programme
Co-requisites: None

Co-requisites: None
Exclusions: INTR911
Subject Description: The subject introduces students to
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Subject Description: In this subject we will consider the
a contrasting range of representations of Africa, both
policies adopted by the governments of a number of Pacific
by visitors to the continent and by Africans themselves.
Island nations (including Papua New Guinea, Solomon
Specifically, it will juxtapose the tension and contradictions
Islands, Samoa, Vanuatu, Tonga and Fiji Islands). The
inherent in the ‘idea of Africa’ as it appears in literary
governments of these nations find that they now must
work of writers working at the end of the 19th and in the
manage in a globalising world. Their nations often face
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20th centuries. Students will read the work of some of the
challenges of institutional capacity; are in receipt of
most influential contemporary African writers working
substantial amounts of foreign aid; and are short of capital
in European languages. Although all texts will be read in
and human resources, while having access to various
English, the subject includes Francophone and Lusophone
natural resources. The sustainable management of the latter
African works.
presents many challenges.
MIST900 International Law and Diplomacy MIST904 Diplomatic History
Law
Spring Wollongong On Campus

Credit Points: 8
Credit Points: 8
Co-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
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Exclusions: INTR900
Exclusions: INTR905
Subject Description: This subject examines the foundations
Subject Description: This subject deals with important
of international law, how it operates and how the
examples of modern international diplomatic behaviour.
representatives of states and international organisations ply
It presents an overview of diplomatic practice, including
their craft. It explores what diplomats do, and the limits
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various theoretical and historiographical concerns. The

of diplomatic action. The initial lectures provide students
subject examines how diplomats write and how they present
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with the theoretical tools to understand how the system

national positions.
of international law has evolved and how international
instruments are constructed and ratified. Specific topics

MIST905 Transforming Asia: Trends, Subject Description: This subject explores issues and
Issues and Problems theories central to modern international political economy.
It begins in the early modern period with mercantalism,
Arts
before exploring liberalism, protectionism, Keynsianism,

Credit Points: 8 and neoliberal globalisation. It then focuses on current
Pre-requisites: None debates over the role of states and international economic
Co-requisites: None regimes in creating development. The World Bank, the
International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the World Trade
Commerce
Exclusions: SMAC910 Organisation (WTO) are all examined, along with the
Subject Description: Over the past decade, globalization has effects of the 2007 global financial crisis.
been an important driving force for change in Asia. This
subject examines and critiques the globalization of Asia, MIST913 Labour and Migration
highlighting the uneven nature of the globalization process Spring Wollongong On Campus
by revealing the ‘winners’ and ‘losers’ of contemporary
Creative Arts
Credit Points: 8
social, economic and cultural change. Case studies
examine inequalities based on gender, class and sexuality Pre-requisites: None
in particular countries (Taiwan, India, Japan, Indonesia, Co-requisites: None
Singapore and Bangladesh), as well as in comparative Exclusions: CAPS915
Asian contexts. Topics to be covered include: regional
social movements and political change; sex and gender Subject Description: This subject is concerned with
the ways in which migration and labour mobility have
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discrimination; marginal labourers; transnational and

migrant identities; media and identity; rapid urbanization, influenced social transformation in the Asia-Pacific
slum development and inequality. region. It examines these issues at the conceptual level
and through case studies in specific countries. Labour
MIST907 Principles of Social migration is analysed both in terms of individual migration
experiences and in relation to the broader social, political
Impact Assessment
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and economic effects on sending and receiving countries.

Not on offer in 2011 Themes raised include the formation of multi-ethnic
Credit Points: 8 societies, the development of labour movements, citizenship
Pre-requisites: None rights for workers and increased women’s migration. Cross-
disciplinary approaches will be introduced to offer a range
Co-requisites: None
of theoretical approaches to these issues.
Graduate School
Exclusions: SOC904
of Medicine
Subject Description: This subject introduces students to the MIST914 Comparative Public Policy
basic principles and practices of social impact assessment Not on offer in 2011
(SIA). The subject includes: the history and theory of Credit Points: 8
SIA; preparation and planning for SIA; scoping studies:
implementing and undertaking SIAs; the role of the SIA
professional; and project evaluation. Co-requisites: None
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Exclusions: INTR931
MIST908 Globalisation and Citizenship
Subject Description: This subject examines a broad range
Not on offer in 2011 of policy areas in the (post) modern world. Students are
Credit Points: 8 expected to select issues for study from a range of policies
including: media, industrial restructuring, political
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economy, education, health care, transport, defence,
Co-requisites: None
policing, urban and regional renewal, housing and the
Exclusions: CAPS910 arts. Students are encouraged to study the impact of
Subject Description: This subject examines the effects of Globalisation and global trends on the creation and
globalisation on representations of identity and citizenship execution of public policy in advanced industrial countries.
in the Asia Pacific. We will discuss contemporary challenges The subject offers an approach to policy studies, which
to state authority coming from grassroots movements for focuses on quality of life issues and outcomes. An emphasis
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democracy and universal human rights; women’s groups; gay on recent developments in Australian public policy is
rights; ethnic minorities and indigenous peoples seeking maintained within a comparative perspective.
self-determination; and the mass migration of workers and
refugees. We will consider issues such as the conflict in MIST920 Social Change and Development
Aceh, the plight of refugees, the role of organised crime, Autumn Wollongong On Campus
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and the sexual reproduction of the nation. Credit Points: 8
MIST910 International Economic Relations Pre-requisites: None

Spring Wollongong On Campus Co-requisites: None
Exclusions: CAPS911
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Credit Points: 8
School
Co-requisites: None
Exclusions: INTR920
Subject Description: This subject will examine the Subject Description: The work done for this subject is
development experience of people in the new global order. expected to include a detailed analysis of a significant issue,
It will introduce students to the debates on development period or actor in international studies (global governance
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that emerged following the break up of European colonial and development). The student is expected to draw on
empires. It will examine the ensuing interaction between relevant primary and secondary sources, bodies of theory
rich and poor nations, and theoretical explanations for and/or comparative materials. Enrolment requires the prior
the emergence of international disparities of wealth. The approval of the MIS co-ordinator and may depend on the
subject will pay particular attention to the ways in which availability of appropriate sources and suitably qualified
Commerce
neo liberal development and globalisation affect people at staff.
the local level. Focussing on the Asia-Pacific region we will
explore the power laden international context in which STS 929 Studies in Resource and
development discourses are produced. A number of case Environmental Policy
studies will be utilised to explore local understanding of Not on offer in 2011
what constitutes development.
Creative Arts
Credit Points: 8
MIST991 Thesis in International Studies Pre-requisites: Approval of Convenor of Program or Subject
Autumn Wollongong On Campus Coordinaor
Credit Points: 24 Subject Description: This subject examines the social,
economic and political processes through which
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Pre-requisites: Master of International Studies
environmental policy is developed. Case studies will be
(Coursework) with a WAM of 70% or better and two
used to understand environmental impacts of technological
distinctions in any of the six subjects undertaken in the
development. Theoretical perspectives may include the
Master of International Studies.
politics and sociology of scientific controversy, global,
Co-requisites: None national and regional developments in environmental
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Subject Description: This is a research thesis of 15,000- regulation, theories of state regulation and intervention,
20,000 words conducted under supervision on a topic agreed and the choice and negotiation of different environmental
to by the supervisor(s), student and the relevant School strategies.
Head of Postgraduate Studies. It allows students to develop
their research skills in areas of policy, theory and issues in
International Studies based on their studies in the Master
Graduate School
of Medicine
of International Studies (Coursework). The thesis will be
examined by both an internal and external examiner. It also
offers a pathway into further postgraduate research degrees
offered by the University.

MIST992 Internship in International Studies
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Credit Points: 24
Pre-requisites: Master of International Studies
(Coursework) with a WAM of 70% or better.
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Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: The Internship offers students the
chance to extend their coursework studies by combining
practical experience with additional coursework. Successful
applicants may work with government and/or NGO groups
both within Australia and outside Australia. Placements
and required coursework are subject to negotiation with the
Law
subjects coordinators.
MIST999 Advanced Topics in

International Studies
Science

Credit Points: 8
Pre-requisites: Average credit grade and above and the
approval of MIS co-ordinator.
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Co-requisites: None
School
Exclusions: INTR940

Faculty of Commerce
Arts
Schools
School of Accounting and Finance
School of Economics
School of Management and Marketing
Commerce
Courses Offered
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) (see page 19)
Master of Commerce (see page 20)
Creative Arts
Graduate Certificate in Commerce (see page 21)

Graduate Certificate in Research Commercialisation (see page 22)
Double Degrees (2 year programs)
Master of Commerce - Master of Applied Finance (see page 22)
Master of Commerce - Master of Strategic Human Resource Management (see page 24)
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Master of Commerce - Master of Strategic Management (see page 25)

Master of Commerce - Master of Strategic Marketing (see page 26)
Master of Commerce - Master of Strategic Management and Marketing (see page 27)
Accountancy
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Graduate Certificate in Forensic Accounting (see page 29)

Master of Accountancy - Research (see page 29)
Master of Accountancy (see page 31)
Master of Commerce - Master of Professional Accounting (see page 31)
Graduate School
of Medicine
Master of Professional Accounting (see page 32)

Master of Forensic Accounting (see page 33)
Finance
Master of Finance - Research (see page 34)
Master of Applied Finance (Banking/Investing) (see page 35)

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Economics
Master of Economics - Research (see page 36)
Management
Master of Management - Research (see page 37)
Informatics
Master of Strategic Management and Marketing (see page 38)

Master of Strategic Management (see page 39)
Master of Strategic Human Resource Management (see page 40)
Marketing
Master of Marketing - Research (see page 41)
Master of Strategic Management and Marketing (see page 41)
Law
Master of Strategic Marketing (see page 43)

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International - www.uow.edu.au/student/finances/UOW008306.html
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School
Testamur Title of Degree: Doctor of Philosophy
Arts
Abbreviation: PhD
Home Faculty: Commerce
Total Credit Points: 48 per annum
Commerce
Location: Wollongong (Other locations TBA)
UOW Course Code 201
Overview
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Candidates with demonstrated research potential, exhibited usually by a Bachelor Honours, Masters by Research degree or
other Masters degree that includes a research project, can apply to take a Doctor of Philosophy in the Faculty. Full-time
study of three years, or the part-time equivalent, is normally required. Candidates will be expected to work under supervision
on research projects related to their thesis area and may be required to complete coursework classes in order to acquire theory
and develop methodological skills necessary for their doctoral research. Candidates for this degree enrol in the subject
THES924 (full-time) or THES912 (part-time).
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The following areas of research are some of the topics available to candidates undertaking the Doctor of Philosophy degree:
School of Accounting and Finance
Accountancy
· Accounting and Information Systems
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· Auditing
· Corporate Governance
· Critical Accounting Theory
· External Financial Reporting and Standard Setting
Graduate School
· Government and Not for Profit Accounting
of Medicine
· History of Accounting Thought
· International Accounting and Finance
· Management Accounting

· Small Business Management
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· Social and Environmental Accounting
Finance
· Banking
· Behavioural Finance
· Corporate Finance
Informatics
· Entrepreneurial Finance
· Financial Econometrics
· Financial Economics
· Financial Markets
· Financial Planning
Law
· International Finance
· Market Microstructure
· Personal Finance
· Portfolio Analysis
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· Risk Management
· Small Business Finance
School of Economics
Economics
Sydney Business
· Applied Econometrics
School
· Applied Microeconomics
· Business Innovation and Social Innovation

· Economic and Business History
· Economic Growth and Development
Arts
· Health Economics
· Industrial and Business Economics
· International Trade and Investment
· Labour and Human Resources
Commerce
· Macroeconomic Performance and Policies

· Poverty and Inequality
· Regional Development
· Small and Medium Enterprises
· Social Capital and Networks
Creative Arts
School of Management and Marketing

Management
· Business Ethics
· Corporate Decision-Making
· Corporate Governance
Education
· Critical Analysis of HRM Practices

· Cross-cultural Management
· Entrepreneurial Identity
· Firm Performance
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· Innovation and Knowledge Management in Organizations

· International and Comparative Human Resource Management
· Internationalisation of Firms
· International Organizations
Graduate School
· Inter-organisational Relations
of Medicine
· Logistics
· OH&S Management
· Organisational Change and Leadership
· Project Based Learning

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· Role of Human Resource Management in Organizational Change

· Strategic Management in SE Asian Firms
· Supply Chain Management
Marketing
· Advertising
Informatics
· Consumer Behaviour
· Corporate Marketing and Social Responsibility
· International Marketing
· Internet Marketing
· Marketing Communication
Law
· Marketing Research
· New Product Marketing and Product Innovation
· Relationship Marketing
· Sales Management
Science
· Services Marketing
· Strategic Planning and Marketing
Other Research Areas
· Activity Theory
Sydney Business
· Executive Information Systems Management Information Systems & Decision Support Systems
School
· Knowledge Management
· Management of Information System, Architectures and Infrastructures
· Online Banking
· Organisational and Institutional Web Systems
Arts
Other Information
Further information is available at coursefinder.uow.edu.au or email: Commerce - commerce-enquiries@uow.edu.au; School
of Management and Marketing - smm-enquiries@uow.edu.au; School of Accounting and Finance - accfin@uow.edu.au;
School of Economics - econ_enquiries@uow.edu.au
Commerce
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)
Testamur Title: Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)
Abbreviation: PhD (Int)
Home Faculty: Faculty of Commerce
Creative Arts
Starting Session(s): Autumn, Spring
Education
CRICOS Code: 072855A
Overview
The PhD (Integrated) is a four-year degree which integrates a traditional three-year PhD thesis with one-year of coursework,
comprising generic research training and discipline-specific content into a single degree.
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The coursework provides candidates with the opportunity to develop their research skills while allowing additional time to
develop a detailed research topic, therefore providing greater certainty and better completion outcomes in the thesis. The
coursework also allows candidates to take individual subjects in a specific discipline area, thereby providing a deeper level of
content from which to draw potential research themes. International students intending to become university researchers
and teachers in their home country will benefit from exposure to Australian teaching methods through the inclusion of these
Graduate School
‘taught’ coursework subjects.
of Medicine
The PhD Integrated is therefore ideal for applicants who aspire to graduate with a PhD and who:
· want a flexible program which includes a selection of ‘taught’ subjects included in a specific discipline area of their
interest;
· need further time to develop a detailed research proposal; or

· need to develop their research training skills in order to demonstrate their capacity to undertake the major research
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thesis.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have a minimum of four years of study at degree level, either a four-year Bachelor degree, or a Bachelor
degree plus Masters by Coursework, with a minimum Credit average (65% or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0), or equivalent.
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Course Entry Criteria
Academic Requirements Domestic International
Qualification Required Coursework Masters degree Coursework Masters degree
Specialisation Required
Minimum Duration 4 years, of total study at degree level 4 years, of total study at degree level
Minimum Level of Achievement Pass Pass
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Other Acceptable Qualifications In special circumstances, an In special circumstances, an

undergraduate degree plus relevant undergraduate degree plus relevant
research related experience research related experience
Special Requirements
Special Note A credit average, or equivalent, is A GPA of at least 3 out of 4, or
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required equivalent, is required

Standard English Language As per current requirements for
Requirements postgraduate research in the Faculties
on the UOW web-site www.uow.edu.au/
about/faculties
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School
Faculty Coursework Program

1 COMM980 Proposal Subject 6cp

2 Discipline-specific Electives x 3 @ 6cp 18cp
3 Special Topics x 2 @ 6cp 12cp
4 TBS996 Research Foundations 2: Methodology 12cp
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Supporting Statement
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Applicants for the PhD Integrated must provide a research proposal outlining the area of intended future research and reason
for wishing to enrol in a research program.
Applicants are encouraged to contact the Head of Postgraduate Studies (HPS) in their discipline area, to obtain advice
relating to potential research topics and supervisors. The HPS will also provide advice on the style and content needed for
their research proposal/statement.
HPS contact details can be found at: www.uow.edu.au/content/groups/public/@web/@raid/documents/doc/uow022165.pdf
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Contact Details
Research Officer
Ms Maree Horne
Telephone: +61 2 4221 3862
Email: mhorne@uow.edu.au
Education
Master of Commerce
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Commerce
Abbreviation: MCom
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Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent

Delivery Mode: On Campus (Face-to-Face)
Graduate School
of Medicine

Overview
This course is ideal for those who want to change their career to the commerce sector. Businesses and industries today are
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looking for graduates who have a broad commerce perspective; this course provides the fundamental skills which will allow
non-Commerce graduates to obtain a stand-alone qualification in preparation for a career in either small- or large-scale
business contexts, as well as facilitating entry to a more specialised professional degree offered through the Faculty’s Double
Masters programs.
Entry Requirements
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Applicants must have a Bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary institution or equivalent.
Credit Arrangements
Depending on subjects completed in the Master of Commerce students may receive a maximum of 25% credit towards a
second specialised Commerce Masters program.
Course Program
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The core program comprises four (4) subjects which should be taken in the first semester of study:
Code Subjects Session Credit Points
ACCY901 Accounting Foundations For Professionals Autumn/Spring 6
ECON910 Economics for Professionals Autumn/Spring 6
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MARK922 Marketing Management Autumn/Spring 6

MGMT901 Fundamentals of Management Autumn/Spring 6
Master of Commerce - No Specialisation
Students must complete the four (4) compulsory subjects above plus four (4) 900 level Commerce subjects (24 credit points).
Alternatively, students may complete one of the Major Studies listed below.
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Majors
School
Electronic Commerce
Finance
Organisational Innovation
Public Relations
Regional Development
Arts
Students who hold a recognised degree in business or commerce may be permitted to substitute the core subjects in the
Master of Commerce with other subjects approved by the course coordinator.
Students intending to enrol in a specialised Commerce Masters coursework program on completion of the Master of
Commerce will not be permitted to take any elective subjects in the Master of Commerce which are also contained in the
Commerce
relevant specialised Masters program without the approval of the relevant Course Coordinator.
Students who are unable to complete the Master of Commerce may exit with a Graduate Certificate in Commerce.
Other Information
Further information is available at coursefinder.uow.edu.au or email: commerce-enquiries@uow.edu.au
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Graduate Certificate in Commerce
Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Commerce
Abbreviation: GradCertCom
Duration: 6 months full-time or part-time equivalent
Education
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CRICOS Code: 055108M
Overview
This program is targeted at students who do not meet the direct entry requirements for Commerce Masters degrees. It will
Graduate School
enable them to not only gain the necessary skills and knowledge in a range of essential Commerce subjects, but also allow
of Medicine
them to gain the required entry into Commerce Masters programs.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should hold a Bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution. Those applicants with a

combination of academic or professional qualifications and at least three years’ relevant full-time equivalent work experience
may also be considered. Applicants must also meet the University’s English language requirements for this certificate.
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Applicants must also meet the University’s English Language requirements for this certificate (refer to the University’s
website at www.uow.edu.au/future/international/apply/english for details).
Course Requirements
Students will undertake 24 credit points consisting of the following subjects:
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Code Subjects Session Credit Points
ACCY901 Accounting Foundations for Professionals Autumn/Spring 6
Credit Arrangements
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On completion of the Graduate Certificate in Commerce with an overall average of 60%, students may apply to transfer into
either the Master of Commerce or the Master of Commerce-Master of Professional Accounting. Successful applicants will be
required to complete a further 24 credit points of coursework from the Master of Commerce schedule or 72 credit points of
coursework from the Master of Commerce-Master of Professional Accounting schedule.
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Students who hold a degree in business or commerce from a recognised tertiary institution and who achieve an overall
average of 60% in the Graduate Certificate in Commerce may be eligible to transfer into a specialised Commerce Masters
program other than the Master of Commerce. The number of subjects to be completed in that specialised Masters program
will be determined by the relevant Course Coordinator.
Students who do not achieve an overall average of 60% in the Graduate Certificate in Commerce may apply for admission to
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the Master of Commerce.

School
Other Information

Graduate Certificate in Research Commercialisation
Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Research Commercialisation
Arts
Abbreviation: GradCertResCom
Commerce

CRICOS Code: NA
Creative Arts
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Research Commercialisation provides Higher Degree Research (HDR) students with high
quality research commercialisation training. Each year a limited number of 6 month scholarships are available to enrolled
domestic PhD students.
Contact the Research Student Centre www.uow.edu.au/research
Education
Email research_student_centre@uow.edu.au
Telephone 02 42215452
PLEASE NOTE: This course is only available to students who are in receipt of the Scholarship.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be currently enrolled in a Research Doctorate.
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Course Program
Code Subject Session Credit Points
FIN927 Entrepreneurial Finance Autumn 6
LAW331 Intellectual Property Law Spring 6
Graduate School
Plus one of the following

of Medicine

MARK935 Marketing Strategy Spring 6
MARK956 Creating and Marketing New Products n/o 2011 6
Plus one of the following
MGMT908 Human Resources Development Autumn 6

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MGMT911 Organisational Behaviour Spring 6

MGMT915 Management of Change Spring 6
MGMT940 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Spring 6
COMM327 Business Innovation, Technology and Policy Spring 6
Informatics
Other Information
Master of Commerce - Master of Applied Finance

Master of Applied Finance (Banking/Investing)
Law
Abbreviation: MCom-MAppFin
Delivery Mode: On Campus
Science

CRICOS Code: 067071J
Sydney Business
School
Overview
This double degree program allows students to undertake complementary study in related fields and gives them the
opportunity to develop generalist business skills in commerce and expertise in applied finance.
The Master of Commerce is ideal for those who want to change their career to the commerce sector. Businesses and
industries today are looking for graduates who have a broad commerce perspective and this course provides the fundamental
skills which will allow non-Commerce graduates to obtain a qualification in preparation for a career in either small or large
Arts
scale business contexts.
The Master of Applied Finance is designed for business graduates who wish to substantially develop their advanced, applied
and comprehensive knowledge of either banking or investing at the graduate level. The core part of the program provides
students with an advanced understanding of financial decision-making in one of two areas. The banking specialisation
has a focus on bank management and lending and the investing specialisation addresses investment analysis and portfolio
Commerce
management.

Professional Recognition
Creative Arts
The Master of Applied Finance (Banking/Investing) is recognised by the Financial Services Institute of Australasia
(FINSIA).
Course Program
Subjects Session Credit Points
MASTER OF COMMERCE
Education
Year 1
Engineering
FIN921 Managerial Finance Autumn/Spring 6
Plus three (3) Commerce 900-level subjects (excluding subjects contained in the Master of Applied Finance
schedule)
MASTER OF APPLIED FINANCE (BANKING)
Graduate School
Year 2
of Medicine
LAW970 Banking and Financial Institutions Law Autumn 6
FIN924 Financial Statement Analysis for Business Autumn 6
FIN925 Banking Theory and Practice Autumn 6
FIN926 Advanced Managerial Finance Spring 6

FIN955 International Banking Spring 6
Sciences
FIN956 Bank Lending and Securities Spring 6
Plus two (2) electives from the following
FIN922 Investment Management Autumn 6
FIN923 Portfolio Management Spring 6
Informatics
FIN928 Multinational Financial Management Spring 6
FIN957 Portfolio Simulation Autumn 6
FIN987 Special Topic in Finance Autumn/Spring 6
ECON940 Statistics for Decision Making Spring 6
STAT920 Stochastic Methods in Finance Autumn 6
MASTER OF APPLIED FINANCE (INVESTING)
Law
FIN922 Investment Management Autumn 6

FIN923 Portfolio Management Spring 6
FIN924 Financial Statement Analysis for Business Autumn 6
FIN928 Multinational Financial Management Spring 6
Science
FIN957 Portfolio Simulation Autumn 6

Plus two (2) electives taken from the following
FIN925 Banking Theory and Practice Autumn 6
FIN955 International Banking Spring 6
Sydney Business
FIN956 Bank Lending and Securities Spring 6

School


LAW970 Banking and Financial Institutions Law Autumn 6
Arts
Other Information
Students intending to study the Master of Applied Finance (Investing) are advised to seek academic advice prior to enrolling
Commerce
in subjects.
Creative Arts
Master of Commerce - Master of Strategic Human Resource

Management
Master of Strategic Human Resource Management
Abbreviation: MCom-MStratHRM
Education

Engineering
CRICOS Code: 067072G
Overview
Graduate School
of Medicine
opportunity to develop generalist business skills in commerce and expertise in human resource management.

Sciences
Human resource managers are now focused on the achievement of effective learning organisations in a world of rapid local
and global change. The emphasis on these aspects, with more traditional areas of concern, will equip the successful graduate
with advanced human resource management skills for organisations in the 21st Century. The Master of Strategic Human
Resource Management presents powerful tools for analysing strategic alignment, managing employment relationships
and identifying leadership and team dynamics skills essential to orchestrate organisational change. It provides critical
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perspectives on the roles and functions of HR executives as change agents.
The HRM major is accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute. Students who have completed the Master of
Strategic Human Resource Management are eligible for membership of the Institute.

Law
Course Program
MASTER OF COMMERCE
Science
Year 1 - Semester 1
Sydney Business
Year 1 - Semester 2
School
Plus four (4) Commerce 900-level subjects (excluding subjects contained in the Master of Strategic Human
Resource Management schedule)
MASTER OF STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Year 2
Arts
MGMT910 Strategic Management Spring 6
MGMT930 Strategic Human Resource Management Autumn 6
Plus 36 credit points selected from the following schedule, subject to availability and demand
Commerce
MGMT920 Organisational Analysis Autumn 6
MGMT946 Personal Learning: The Reflective Manager n/o 2011 6
MGMT949 Performance Management Spring 6
MGMT963 Management of Occupational Health and Safety Spring 6
Creative Arts
MGMT969 Job Analysis, Recruitment and Selection Autumn 6
MGMT975 Negotiation, Advocacy and Bargaining n/o 2011 6
MGMT987 Management Special Topic Autumn/Spring 12
Education
Other Information
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Master of Commerce - Master of Strategic Management
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Commerce -
Master of Strategic Management
Abbreviation: MCom-MStratMgmt
Graduate School
of Medicine

Sciences
Overview
This double degree allows students to undertake complementary study in related fields and gives the opportunity to develop
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generalist business skills in commerce and expertise in management.
skills which allow non-Commerce graduates to obtain a qualification in preparation for a career in either small or large scale
business contexts.
The Master of Strategic Management provides an opportunity for career advancement for managers. This rigorous and
intellectually challenging program will assist in the development of key personal and technical skills.
Law

Course Program
Science

MASTER OF COMMERCE
Year 1 - Semester 1
Sydney Business

School

Year 1 - Semester 2

Plus four (4) Commerce 900-level subjects (excluding subjects contained in the Master of Strategic
Management schedule)
MASTER OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
Arts
Year 2
Commerce

MGMT941 Small Business Management Autumn 6
Creative Arts
MGMT978 Cross Cultural Management Autumn 6

MGMT983 Leading Organisations: Politics, Power and Change n/o 2011 6
Agency
Education
Other Information
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Master of Commerce - Master of Strategic Marketing

Master of Strategic Marketing
Graduate School
Abbreviation: MCom-MStratMark
of Medicine


Sciences

CRICOS Code: 067070K
Overview
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This double degree program allows students to undertake complementary study in related fields and gives an opportunity to
develop generalist business skills in commerce and expertise in marketing.
The Master of Strategic Marketing is designed to enhance graduates’ career opportunities in the marketing field. Students
Law
will have the opportunity to study in-depth a wide range of advanced topics in marketing and gain both generalist and
specialist marketing skills that are professionally-oriented.

Science
Course Program
MASTER OF COMMERCE
Year 1 - Semester 1
Sydney Business

School

Year 1 - Semester 2
Plus four (4) Commerce 900-level subjects (excluding subjects contained in the Master of Strategic Marketing
Arts
schedule)
MASTER OF STRATEGIC MARKETING
Year 2
Commerce
MARK901 Internet Applications for Marketing Spring 6
MARK917 Business to Business Marketing Autumn 6
Creative Arts
MARK920 Social Marketing Spring 6
MARK936 Consumer Behaviour Autumn 6
MARK938 Managing Services and Relationship Marketing Spring 6
MARK940 Marketing Communications Autumn 6
MARK957 International Marketing Strategy n/o 2011 6
Education
MARK970 Contemporary Issues in Marketing n/o 2011 6
MARK977 Research for Marketing Decisions n/o 2011 6
MARK989 Marketing Special Topic Autumn/Spring 12
MARK995 Tourism Marketing Spring 6
MARK997 Retail Marketing Management n/o 2011 6
Engineering
Other Information
Graduate School
of Medicine
Master of Commerce - Master of Strategic Management and

Marketing
Sciences
Master of Strategic Management and Marketing
Abbreviation: MCom-MStratMgmtMark
Informatics
CRICOS Code: 067075E
Law
Overview
opportunity to develop generalist business skills in commerce and expertise in both management and marketing.
Science
skills which allow non-Commerce graduates to obtain a qualification in preparation for a career in either small or large scale
business contexts.
The Master of Strategic Management and Marketing is a cross-discipline degree designed to give students professional
Sydney Business
knowledge in both areas.

School


Course Program
Arts
MASTER OF COMMERCE
Year 1 - Semester 1
Commerce

Year 1 - Semester 2
Plus four (4) Commerce 900-level subjects (excluding subjects contained in the Master of Strategic
Management and Marketing schedule)
MASTER OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING
Creative Arts
Year 2
Education

Plus three (3) subjects selected from the following schedule, subject to availability and demand
Engineering

MARK957 International Marketing Strategy n/o 2011 6
Graduate School
MARK977 Research for Marketing Decisions n/o 2011 6

of Medicine


Sciences
MGMT941 Small Business Management Autumn 6

MGMT963 Management of Occupational Health and Safety Spring 6
Informatics

MGMT983 Leading Organisations: Politics, Power and Change n/o 2011 6
Agency
Law
Other Information
Science
Sydney Business
School
Graduate Certificate in Forensic Accounting
Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Forensic Accounting
Arts
Abbreviation: GCertForAccy
Duration: 6 months full-time*
Commerce
Delivery Mode: Flexible (Compulsory 2-3 full days intensive program per subject)
Starting Session(s): Autumn
CRICOS Code: TBA
Creative Arts
* Please contact the Faculty regarding part-time option
Overview
Given the spate of corporate failures throughout the world in recent times as well as the global financial crisis, there is a
growing public awareness of the need for accounting and finance professionals, regulators and law enforcement officers
to acquire the necessary skills to either prevent such disasters or adequately identify the causes so that the risk of future
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failures can be minimised. Traditional business-related education focused on management styles and techniques, financial
management, and how internal and external transactions were recorded and interpreted. It is now necessary to analyse the
underlying characteristics of an entity’s activities, and identify indicators of poor performance or dysfunctional behaviour at
all levels of the organisation. Furthermore, in an increasingly litigious society, there is a concomitant increase in the need
for practitioners who are well versed in the application of asset or loss valuation methods.
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Applicants must have an undergraduate degree with a major in accountancy from a recognised tertiary institution with an
average mark of at least 60%. Applicants with a combination of other university qualifications plus relevant professional
experience may also be considered.
Credit Arrangements
Graduate School
Credit will be available for ACCY950 for applicants who have completed the CPA Australia or ICAA Program.
of Medicine
Course Program
ACCY950 Introductory Forensic Accounting Autumn 6

ACCY951 Forensic and Litigation Framework Autumn 6
ACCY952 Fraud and Failure Autumn 6
Sciences
ACCY953 Investigative Processes Autumn 6
Other information
Further information is available at coursefinder.uow.edu.au or email: accfin@uow.edu.au
Informatics
Law
Science
Sydney Business
School

Master of Accountancy - Research
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Accountancy - Research
Arts
Abbreviation: MAccy-Res
Commerce

CRICOS Code: 042547F
Creative Arts
Overview
The Master of Accountancy - Research degree comprises 24 credit points of coursework and a 48 credit point thesis. In the
coursework component, students develop their capacity to conduct rigorous independent research, as well as undertaking
advanced coursework that integrates conceptual and practical issues within the Accounting discipline. In the thesis
component, students complete substantial and extended research into an applied or theoretical issue in accounting. The
topic is selected in line with the student’s research interests and is subject to approval by the Associate Head of School
Education
(Accounting). The thesis is completed under the supervision of individual members of staff and culminates in the
production of a substantial written thesis.

This degree is primarily a research degree for those who have completed a Bachelors Honours at a standard of Class II,
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Division 2 or higher in accountancy, economics, finance or management. Applicants who have completed a coursework
Masters degree at an appropriate standard may be admitted to the program.
Credit Transfer
Credit of up to 24 credit points may be awarded for the coursework component of this degree to students who have completed
research related subjects at an appropriate standard as assessed by the Associate Head of School (Accounting). A candidate
Graduate School
of Medicine
may not undertake subjects for this degree that are similar in content to subjects included in their Honours or Masters course.
Course Program
ACCY903 Theoretical Foundations of Accounting Autumn/Spring 6
ACCY907 Empirical Research Methods Autumn 6

Sciences
COMM980 Commerce Research Proposal Autumn/Spring 6
Elective Subject
6 credit points from the 900- level subjects offered by the School of Accounting and Finance, provided the elective is
appropriate to the course of research the student intends to pursue.
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Subject selection is to be approved by the Associate Head of School (Accounting). Other coursework subjects may be
substituted with the permission of the Associate Head of School (Accounting).
Thesis
THES924 Thesis full-time Autumn/Spring 24 per session
OR
Law
THES912 Thesis part-time Autumn/Spring 12 per session
Other information
Science
Sydney Business
School
Master of Accountancy
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Accountancy
Arts
Abbreviation: MAccy
Duration: 1 year or part-time equivalent
Commerce
Creative Arts
Overview
The Master of Accountancy builds on the accounting knowledge and skills acquired at the undergraduate level. It develops
in-depth understanding and capacities to critique the research and practice of accounting.

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree with a major in Accountancy from a recognised tertiary institution, with an
Education
Course Program
Students will undertake 48 credit points consisting of any eight subjects from the following list:
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ACCY904 Financial Accounting Autumn 6
ACCY905 International Accounting Spring 6
Graduate School
of Medicine
ACCY913 Management Accounting Autumn 6
ACCY914 Management Planning and Control Systems Autumn 6
ACCY936 Management and Information Systems Autumn/Spring 6
ACCY968 Insolvencies Spring 6
ACCY974 Accounting Regulation Spring 6

Sciences
With permission of the Associate Head of School (Accounting), it is possible for students to substitute subjects listed above
with ACCY985 Special Topic in Accounting A or ACCY986 Special Topic in Accounting B.
Other information
Informatics
Master of Commerce - Master of Professional Accounting
Master of Professional Accounting
Abbreviation: MCom-MProfAccy
Law

Science
Overview
The Master of Commerce complements the Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) by providing the occupational
Sydney Business
practice outcomes of the MPA, as a response to industry demand for graduates with these skills.
School

The course not only provides students with fundamental commercial skills but also addresses the cultural and
communication issues that may assist international students to implement accounting knowledge. It gives students the skill
to access the Australian workforce either for work experience or employment. It explores the diversity of practices and
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expectations with respect to recruitment and the employment relationship internationally, which requires a focus on cultural
issues to ensure the students’ success.

Commerce
Course Requirements
The course is designed to be taken over four semesters on a full-time basis or a part-time equivalent basis. The program
consists of fifteen subjects totalling 96 credit points.
Course Program
Creative Arts

ACCY902 Applied Financial Accounting Spring 6
ACCY918 Applied Management Accounting Spring 6
Education

ACCY962 Professional Practice - Auditing & Risk Assurance Autumn 6
ACCY963 Professional Practice - Taxation Autumn 6
COMM900 Intercultural Professional Practice (Commerce) Annual 12
Engineering
FIN 921 Managerial Finance Autumn/Spring 6

LAW 960 Legal Studies for Professionals Spring 6
LAW9302 Law of Business Organisations Autumn 6
Graduate School

of Medicine
The Master of Professional Accounting is accredited by CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountant Australia
(ICAA).
Students please note:

Sciences
You are advised that if you intend to apply for membership with either institution, you must also meet any additional
membership requirements the institutions may have, which includes recognition of your previous qualifications.
Other information
Informatics
Master of Professional Accounting

Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Professional Accounting
Abbreviation: MProfAccy
Law

Science
Overview
The program is designed to build on the learning experience of the students and to extend that experience to an appreciation
Sydney Business
and understanding of matters relating to the practice of accounting. Students will have an appreciation of the theoretical
issues under-pinning the practice of accounting, as well as the legal and practical issues surrounding that practice.
School
Arts
Course Requirements
The course is designed to be taken over three semesters on a full-time basis or a part-time equivalent basis. The program
consists of twelve subjects totalling 72 credit points.
Course Program
Commerce
ACCY902 Applied Financial Accounting Spring 6
ACCY918 Applied Management Accounting Spring 6
Creative Arts
ACCY962 Professional Practice - Auditing & Risk Assurance Autumn 6
ACCY963 Professional Practice - Taxation Autumn 6
Education
FIN 921 Managerial Finance Autumn/Spring 6
LAW 960 Legal Studies for Professionals Spring 6
LAW9302 Law of Business Organisations Autumn 6
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Recognised by CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountant Australia (ICAA).
Students please note:
The MPA is accredited by CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia (ICAA). You are
advised that if you intend to apply for membership with either institution, you must also meet any additional membership
requirements the institutions may have, which includes recognition of your previous qualifications.
Graduate School
of Medicine
Student Income Support
In 2007, the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) announced that it has made
provisions to extend student income support (Austudy and Youth Allowance) to students undertaking professionally oriented
masters programmes.

The Master of Professional Accounting has been approved by DEEWR as an eligible Masters programme for Student Income
Support.
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Students who have queries about their income support eligibility should contact Centrelink on 13 2490 for further
information.
Other information
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Master of Forensic Accounting
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Forensic Accounting
Abbreviation: MForAccy
Law

Delivery Mode: On campus (Modular - compulsory 2-3 full days intensive program per subject)
Science

Overview
Sydney Business
The Master of Forensic Accounting emphasises a forensic rather than a control-based or risk management approach to the
analysis of corporate governance and the possibility of fraud.
School

Students will be given a broad-based introduction to the nature and purpose of forensic accounting. The scope and content
of all subjects extend well beyond a ‘legal’ focus and provide an opportunity to study and acquire skills in investigative
techniques and the collection of data as well as the skills necessary to not only identify poor management but also unethical
Arts
and fraudulent activities.

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree with a major in accountancy from a recognised tertiary institution with an
Commerce
Credit Transfer
Credit will be available for ACCY950 for applicants who have completed the CPA Australia or ICAA Program.
Course Program
Creative Arts

ACCY950 Introductory Forensic Accounting ** Autumn 6
ACCY951 Forensic and Litigation Framework ** Autumn 6
ACCY952 Fraud and Failure ** Autumn 6
ACCY953 Investigative Processes ** Autumn 6
Education
ACCY954 Advanced Investigative Techniques Spring 6

ACCY957 Independent Accounting Expert Reports Spring 6
ACCY958 Evidence & the Forensic Accountant Spring 6
ACCY959 Compliance, Assurance and Governance Spring 6
* Exit option of Graduate Certificate of Forensic Accounting after the completion of these subjects.
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Other information
Master of Finance - Research

Graduate School
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Finance -Research

of Medicine
Abbreviation: MFin-Res

Sciences

Informatics
Overview
This program comprises a coursework and research component. In the coursework component, students develop their
capacity to conduct rigorous independent research, as well as undertaking advanced coursework that integrates conceptual
and practical issues within the finance discipline. In the research component, students complete substantial and extended
research into an applied or theoretical issue in finance. The topic is selected in line with the student’s research interests
and is subject to approval by the Associate Head of School (Finance). The thesis is completed under the supervision of
individual members of staff and culminates in the production of a substantial written thesis.
Law

Bachelor’s honours at a standard of Class II, Division 2 or higher in accountancy, economics, finance or management.
Candidates who have completed a coursework master’s degree at an appropriate standard may also be admitted.
Credit Transfer
Science
Credit of up to 24 credit points may be awarded for the coursework component of this degree to students who have completed
research-related subjects at an appropriate standard as assessed by the Associate Head of School (Finance). A candidate may
not undertake subjects for this degree that are similar in content to subjects included in their Honours or Masters course.
Sydney Business
Course Program
School
Core Subjects Session Credit Points

Elective Subject
Arts
6 credit point from the 900-level subjects offered by the School of Accounting and Finance, provided the elective is
appropriate to the course of research the student intends to pursue.
Subject selection is to be approved by the Associate Head of School (Finance). Other coursework subjects may be substituted
with the permission of the Associate Head of School (Finance).
Commerce
Thesis
THES924 Thesis full-time Autumn/Spring 24 per session
OR
Creative Arts
THES912 Thesis part-time Autumn/Spring 12 per session
Other information
Master of Applied Finance
Education
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Applied Finance
(Majors)
Abbreviation: MAppFin
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Graduate School
of Medicine
Overview
This program is designed for business graduates who wish to substantially develop their advanced, applied and comprehensive

knowledge of either banking or investing at the graduate level. The core part of the program provides students with an
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advanced understanding of financial decision-making in one of the two areas. The banking specialisation has a focus on
bank management and lending and the investing specialisation addresses investment analysis and portfolio management,
both addressing the financial decisions made by corporate managers. In the elective part of the program students can
enhance their understanding of finance through the study of corporate finance, banking and lending, investment analysis
and portfolio management, international finance, risk management, entrepreneurial finance and statistical methods in
finance.
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Applicants must have an undergraduate degree with a major in finance from a recognised tertiary institution with an average
of at least 60%. Applicants with a combination of other university qualifications plus relevant professional experience may
also be considered.
Course Requirements
Law
Students are required to undertake the 36 credit points in the Banking or Investing specialist stream and 12 credit points in
electives.
Course Program
Master of Applied Finance (Banking)
Science

FIN 924 Financial Statement Analysis For Business Autumn 6
FIN 925 Banking Theory and Practice Autumn 6
FIN 926 Advanced Managerial Finance Spring 6
Sydney Business
FIN 955 International Banking Spring 6

School
FIN 956 Bank Lending and Securities Spring 6

LAW 970 Banking and Financial Institutions Law Autumn 6
Plus 2 Electives from:

FIN 922 Investment Management Autumn 6
FIN 923 Portfolio Management Spring 6
Arts
FIN 927 Entrepreneurial Finance Autumn 6

FIN 928 Multinational Financial Management Spring 6
FIN 957 Portfolio Simulation Autumn 6
Commerce
Master of Applied Finance (Investing)

Creative Arts

FIN 924 Financial Statement Analysis For Business Autumn 6
FIN 926 Advanced Managerial Finance Spring 6
FIN 928 Multinational Financial Management Spring 6
FIN 957 Portfolio Simulation Autumn 6
Plus 2 Electives from:
Education

FIN 925 Banking Theory and Practice Autumn 6
FIN 927 Entrepreneurial Finance Autumn 6
FIN 955 International Banking Spring 6
FIN 956 Bank Lending and Securities Spring 6
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LAW 970 Banking and Financial Institutions Law Autumn 6
Graduate School
of Medicine
Recognised by the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA).

masters programmes.
Sciences
The Master of Applied Finance has been approved by DEEWR as an eligible Masters programme for Student Income
Support.
information.
Other information
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Master of Economics - Research

Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Economics - Research
Abbreviation: MEcon-Res
Law

Delivery Mode: On campus (Flexible)
Science

Overview
Sydney Business
This course aims to provide graduate students, who have completed an Economics major in an undergraduate degree, with
School
the opportunity for advanced study in Economics including a major research thesis.
Entry level will normally be by an Honours Bachelor of Commerce or Arts degree or equivalent at a standard of Class II,
Division 2 or higher in Economics. Students who hold a Pass Masters degree in Economics or equivalent will be admitted,
Arts
although additional coursework may be required at the discretion of the Associate Head of School.
Credit Transfer
Students who hold an Honours Class II, Division 1 or higher in Economics may be awarded up to 24 credit points for the
Commerce
coursework component of the program. See General Course Rules.
Course Requirements
Students normally undertake a 72 credit point program consisting of 24 credit points of coursework plus 48 credit points of
research thesis.
Course Program
Creative Arts
ECON996 Advanced Macroeconomic Theory Autumn 6
ECON997 Advanced Microeconomic Theory Autumn 6
THES924 Thesis (full-time) OR Annual 48
Education
THES912 Thesis (part-time) Annual 48
Plus one of the
following
ECON921 Econometric Models Not on offer 2011 6
Or
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ECON939 Quantitative Economic Analysis Autumn 6
Other information
Further information is available at coursefinder.uow.edu.au or email: econ_enquiries@uow.edu.au
Graduate School
Master of Management - Research
of Medicine
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Management -Research
Abbreviation: MMgmt-Res

Sciences
Delivery Mode: On campus (Flexible)
Informatics
Overview
The Master of Management - Research provides graduates with the opportunity for further study of advanced topics in
management.

Law
Applicants must have completed the requirements for the award of Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) or equivalent at a
standard of Class II, Division 2 or higher, or an equivalent degree. Candidates who have completed a Masters degree may be
admitted to the program. Candidates may be awarded credit of up to 24 credit points for the coursework component of this
degree on the basis of previous research-related subjects. For further information on credit transfer please go to Section 5 of
the General Course Rules www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058680.html
Science
Candidates who hold a Bachelor of Commerce degree at credit level or above may be admitted to the program after an
appropriate program of preliminary study prescribed by the Head of School.
Course Program
Sydney Business

School
Plus three 6-credit point subjects as approved by the Course Coordinator

Plus
THES924 Thesis full-time Autumn/Spring 48

THES912 Thesis part-time Autumn/Spring 24
Other information
Arts
Further information is available at coursefinder.uow.edu.au or email: smm-enquiries@uow.edu.au;

Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Strategic Management and Marketing
Commerce
Abbreviation: MStratMgmtMark
Creative Arts

Location: Wollongong and other locations (subject to demand)
Overview
Education
This is a cross-discipline degree designed to give students the professional knowledge in both areas.

Applicants will be eligible for this degree if they have completed a Commerce or Business undergraduate degree, or
equivalent, with an average mark of 60% or above, from a recognised tertiary institution. Applicants with an average
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between 50 and 59% may be considered with two years relevant work experience.
The English language entry criteria will be as indicated on the UOW website.
Course Requirements
Students will undertake eight (8) subjects (48 credit points) and are required to formalise an intended program with the
Graduate School
Postgraduate Coordinator.
of Medicine
Course Program
There are six (6) core subjects as follows:

Sciences

Informatics
Two (2) subjects can be selected from:

Law

MARK957 International Marketing Strategy Autumn 6
MARK977 Research for Marketing Decisions Spring 6
Science

Sydney Business

School
MGMT941 Small Business Management 1 Autumn 6

MGMT963 Management of Occupational Health & Safety Spring 6
MGMT969 Job Analysis, Recruitment & Selection Autumn 6
MGMT975 Negotiation, Advocacy and Bargaining n/o 2011
Arts
6
MGMT983 Leading Organisations: Politics, Power & Change n/o 2011 6
Other information
Commerce
Further information is available at coursefinder.uow.edu.au or email: smm-enquiries@uow.edu.au
Master of Strategic Management

Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Strategic Management
Abbreviation: MStratMgmt
Creative Arts
Location: Wollongong and other locations (subject to demand and approval)
Education
Overview
Engineering
The Master of Strategic Management provides an opportunity for career advancement for managers. This rigorous and
intellectually challenging program will assist in the development of key personal and technical skills.

Applicants must have a Bachelor degree in commerce, business or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution with
an average of at least 60%. Applicants with a combination of other university qualifications plus relevant professional
Graduate School
of Medicine
Course Requirements

Sciences
Course Program
There are three (3) core subjects as follows:
Informatics
Five (5) subjects can be selected from:

Law

MGMT983 Leading Organisations: Politics, Power & Change n/o in 2011 6
Science
Other information
Sydney Business
School

Master of Strategic Human Resource Management
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Strategic Human Resource Management
Arts
Abbreviation: MStratHRM
Commerce

Creative Arts
Overview
Human resource managers are now focused on the achievement of effective learning organisations in a world of rapid local
and global change. The emphasis on these aspects, with more traditional areas of concern, will equip the successful graduate
with advanced human resource management skills for organisations in the 21st Century.
This program presents powerful tools for analysing strategic alignment, managing employment relationships and identifying
Education
leadership and team dynamics skills essential to orchestrate organisational change. It provides critical perspectives on the
roles and functions of HR executives as change agents.

Applicants must have a Bachelor degree in commerce, business or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution with an
Engineering

The HRM major is accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute. Students are eligible for membership of the
Graduate School
Institute.
of Medicine
Course Requirements
Course Program
Sciences
There are three (3) core subjects as follows:

Informatics
Five (5) subjects to be selected from:

MGMT908 Human Resource Development Autumn 6
Law

MGMT946 Personal Learning: the Reflective Manager n/o 2011 6
Science

Other information
Sydney Business

School
Master of Marketing - Research
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Marketing - Research
Arts
Abbreviation: MMark-Res
Commerce
Creative Arts
Overview
The Master of Marketing - Research provides graduates with the opportunity to undertake further in-depth study in
marketing, in preparation for a professional career as a marketing expert.

This program is primarily a research program for those who have completed an Honours Bachelor degree in the Faculty
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of Commerce at a standard of Class II, Division 2 or higher, or an equivalent degree. Candidates who have completed a
Masters program may be admitted. Honours and Masters Candidates may be awarded a credit of up to 24 credit points for the
coursework component of the program on the basis of previous research-related subjects. For further information on credit
transfer please go to Section 5 of the General Course Rules www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058680.html
Candidates who hold a Bachelor of Commerce degree at credit level or above may be admitted to the program after an
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appropriate program of preliminary study prescribed by the Head of School.
Course Requirements
The Master of Marketing - Research is a 72 credit point program, comprising 24 credit points of coursework and a 48 credit
point thesis. Candidates will be expected to undertake the following subjects.
Graduate School
of Medicine
Course Program
PLUS three 900-level - 6 credit point subjects as approved by the Course Coordinator

PLUS
THES924 Thesis full-time Autumn/Spring 48
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THES912 Thesis part-time Autumn/Spring 48
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Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Strategic Management and Marketing
Abbreviation: MStratMgmtMark
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Location: Wollongong and other locations (subject to demand)
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Overview
This is a cross-discipline degree designed to give students the professional knowledge in both areas.
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Applicants will be eligible for this degree if they have completed a Commerce or Business undergraduate degree, or
equivalent, with an average mark of 60% or above, from a recognised tertiary institution. Applicants with an average
between 50 and 59% may be considered with two years relevant work experience.

Course Requirements
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Course Program
There are six (6) core subjects as follows:
Commerce

Creative Arts

Two (2) subjects can be selected from:

Education

Engineering

Graduate School
of Medicine


Sciences

MGMT969 Job Analysis, Recruitment & Selection Autumn 6
MGMT983 Leading Organisations: Politics, Power & Change n/o 2011 6
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Master of Strategic Marketing
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Strategic Marketing
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Abbreviation: MStratMark
Commerce
Creative Arts
Overview
The program is designed to enhance graduates’ career opportunities in the marketing field. Students will have the
opportunity to study in-depth a wide range of advanced topics in marketing and gain both generalist and specialist marketing
skills that are professionally-oriented.
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Applicants must have a bachelor degree in Commerce, Business or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution with an
Course Requirements
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Students are required to formalise an intended program with the Postgraduate Coordinator. Programs are tailored for
individual students, based on their previous study and areas of interest. Subjects will generally be selected from the following
list. Subject availability may vary each session and year, depending on demand.
Course Program
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Candidates are to take three (3) compulsory subjects as follows:
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Candidates to select five (5) subjects from the following schedule, subject to availability and demand:
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Informatics
Law

MARK997 Retail Marketing Management n/o 2011 6
MARK989 Marketing Special Topic Autumn/Spring 12
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Subject DescriptionS Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
ACCY901 Accounting Foundations
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Subject Description: This subject examines differences

For Professionals in accounting thought and standards between countries.
Autumn Wollongong On Campus Topics include influence of national outlook and policies
and of economic infrastructure on accounting practice,
uniform systems of accounting, corporate growth and its
Credit Points: 6
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impact on accounting and auditing, comparative study of

Pre-requisites: None auditing and reporting standards, and international aspects
of public accounting practice. The subject also covers multi-
Co-requisites: None
national corporation and the effect of changing price levels
Exclusions: ACCY101, ACCY190 or ACCY100 and on accounting for international operations.
ACCY102
Creative Arts
Subject Description: This subject is an introduction to the ACCY907 Empirical Research Methods
principles of both financial and management accounting. Autumn Wollongong On Campus
Students will gain an understanding of the preparation, Credit Points: 6
interpretation and utilisation of the major types of reports
and the analyses prepared by accountants for management Pre-requisites: None
decision making. Co-requisites: None
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Subject Description: The subject provides an overview

ACCY902 Applied Financial Accounting of the ways accounting and finance researchers identify,
Spring Wollongong On Campus formulate and investigate empirical questions in accounting
Credit Points: 6 and finance. Subjects include the criteria adopted to select
research projects, issues of experimental design, validity
Pre-requisites: ACCY901
threats, measurement problems and statistical analysis.
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Co-requisites: None Selected published accounting and finance research will be

Exclusions: ACCY908 used to illustrate established methods of empirical research.
Subject Description: This subject examines the practical
aspects of financial accounting including issues in external ACCY913 Management Accounting
reporting, accounting for groups of companies and the Autumn Wollongong On Campus
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taxation of companies. It also includes an analysis of Credit Points: 6

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reporting theory as it relates to legal and economic factors Pre-requisites: None

and professional ethics.
Co-requisites: None
ACCY903 Theoretical Foundations Subject Description: This subject deals with the conceptual
of Accounting basis of management accounting and information systems

Autumn Wollongong On Campus including an examination of traditional and alternative
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theories and approaches shaping organisational and

Spring Wollongong On Campus behavioural aspects of management accounting. Topics
Credit Points: 6 covered include the contingency approach, the agency
Pre-requisites: ACCY901 approach, control system theories, activity based accounting
and critical accounting approaches.
Co-requisites: None
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Subject Description: This subject critically analyses the ACCY914 Management Planning
nature of theory, research and theory formation. It includes and Control Systems
a study of the methods used in theory formation and
attempts to formulate theories of accounting.
Credit Points: 6
ACCY904 Financial Accounting Pre-requisites: None
Law
Co-requisites: None
Credit Points: 6 Subject Description: This subject presents an in-depth
Pre-requisites: None analysis of selected aspects of the design and evaluation of
Co-requisites: None management accounting, planning and control systems in
both the profit and not-for-profit sectors.
Subject Description: This subject covers an in-depth study
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of the basis of external financial reporting, including asset ACCY918 Applied Management Accounting
valuation and periodic profit measurement. The subject also
includes a study of the elements of financial accounting and
their communication in accounting reports. Credit Points: 6
Pre-requisites: ACCY901
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ACCY905 International Accounting Co-requisites: None

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Credit Points: 6
Subject Description: ACCY918 examines traditional and Pre-requisites: None
innovative techniques used by management accountants Co-requisites: None
to accumulate, analyse and use accounting and other
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quantitative information to aid management in planning, Subject Description: This subject will address the role of
control and decision-making within business organisations. law in dealing with cases of fraud or misconduct, and the
A primary concern is the ability of, and need for, legal framework within which the forensic accounting
management accounting to adapt to the rapidly changing process, from preliminary stages, to investigation and
global business environment to ensure that management ultimately to prosecution or litigation. In particular, the
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has the decision tools to be effective. subject will address the legal framework (at the state,
national and international level) within which allegations
ACCY936 Management and of fraud are addressed; the concept of the corporation and
the scope for abuse; the duties, roles and responsibilities
Information Systems of the key players in corporations and in the investigation
Autumn Wollongong On Campus of corporate misconduct; and the legal obligations of
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Spring Wollongong On Campus professionals such as auditors, and the implications of these
Credit Points: 6 for the forensic accountant.
Pre-requisites: None ACCY952 Fraud and Failure
Co-requisites: None Autumn Wollongong Modular
Subject Description: This subject deals with the effective Credit Points: 6
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use and control of information systems, particularly
computer-based information systems, and the likely impact
of developments in this area on management functions and Co-requisites: None
how managers carry out those functions. Subject Description: The focus of this subject is on the
application of theories of criminology to past corporate
ACCY944 Issues in Auditing and regulatory failures. The purpose is to use the past to
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Not on offer in 2011 identify the drivers of fraud, other forms of management
Credit Points: 6 and employee abuse, financial statement manipulation
and corruption. The subject also examines other forms
Pre-requisites: None of fraud and abuse including ponzi and pyramid schemes,
Co-requisites: None identity theft and credit card fraud, money laundering and
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Subject Description: This subject provides an in-depth tax evasion and the factors that have contributed to the
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examination of contemporary topics in auditing with commission of such activities. These drivers are in turn used
emphasis on controversial and theoretical issues, including to help develop strategies for the detection, investigation
social and ethical issues, the role of quantitative techniques and prevention of misconduct by individual members of
in the audit function, continuous auditing concept, society and at all levels of corporate, government and not-
uncertainty reporting, audit performance evaluation, for-profit entities. This material will be used to develop

extension of the attest function and public sector auditing. the skills necessary to identify and analyse suspicious or
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irregular activities, development of a fraud hypothesis and
ACCY950 Introductory Forensic Accounting planning of an investigation to prove or refute allegations
or suspicions of misconduct. The subject matter will take
Autumn Wollongong Modular
a global approach and include an analysis of corporate
Credit Points: 6 governance and best practice issues.
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Co-requisites: None ACCY953 Investigative Processes
Subject Description: This subject provides a broad
based overview of investigative audits within a corporate Credit Points: 6
governance and accountability framework and is designed Pre-requisites: None
for progression to more specific topics. Subject content Co-requisites: None
will deal with Australia’s corporate regulatory framework
Subject Description: This subject is based on the first
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including relevant legislation and accounting and

audit standards. Students will also be introduced to the two phases of the Initiation, Planning, Execution and
accounting and audit compliance framework, the nature Close model (IPEC). It facilitates a consolidation of
and purpose of financial reports and financial statement student knowledge of behaviour, regulatory, audit,
analysis and interpretation. An integral part of the subject governance, banking governance, accountability and
will be the audit risk model including the efficiency and assurance by applying these concepts to the IPEC model
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effectiveness of internal controls, corporate governance phases, initiation and planning, for forensic accounting
issues such as corporate culture (setting the tone at the top investigations. Students are introduced to a range of
and internal environment) and the environment in which investigative processes to guide an investigation prompted
an entity operates and the relevance of these matters in the by the identification of specific red flags. Students will
planning and execution of an investigative audit. learn how to develop a fraud hypothesis based on identified
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red flags and plan an appropriate investigation to test the

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ACCY951 Forensic and Litigation Framework hypothesis.

Credit Points: 6

ACCY954 Advanced Investigative Techniques admissibility of evidence and specific issues of expert
Spring Wollongong Modular evidence will be considered. Communication issues will be
an underlying theme throughout, specifically accountant -
Credit Points: 6
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lawyer communication.
Co-requisites: None ACCY959 Compliance, Assurance
Subject Description: This subject builds on the initiation, and Governance
planning, execution and close (IPEC) model introduced in Spring Wollongong Modular
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ACCY 953 Investigative Processes. It follows on to the IPEC Credit Points: 6

model phases of execution and close. The execution phase Pre-requisites: None
deals with the selection and application of investigative
techniques appropriate to the facts of a particular case. Co-requisites: None
The close phase revolves around appropriate reporting Subject Description: This subject draws together the
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and consideration of preventative and improvement varied aspects of forensic accounting within a compliance,
strategies. Case studies and practical examples will be used assurance and governance framework. Students will learn
to demonstrate the application of the IPEC model to a to apply this framework to develop, assess and quality assure
structured forensic accounting investigation that will serve governance and social responsibility mechanisms, internal
as the basis for an independent expert report. controls, internal communication and reporting processes
and other safeguards used by entities to ensure compliance
ACCY957 Independent Accounting with applicable legislation, regulations, policies and best
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Expert Reports practice principles. Specific compliance issues addressed

Spring Wollongong Modular will include risk assessment, international anti-money
laundering and tax evasion principles and practices, and
Credit Points: 6 fraud prevention and deterrence systems.
ACCY961 Professional Practice - Accounting
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Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: This subject draws on professional
guidelines, judicial reviews and documented experiences Credit Points: 6
and outcomes of the preparation and defence of Pre-requisites: ACCY901
independent expert reports in a wide range of litigation
Co-requisites: None
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and dispute resolution matters. The subject material will

of Medicine
deal specifically with acceptance of engagement as an Subject Description: This subject is concerned with
independent expert especially issues of appropriateness statements of Accounting Standards, statements of
of expertise, training and independence, professional Accounting Practice and the impact of corporation law on
guidelines dealing with conducting an investigation, the practice of accountancy.
documentation of the investigation and the product of
the investigation in the form of the independent expert ACCY962 Professional Practice -
Auditing & Risk Assurance
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report. Attention will also be given to the experiences of

practitioners in the defence of expert reports in a court Autumn Wollongong On Campus
of law or similar forum. Common mistakes and pitfalls
Credit Points: 6
of acceptance of an independent expert engagement,
investigation and preparation of an expert report and Pre-requisites: ACCY901
appearance as an expert witness will also be addressed. Co-requisites: None
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Materials will specifically draw on judicial and similar

Subject Description: This subject provides an examination
reviews of the appropriate role, duties and obligations of the
of auditing and its integral role in the contemporary
independent expert.
practice of accounting together with the legal environment
which impacts upon it.
ACCY958 Evidence and the
Forensic Accountant ACCY963 Professional Practice - Taxation
Spring Wollongong Modular
Law

Pre-requisites: None Pre-requisites: ACCY901
Subject Description: This subject will focus on the law Subject Description: This subject provides a detailed
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of evidence as it applies to the forensic accountant and examination of the relevant legislation relating to taxation
investigator, from the inception of an investigation through in Australia, including Income Tax, Fringe Benefits Tax,
to presentation of evidence in court, including expert and the Goods and Services Tax. The practical applications
evidence. Students will explore the implications of law of this legislation are discussed and demonstrated, with
for the identification of sources of evidence, collection of examples and set problems.
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evidence and presentation of evidence in a manner most

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suitable for the purposes of their investigation and/or role ACCY968 Insolvencies
in the litigation of a relevant matter. Adducing evidence, Spring Wollongong On Campus
Credit Points: 6
Pre-requisites: None ACCY994 Research Essay 2
Co-requisites: None Not on offer in 2011
Credit Points: 12
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Subject Description: This subject deals with accounting
and legal aspects of corporate and non-corporate Pre-requisites: None
insolvencies including liquidations & receivership, and the
Co-requisites: None
use of insolvency procedures as a management strategy.
Subject Description: This subject is an individual program
ACCY974 Accounting Regulation determined in consultation with the Associate Head of
Commerce
Spring Wollongong On Campus School.
Credit Points: 6 ACCY995 Research Project
Creative Arts
Subject Description: This subject presents an in-depth Pre-requisites: None
study of the regulation of accounting practice, external
Co-requisites: None
financial reporting and the accounting profession. This
may include an examination of theories of regulation and Subject Description: This subject is an individual program
the public interest, participants in the regulatory process, determined in consultation with the Associate Head of
the consequences of regulation, the internationalisation School.
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of accounting regulation, and an historical overview of
accounting regulation. COMM900 Intercultural Professional
Practice (Commerce)
ACCY985 Special Topic in Accounting-A Annual Wollongong On Campus
Autumn Wollongong On Campus Credit Points: 12
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Pre-requisites: None Subject Description: The objective of Intercultural
Co-requisites: None Professional Practice is to equip graduates with the
Subject Description: This subject is a special topic to be skills and knowledge to understand and implement the
Graduate School
expectations of the Australian workplace both in the
of Medicine
selected from any area of financial accounting, management
accounting, business finance, information systems or workplace, recruitment process and regulatory requirements.
government accounting. The selection would be made by To achieve this the focus will be on developing: (1)inter
the Associate Head of School, taking into account the cultural communication skills with emphasis on team work;
expertise of academic staff, including visiting staff, and the (2)enhancing knowledge of Australian culture as it operates

interest of students. within the workplace; (3)developing communication skills
required for the job search process and the workplace and
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ACCY986 Special Topic in Accounting-B (4)developing skills and knowledge of the job search process
Autumn Wollongong On Campus in the Australian context.
Spring Wollongong On Campus COMM980 Commerce Research Proposal

Credit Points: 6 Autumn Wollongong On Campus
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Pre-requisites: None Spring Wollongong On Campus
Subject Description: This subject is a special topic to be Pre-requisites: None
selected from any area of financial accounting, management
Co-requisites: None
accounting, business finance, information systems or
government accounting. The selection would be made by Subject Description: This subject is designed to support the
the Associate Head of School, taking into account the process of developing a Research Proposal for a Commerce-
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expertise of academic staff, including visiting staff, and the based Higher Degree Research project. It provides an
interest of students. introduction to discipline-independent research skills
needed by every higher degree research student to form an
ACCY993 Research Essay 1 effective Commerce research proposal, including but not
Not on offer in 2011 limited to: an overview of different research paradigms;
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critical elements of the research process; theoretical,

Credit Points: 12 methodological, and substantive aspects of research;
Pre-requisites: None literature searching, review and critique; bibliographical
Co-requisites: None organisation; methods for analysing, critiquing, and
formulating arguments, as well as writing and structuring
Subject Description: This subject is an individual program
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dissertations. In a series of workshops, students will learn

determined in consultation with the Associate Head of approaches to critiquing academic literature and top
School
School. peer-review other proposals. Students will be streamed

into School specific groups (Management and Marketing,

Accounting and Finance, Economics) in order to develop development, economic democracy and shared growth;
their own Research Proposals, and will learn the value of international economic institutions (IBRD,IMF,WTO)
communicating research results by presenting these for and the national economies. Examples will be cited from
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lecturer and student review. developing and developed countries.
ECON901 Monetary Economics ECON906 History of Economic Thought

Not on offer in 2011 Not on offer in 2011
Commerce

Exclusions: Not to count with ECON301 Exclusions: Not to count with ECON316
Subject Description: This subject focuses on the monetary Subject Description: This subject is designed to introduce
Creative Arts
aspects of the macro-economy. It comprises two parts. The students to the main developments in economic theory
first focuses on a comparison of the monetary transmission from the 17th to 20th centuries. Internal changes in
mechanism and policy implications arising from the theories, relationships between successive theories and
Classical, Keynesian, Monetarist and New Classical external influences on this development will be examined.
theories. The second section analyses the money supply Students will be expected to read widely in both primary
and its control, the conduct of monetary policy, money in and secondary sources.
the open economy, inflation and the Australian financial
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system. ECON907 Cost-Benefit Analysis

ECON902 Advanced International Credit Points: 6
Monetary Economics
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Co-requisites: None
Credit Points: 6
Exclusions: Not to count with ECON310
Subject Description: This subject involves the study of the
Co-requisites: None
theoretical foundations and practical techniques of social
Exclusions: Not to count with ECON307 cost benefit analysis (CBA). Theoretical considerations
Graduate School
Subject Description: This subject is a study of monetary include the study of Pareto optimality and the Pareto
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aspects of international economics. It comprises two criterion, the concept of a social welfare function, the
parts. In Part A we examine theoretical approaches to the Kaldor-Hick compensation principle, theories of market
balance of payments and exchange-rate determination. In failure, shadow pricing, consumer and producer surplus,
Part B we analyse selected issues in international monetary and social time preference. Methods of valuing benefits and
costs will be studied including the use of market values and
economics.
techniques that might be used when market prices are not
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ECON903 Public Finance appropriate or not available (such as contingent valuation

Not on offer in 2011 and hedonic pricing). Alternative CBA decision criteria will
be evaluated and compared. Methods of sensitivity analysis
Credit Points: 6 will be studied and evaluated. Cost benefit case studies
Pre-requisites: None will be reviewed. Spreadsheet skills will be developed and
applied to complex situations where cost benefit methods
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Co-requisites: None
are appropriate. The practical limitations of cost benefit
Subject Description: This subject further develops topics analysis will be studied.
encountered in the undergraduate public finance course.
Particular emphasis will be placed on issues surrounding ECON908 Advanced Topics in the
inter-governmental fiscal relations in a federal system.
Questions of fiscal transfer mechanism, divisions of powers
Economics of Development
and responsibilities and the equalisation measures which Not on offer in 2011
Law
might be used will be considered. Credit Points: 6

ECON904 Trade, Growth and Development
Co-requisites: None
Credit Points: 6
Science
Subject Description: The subject provides an in-depth

analysis of economic development in both theory and
Co-requisites: None experience. Topics include economic growth versus
Subject Description: The following topics will be covered: economic development; poverty and inequality; population
The WTO as an international organisation; capital-skill growth; unemployment and rural-urban migration;
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complementarity between new investment and technical technological change; peasant agriculture and agricultural
productivity; human capital and development; the role of
School
progress; concerns about the role of international trade

on growth and development; the role of multinational capital; credit and institutions; as well as the international
corporations in trade and technology transfers; human dimensions of development and development policy.
ECON909 Econometric Theory Pre-requisites: None
Not on offer in 2011 Co-requisites: None
Credit Points: 6
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Pre-requisites: None Subject Description: This subject studies labour supply,
Co-requisites: None labour demand and wage rate determination in a market-
orientated economy. The subject emphases the development
Subject Description: This subject deals with advanced
and application of economic theory rather than an
topics in the theory and practice of econometrics and covers
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institutional approach to analyse labour markets. Several
contemporary issues of model specification, estimation,
areas of application are drawn from the following and
testing, and forecasting. The subject will be based on
analysed in some detail. The effects of welfare programs on
journal articles in which the current econometric issues are
labour-market participation and hours of work; the effects
discussed.
of imposing a minimum wage in both competitive and non-
competitive labour markets; the theory of human capital
ECON910 Economics for Professionals
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and its use in explaining observed earnings differentials;
Autumn Wollongong On Campus an explanation for occupational wage differentials,
Spring Wollongong On Campus discrimination in the labour market; the rationale for
Credit Points: 6 labour unions; the economic impact of labour unions;
and the causes of unemployment. Examples relate mostly
Pre-requisites: None to the Australian and US labour markets although some
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Co-requisites: None comparisons are drawn with labour markets in other
Subject Description: This subject provides the student countries.
with knowledge of the essential principles of economics
and the aspects of the economic system which are ECON913 Industrial Organisation
particularly relevant to professional accountants. The Not on offer in 2011
subject will examine key topics in microeconomics and Credit Points: 6
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international economics that are used in business and
managerial decision-making, focusing on how they
influence accounting outcomes and project evaluations. Co-requisites: None
These topics will include price theory, cost analysis, Exclusions: Not to count with ECON312
profit determination and exchange rate determination.
Subject Description: This subject provides the theoretical
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The subject will also introduce students to the economic
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basis for the analysis of firm structure, conduct and
perspective underlying business issues such as wage rate
performance. It focuses on issues related to the
determination, environmental policy, income distribution
implementation of competitive policy from both national
and international trade.
and international perspectives.
ECON911 Advanced International Economics

ECON915 Electronic Commerce and the
Economics of Information
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Credit Points: 6 Spring Wollongong On Campus
Pre-requisites: None Credit Points: 6
Co-requisites: None Pre-requisites: None
Exclusions: Not to count with ECON216 Co-requisites: None
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Subject Description: This subject is designed to provide an Exclusions: Not to count with ECON319
introduction to international trade theory and international
trade policy. It will examine the theory, policies, practices Subject Description: This subject analyses the impact of
and institutions of relevance to a country’s trade with other electronic commerce on the markets for consumer goods
nations. The following broad issues will be considered and services and factors of production. Reasons for the
including why nations trade with each other; the gains dramatic increase in the use of electronic commerce and
and losses from free trade to the nations involved; the its effects on consumers, business firms and the wider
community will be explored. Special attention will be given
Law
determination of the pattern of international trade and

production; the effects of various commercial policies to the implications for small and medium-sized firms and
on the nations involved and on the welfare of various the impact of electronic commerce on the globalisation of
groups within those nations; how the foreign exchange markets. The subject develops the theory of the economics
market works and in what ways it facilitates or impedes of information, technology and transaction costs and
international trade; the possible effects of exchange-rate investigates the role and value of information in decision
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policies on a country’s production, employment and price making.

level; how a country’s trade performance is linked to its
external debt and economic growth; and how can trade ECON916 Economics of Education,
affect the local and global environment? Health and Welfare
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ECON912 Labour Economics Credit Points: 6

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Credit Points: 6
Co-requisites: None

Exclusions: Not to count with ECON315 Exclusions: Not to count with ECON227 or ECON229
Subject Description: Several areas of microeconomic Subject Description: This subject provides economic
theory will be selected for advanced treatment. Within each conceptual frameworks in which to think systematically
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topic contemporary applications will be explored after the about the economy, technology, innovation and related
development of a theoretical base. policy issues. The course does not include theory for the
theory’s sake, but presents and uses theoretical tools as a
ECON918 Economics of Health means to the end of gaining better understanding of the
and Health Care role of innovation-related policy issues in the context
Commerce
Spring Wollongong On Campus of a creative economy. Although the concepts and tools
developed are relevant to all countries, special attention will
Credit Points: 6 be given to Australian and other OECD economies.
Co-requisites: None ECON933 Conflict and Cooperation
Creative Arts

Exclusions: Not to count with ECON318 or ECON317
Credit Points: 6
Subject Description: This subject is an introduction to
the economics of health and health care. Topics covered Pre-requisites: ECON111 and ECON122
include the supply and demand for health care, health care Co-requisites: None
delivery systems, health insurance, program evaluation and
the relationships between health, income and education.
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Government polices influencing all aspects of health care Subject Description: This subject provides study of
are analysed and evaluated. advanced topics in game theory. The subject builds on
traditional analytical techniques in economics based
ECON921 Econometric Models on assumptions of certainty and competitive markets.
Not on offer in 2011 Using game theory, the analysis is extended to settings
that traditional economic analysis is unable to cope with.
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Credit Points: 6 These typically involve incorporating risk and uncertainty,

Pre-requisites: ECON221 or equivalent subjects approved by asymmetric and incomplete information and strategic
Head of Discipline situations where the assumptions of competitive markets
Co-requisites: None do not apply. The emphasis is on theoretical developments
and the application of the central tools of game theory to
Exclusions: Not to count with ECON327 real world problems of business and economics involving
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of Medicine
Subject Description: This subject develops the foundations strategic interactions between parties.
of econometric models. Both time series analysis and
simultaneous equation models will be studied. The subject ECON935 Advanced Managerial Economics
will emphasise suitable model building with economic and Operations Research
content, obtaining estimates with desirable properties,
testing procedures, model evaluation and selection, and the

application of econometric models. Examples from current Credit Points: 6
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Australian econometric models will be critically examined. Pre-requisites: None

Co-requisites: None
ECON924 International Economic Relations
Subject Description: This subject provides study of
Credit Points: 6
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advanced quantitative techniques applicable to economic

Pre-requisites: None and managerial decision-making. This subject covers a
Co-requisites: None wide range of quantitative analyses such as forecasting
Exclusions: Not to count with INTR920 and ECON982 techniques, Bayesian analysis, Markov process models,
PERT, CPM and specialised network algorithms, risk
Subject Description: The subject will examine policy preference analysis, transportation and assignment models
issues in the international economy, especially as they and quadratic and nonlinear programming.
affect the Asia-Pacific region. The role of international
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economic organisations such as the IMF, World Bank, and ECON936 Graduate Macroeconomics
GATT will be emphasised as well as issues such as free
trade, protectionism, exchange rate determination and
international capital flows. Options available to individual Credit Points: 6
countries for international economic policy will be Pre-requisites: None
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explored. Co-requisites: None

ECON927 Innovation and Technology Exclusions: Not to count with ECON205
in the New Economy
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Credit Points: 6
School
Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: This subject analyses the major Subject Description: This subject develops principles of
factors which determine macroeconomic behaviour and descriptive and inferential statistics and their applications
associated policy prescriptions. The effects of consumption in the business environment. A foundation of descriptive
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and investment, international factors, monetary and statistics and probability is first developed, with emphasis
fiscal policies on aggregate demand are examined. on solutions to actual business problems. This is followed
The determination of wages and prices, inflation and by discussion of the concepts and principles of statistical
unemployment are also considered in terms of aggregate inference. The examination of the use of statistical
supply. techniques in managerial decision making processes
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including confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, quality
ECON937 Graduate Microeconomics control, linear and multiple regression and forecasting are
Not on offer in 2011 applied in realistic case situations.
Credit Points: 6
ECON941 Advanced Topics in Economics - A
Creative Arts
Subject Description: This subject provides study of the Pre-requisites: None
demand for, and the supply of, goods and services, and
price determination in a market-orientated economy. Co-requisites: None
This subject develops, from its axiomatic foundations, the Subject Description: Topics for this subject may be
economic theory of consumer choice and market demand, drawn from any area of economics which the Head of the
Education
and the economic theory of the firm and market supply. Discipline considers to be suitable preparation for a higher
The subject provides students with a strong foundation in degree and appropriate to the student’s special interests.
microeconomic theory in order to facilitate further post-
graduate study in both theoretical and applied fields of ECON942 Advanced Topics in Economics-B
economics. Not on offer in 2011
Engineering
Credit Points: 6
ECON938 Environmental Economics
Pre-requisites: None Subject Description: Topics for this subject may be

drawn from any area of economics which the Head of the
Graduate School
Co-requisites: None
of Medicine
Discipline considers to be suitable preparation for a higher
Exclusions: Not to count with ECON309 degree and appropriate to the student’s special interests.
Subject Description: This subject will provide a
comprehensive analysis of environmental issues utilising ECON943 Advanced Topics in Economics - C
the theory of economic externalities and the theory of Not on offer in 2011

ecologically sustainable development. Methods used Credit Points: 6
Sciences
to correct environmental problems and to measure
externalities will be analysed. The subject will also evaluate
environmental policies in Australia, developing countries Co-requisites: None
and in the international economy. Subject Description: Topics for this subject may be
drawn from any area of economics which the Head of the
ECON939 Quantitative Economic Analysis Discipline considers to be suitable preparation for a higher
Informatics
Autumn Wollongong On Campus degree and appropriate to the student’s special interests.
Credit Points: 6
ECON944 Smalls Firms and the Economy
Co-requisites: None
Credit Points: 6
Pre-requisites: ECON910
Law
Subject Description: This subject develops the fundamental

Co-requisites: None
concepts of econometrics used in applied economic work
in the academic, business and government sectors. The Subject Description: This subject will provide students
subject covers the standard and non-standard econometric with a solid foundation for understanding the role and
models based on time series, cross-section and qualitative contribution of small firms to the contemporary Australian
data. Emphasis will be on applications of the econometric economy, at both the national and regional levels. Key
Science
methodologies to empirical research. topics to be discussed will include: why small firms exist; the
role and importance of entrepreneurship; the contribution
ECON940 Statistics for Decision Making of e-commerce, the role of networking and innovation
Spring Wollongong On Campus in small firm competitiveness; small firms and their
contribution to regional development; small firms and the
Sydney Business
Credit Points: 6 global economy; public policy and small firm development;
School
Pre-requisites: None and small firm development strategies in other countries.

Co-requisites: None

ECON945 Regional Development Subject Description: This subject provides advanced
Autumn Wollongong On Campus study of the theory of efficient acquisition, financing
and composition of assets and production activities
Credit Points: 6
Arts
with applications in the fields of economics of the firm,

Pre-requisites: ECON910 agricultural economics and international economics.
Co-requisites: None Optimal control methods and phase-plane diagrams are
used for analysing efficient trajectories of capital investment
Subject Description: This subject will provide students with
and borrowing. Investors’ portfolio choices and producers’
a solid understanding of the essential factors affecting the
Commerce
activity sets will be analysed within a mean-variance

development of rural and regional economies in modern
expected utility maximisation framework.
economies and introduce them to the tools available to
analyse these developments. This will involve an analysis
of the industrial structure of regional economies, the
ECON991 Project
importance of various types of agglomeration economies, Not on offer in 2011
Creative Arts
and the role of information transmission. The basic Credit Points: 12

methodologies used to analyse the regional economic base Pre-requisites: None
and specialisation industries will be taught and students
will be introduced to the more complex techniques also Co-requisites: None
available. The interaction of regional economies with
international markets will be emphasised, including ECON992 Research Report
mechanisms available to regional firms to improve their Not on offer in 2011
Education
export performance. Government support programs Credit Points: 24

available to regional firms will be discussed. Pre-requisites: None
ECON982 International Economic Relations Co-requisites: None
ECON993 Thesis
Engineering

Exclusions: Not to count with ECON924 or INTR920 Pre-requisites: None
Graduate School
Subject Description: The subject will examine policy Co-requisites: None

of Medicine
issues in the international economy, especially as they

affect the Asia-Pacific region. The role of international ECON996 Advanced Macroeconomic Theory
economic organisations such as the IMF, World Bank, and
GATT will be emphasised as well as issues such as free
trade, protectionism, exchange rate determination and Credit Points: 6
international capital flows. Options available to individual Pre-requisites: None

Sciences
countries for international economic policy will be

Co-requisites: None
explored.
Subject Description: The subject attempts a critical review
ECON983 Trade and Industry in East Asia of advanced contemporary macroeconomic theories and
Not on offer in 2011 their policy prescriptions. In doing so the subject stresses
the need to consider four important concepts, namely
Informatics
Credit Points: 6 the international orientation of macroeconomics, the

Pre-requisites: None role of expectations and their formation, the importance
Co-requisites: None of dynamics and speeds of adjustments and finally, the
difficulty of formulating and implementing consistent,
Exclusions: Not to count with ECON251 optimal macroeconomic policy in a changing world.
Subject Description: This subject studies the neo-classical,
structuralist and culturalists views on industrialisation in ECON997 Advanced Microeconomic Theory
Law
Asia using country specific examples. It examines trade and Autumn Wollongong On Campus
industry policy, investment flows, economic integration
Credit Points: 6
and the international monetary system. The causes of
Asian growth and meltdown are analysed. The strategies Pre-requisites: None
to overcome the main economic problems and the recent Co-requisites: None
developments in the Asia-Pacific region are emphasised.
Science
Subject Description: The subject provides a bridge

between microeconomics at the undergraduate level and
ECON984 Financial Economics microeconomics in a good-quality PhD program. The
Not on offer in 2011 subject extends and deepens the student’s understanding of
Credit Points: 6 the theory of consumer behaviour and the theory of the firm
Sydney Business
Pre-requisites: None and covers some new topics such as economic behaviour
School
under conditions of uncertainty and the economics of

Co-requisites: None information.
FIN 920 Advanced Risk and Insurance Subject Description: This subject examines advanced
Spring Wollongong On Campus topics in the modern theory of optimal investment
decision-making, portfolio theory, capital and derivative
Credit Points: 6
Arts
markets. The subject explores several major areas of interest
Pre-requisites: None including market efficiency models in valuing portfolios
Co-requisites: None and securities, bond analysis, portfolio management and
performance evaluation. The subject provides a theoretical
Subject Description: This subject deals with the concepts
framework within which all derivative securities can be
and technical description of risk, risk attitudes and
Commerce
valued and hedged and also examines the way in which they
preferences, and insurance. Conceptual models and tools
are traded.
discussed include those used to protect against portfolio
risk in investments, other financial risks, such as exchange
rate risk, and more general corporate risks, like regulatory
FIN 924 Financial Statement
risk. Specific risk management tools are learned by way of Analysis For Business
Creative Arts
hypothetical application. These include share portfolio
insurance using derivatives and hedging against currency Credit Points: 6
exchange rate and interest rate movements in spot and
derivative markets.
Co-requisites: None
FIN 921 Managerial Finance Exclusions: Not to count with ACCY924
Education
Subject Description: This subject examines the framework
Spring Wollongong On Campus for financial statement analysis with discussion of the role
Credit Points: 6 of accounting information and intermediaries. Emphasis
is on the appraisal and prediction of corporate financial
Pre-requisites: None performance from publicly available information such as
Co-requisites: None accounting numbers, industry and economic statistics
Engineering
Exclusions: Not to count with ACCY921 and TBS 907 as well as other stock market data. Cases and problems
are gradually introduced, provoking an analytical and
Subject Description: This subject presents the tools creative thinking process ending with the evaluation and
necessary for any finance professional, with an emphasis preparation of appropriate business strategies.
upon the management decision matrix and recognition
of the professionalism necessary in modern industry FIN 925 Banking Theory and Practice
Graduate School
contexts. Specific topics include financial ratio analysis,
of Medicine
capital budgeting, long-term financial planning, current
asset management, risk and return, investment decisions, Credit Points: 6
financial policy and capital structure decisions, investment Pre-requisites: None
valuation, basic derivatives, and mergers and acquisitions.
Co-requisites: None

FIN 922 Investment Management Exclusions: Not to count with ACCY925
Sciences
Autumn Wollongong On Campus Subject Description: This subject examines bank
Credit Points: 6 management theory as applied to the practice of
bank operations within the banking sector. It entails
Pre-requisites: None comprehensive discussion on issues that are commonly
Co-requisites: None involved within the banking environment such as the
Informatics
Exclusions: Not to count with ACCY922 regulatory structure, risk management, commercial and
consumer lending, capital adequacy analysis, banking
Subject Description: This subject is about the tools and financial futures and forwards, the cheque clearing system
logical frameworks with which decision makers choose their and the latest information technology within the banking
investments in a world characterised by uncertainty (risk). world.
Emphasis is on investment in financial assets such as shares,
bonds and futures rather than on real assets. Particular FIN 926 Advanced Managerial Finance
subjects covered include portfolio choice, allocations of
Law

investments between risky and riskless assets, the term
structure of interest rates, asset pricing models, options Credit Points: 6
pricing and hedging with derivatives. Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
FIN 923 Portfolio Management
Exclusions: Not to count with ACCY926
Science

Credit Points: 6 Subject Description: This subject examines advanced
aspects of financial controllership and corporate finance
Pre-requisites: None within the contemporary business environment. The
Co-requisites: None subject first analyses the impact of less-than-ideal capital
Sydney Business
Exclusions: Not to count with ACCY923 markets, information asymmetries and principal-agent
School
conflicts on practical decision-making in the firm. It

then investigates several specialised areas receiving

increased scrutiny from corporate stakeholders including Exclusions: Not to count with ACCY955
financial distress and restructuring, corporate governance, Subject Description: The global impact of banking
organisational architecture and risk management, debt and is the focus of this subject. The subject incorporates
Arts
equity strategies, and mergers and acquisitions. comprehensive discussion of issues that commonly arise
in the international banking environment. These include
FIN 927 Entrepreneurial Finance the development of the international monetary system,
Autumn Wollongong On Campus the deregulation of banking, methods of payment in
Credit Points: 6 international trade, foreign exchange markets, international
Commerce
lending and developments of new technology.

Co-requisites: None FIN 956 Bank Lending and Securities
Exclusions: Not to count with ACCY927 Spring Wollongong On Campus
Subject Description: This subject deals with the financial Credit Points: 6
Creative Arts
management tools and techniques appropriate for small Pre-requisites: None

and medium-sized business enterprises. It includes study of
potential investors and their mindset at various stages in the Co-requisites: None
firm’s life cycle, thus covering sources, uses and management Exclusions: Not to count with ACCY956
of funds from pre-purchase to public listing. A case study Subject Description: This subject examines the bank’s
approach is employed. Issues addressed include valuation, lending process and the securities associated with it.
performance measurement, obtaining and organising
Education
The subject includes comprehensive discussion on issues

finance, financial planning, and cost of financial capital and concerning lending within the banking environment,
exit strategies. including regulation of security offerings, principles of good
lending, documents involved in lending, lending and the
FIN 928 Multinational Financial consumer credit code, new developments in lending and
Management securities and their impact on the banking sector.
Engineering

Credit Points: 6 FIN 957 Portfolio Simulation
Credit Points: 6
Co-requisites: None
Graduate School
Exclusions: Not to count with ACCY928

of Medicine
Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: This subject examines international
finance and investment from the perspective of the Subject Description: This subject provides students with
multinational corporation. Topics studied include realistic stock market simulations and they are able to trade
various aspects of the international monetary system, shares, options, bonds, managed funds, and international
stocks. The core of the subject is in the construction and
the Euromarkets, foreign exchange markets, internal and

external exposure management techniques, currency futures administration of a simulated investment portfolio using
Sciences
and options, swaps, financing multinational corporation online method. Students are introduced to financial
investment, multinational corporation investment decision markets, order placement techniques, trading strategies
making, political risk analysis and international taxation. and portfolio theory. Students experience the pressure of
live markets and learn how to manage a portfolio. The
FIN 930 Islamic Banking and Finance subject bridges classroom theory with real-world practical
experience.
Informatics

Credit Points: 6 FIN 987 Special Topic in Finance
Pre-requisites: None Autumn Wollongong On Campus
Co-requisites: None Spring Wollongong On Campus
Subject Description: This subject is designed to provide Credit Points: 6
students a basic understanding of the principles, nature and
Law
form of Islamic Banking and Finance. Various aspects of

Islamic Banking and Islamic Finance will be discussed such Co-requisites: None
as: Modes of Financing, Product Development, Shariah Exclusions: Not to count with ACCY987
Standards & Rulings, Islamic Investment products, Islamic
Subject Description: This subject provides an opportunity
Capital Markets, Islamic Insurance(takaful) System and
for students to study a topic of interest within the theory
Islamic Risk Management, etc. A historical background as
Science
and application of finance. The program of study comprises

well as the challenges for Islamic Banking and Finance will
a combination of coursework and/or research with subject
also be discussed.
objectives and assessment approved by the Associate Head
of School.
FIN 955 International Banking
Sydney Business
Spring Wollongong On Campus FIN 993 Research Essay 1

School
Credit Points: 6 Not on offer in 2011

Co-requisites: None decision making, there is a far greater focus on product
Subject Description: In this subject, students are required management and innovation as a source of competitive
to undertake research into a topic of their choice, subject advantage. There is also a far greater focus on logistics and
Arts
to approval by the Associate Head of School. The topic is distribution functions as reliability of supply is a key need
completed under the supervision of an individual member of of customers, particularly when product delivery has to
staff and culminates in the production of a research essay. interface directly with customer operations. The central role
of personal selling in the promotional mix is also dealt with
FIN 994 Research Essay 2 in depth as it is critically important in generating sales and
Commerce
maintaining relationships with customers.
Credit Points: 12 MARK920 Social Marketing
Creative Arts
Subject Description: This subject provides students with Pre-requisites: None
an opportunity to extend and synthesise knowledge from Co-requisites: None
their study of finance into a major research study, subject
to approval by the Associate Head of School. The subject Subject Description: Unlike commercial marketing
is particularly designed to enable students to develop their which seeks to simply change purchasing patterns, social
research potential. marketing seeks to change strongly ingrained behaviour
or firmly held beliefs in a manner that benefits individuals
Education
FIN 995 Research Project and society at large. Examples of social marketing
include campaigns to reduce or prevent smoking, alcohol
consumption, drug use, domestic violence and unsafe
Credit Points: 24 driving. This subject examines how to design a step-by-
Pre-requisites: None step program that will move the target audience from
indifference to action and ultimately maintenance. This is
Engineering
Co-requisites: None
achieved by applying marketing techniques and concepts
Subject Description: This subject provides students with an to the solution of various social problems. This subject will
opportunity to extend and synthesise knowledge from their use a case-study approach to teaching the key concepts and
study of finance into a significant research study, subject skills of social marketing, drawing on current and historic
to approval by the Associate Head of School. The subject Australian and international campaigns.
Graduate School
is particularly designed to enable students to significantly
of Medicine
develop their research potential. MARK922 Marketing Management
MARK901 Internet Applications
for Marketing
Credit Points: 6

Credit Points: 6 Pre-requisites: None
Sciences
Pre-requisites: None Co-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None Exclusions: WBS904
Subject Description: The issues facing buyers and sellers Subject Description: This is the introductory postgraduate
online will be applied to marketing subject areas like Marketing subject. It examines the contemporary view of
marketing and focuses on the following areas: identification
Informatics
relationships, community and customer information systems
as well as the basic 4P’s of marketing. The focus will be at of market opportunities, segmentation and target
a people and process level to get an understanding of what marketing, marketing mix decisions, service marketing and
happens in organisations. Internet applications are reviewed international marketing.
from the perspective of value that electronic networks and
data processing can bring to areas of marketing practice. MARK935 Marketing Strategy
The underlying theme across all areas is how value is added Spring Wollongong On Campus
Law
to create overall customer satisfaction in the different areas Credit Points: 6

of marketing practice. Pre-requisites: None
MARK917 Business to Business Marketing Co-requisites: None
Autumn Wollongong On Campus Subject Description: With the use of case studies, this
subject will examine the development and implementation
Science
Credit Points: 6
of marketing plans and strategies at the organisational
Pre-requisites: None level. Key issues may include: marketing’s strategic role
Co-requisites: None in the organisation, marketing strategy and competitive
Subject Description: This subject will give students an advantage, including marketing mix strategies, marketing
strategy formulation, implementation and control.
Sydney Business
appreciation of the differences between organisational and

consumer customers. Organisation buying practices are
School
different from the processes of consumers and as a result MARK936 Consumer Behaviour
marketing strategy and operations have distinctly different Autumn Wollongong On Campus
imperatives. With a much higher level of rationality in Credit Points: 6

Pre-requisites: None MARK956 Creating and Marketing
Co-requisites: None New Products
Arts
Subject Description: The subject will explore the motives

of consumers during the purchase of products and services. Credit Points: 6
It will investigate sociological and psychological concepts
as they specifically apply to the behaviour of consumers
in order to learn how to make more effective marketing Co-requisites: None
Commerce
decisions. In addition to a required text that will be used Subject Description: This subject approaches the
to understand the theory, readings and case studies will be management of new products from the perspective of the
assigned for practical application of the concepts. Marketing function. Taking a holistic view of new product
development and introduction, it covers the organisation
MARK938 Managing Services and and management of processes across the product life cycle
Relationship Marketing with an emphasis on the role that Marketing plays in these.
Creative Arts
Spring Wollongong On Campus The key elements here are: identifying opportunities and
generating new product concepts, obtaining customer
Credit Points: 6 inputs throughout the product cycle, developing an
Pre-requisites: None effective product innovation strategy, the test marketing of
Co-requisites: None new products, developing marketing strategies (including
pricing) for new products, and managing new product
Subject Description: The aim of the subject is to
launches.
Education
introduce the graduate student to a theoretical and

practical perspective of the service industry, its marketing
MARK957 International Marketing Strategy
implications, and managing buyer-seller relationships. The
subject is intended for students who are interested in how Not on offer in 2011
to cope with service competition in a customer-oriented Credit Points: 6
manner. The subject will not only deal with issues relating Pre-requisites: None
Engineering
to managing customers in service firms, but is equally

Co-requisites: None
intended for manufacturers of physical goods operating
in business-to-business or consumer markets because the Subject Description: This subject will present various
importance of service to success is constantly growing concepts and tools for analysing international marketing
for such firms. Because services and relationships are strategies, and evaluating the marketplace (competitors,
Graduate School
interrelated, the subject will deal with customer relationship external environment: cultural, economic, technological,
of Medicine
management and relationship marketing as well as services political/legal, marketing opportunities, etc.) Specifically,
management. the focus will be on developing, evaluating and
implementing international marketing strategy at the
MARK940 Marketing Communications corporate, regional and local levels. By learning the theory
Autumn Wollongong On Campus and practice, the student will obtain a good conceptual
understanding of the field of international marketing as

Credit Points: 6
Sciences
well as become firmly grounded in the realities of the global

Pre-requisites: None marketplace.
Co-requisites: None
MARK959 Sales Management
Subject Description: This subject will provide both a
theoretical and a practical perspective on Marketing Not on offer in 2011
Credit Points: 6
Informatics
Communications and Promotion Strategy. Students will

learn to use communication tools such as advertising, Pre-requisites: None
sales promotion, point-of-purchase materials, sponsorship
Co-requisites: None
programs and publicity, to optimise intervention on
organisational issues. Subject Description: This course involves organising and
planning the company’s overall personal selling efforts and
MARK954 Special Topic in Marketing A integrating these efforts with the other elements of the
firm’s marketing strategy. It also includes the selecting of
Law

appropriate sales personnel and designing and implementing
Spring Wollongong On Campus policies and procedures that will direct their efforts
Credit Points: 6 towards the firm’s desired objectives. The final part of the
Pre-requisites: None course involves developing procedures for monitoring and
evaluating sales force performance so that adjustments can
Co-requisites: None
Science
be made to either the sales program or its implementation

Subject Description: A special topic selected from any area when performance is unsatisfactory.
of marketing. The selection would be made by the Head
of the Discipline, taking into account the expertise of MARK970 Contemporary Issues in Marketing
academic staff, including visiting staff, and the interest of Not on offer in 2011
Sydney Business
students.
Credit Points: 6
School
Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: This course will focus on advanced Subject Description: This subject introduces, discusses and
topics in marketing and strategic issues relating to analyses issues unique to the marketing of tourism products.
marketing. Emphasis will be placed on reviewing The focus of this subject is the application of marketing
Arts
contemporary readings in the academic and professional principles and theory in the development of strategic
literature, together with a focus on practical issues affecting marketing plans for tourism products. The application of
marketing. strategic tourism marketing planning to the destination,
accommodation and tour operator sectors of the tourism
MARK977 Research For Marketing Decisions industry at the regional, national and international level
Commerce
Not on offer in 2011 are critically analysed. In addition, the subject identifies
and discusses contemporary issues in tourism marketing
Credit Points: 6
including the impact of e-commerce, database marketing
Pre-requisites: None and environmental based tourism.
Co-requisites: None
MARK997 Retail Marketing Management
Creative Arts
Subject Description: This subject focuses on the role &
practice of marketing research in marketing. Marketing Not on offer in 2011
research can be defined as the systematic collection, Credit Points: 6
analysis and interpretation of data about market-related Pre-requisites: None
and other consumer behaviour, using research methods
derived from the behavioural & social sciences. Marketing Co-requisites: None
research is an important means through which all types Subject Description: This subject will include a background
Education
of organisations can obtain reliable and valid information to retailing, the scope of retailing, retailing strategies,
about their markets, customers or clients in order to inform merchandise and store management. Particular emphasis
their marketing-related decisions. This subject will provide will be placed on case analysis in order to bring as much of
an overview of marketing research as an applied practice the real world as possible into the classroom.
and will emphasize the practical aspects of doing research
to meet client needs. It will cover the marketing research MGMT901 Fundamentals of Management
Engineering
process beginning with client consultation and research Autumn Wollongong On Campus
design, as well as datacollection, data analysis and report
preparation.
Summer 2011/2012 Wollongong On Campus
MARK989 Marketing Special topic Credit Points: 6
Graduate School
of Medicine
Credit Points: 12 Subject Description: This subject provides an overview
Pre-requisites: None of the principles of management, viewed in the context

Co-requisites: None of western management literature. Students also develop
competence in a range of academic skills at tertiary
Sciences
Subject Description: A program of coursework and reading level. Chief management topics include: Management
as prescribed by the Head of School. This subject is theories; The external environment, ethics and corporate
normally available only to MCom(Honours) students. social responsibility; The internal environment and
organisational culture; Managing diversity; Strategy and
MARK990 Minor Thesis structure; Leadership, Motivation; Managing information;
Autumn Wollongong On Campus Decision making; Managing people; Managing in a global
Informatics
Spring Wollongong On Campus environment. Chief academic skills topics include: Locating
academic material; Referencing and use of other people’s
Credit Points: 24
intellectual property; Summarising journal articles - what is
Pre-requisites: None important? Identifying the problem in a management case;
Co-requisites: None Writing a research report.
MARK991 Major Thesis MGMT908 Human Resources Development

Law
Annual Wollongong On Campus Autumn Wollongong On Campus

Science
Subject Description: This subject provides an advanced

MARK995 Tourism Marketing perspective on the use of Human Resource Development
Spring Wollongong On Campus (HRD) in enhancing the competitive advantage of
Credit Points: 6 organisations, by building up the intellectual and learning
system capacities of the organisation to cope with a rapid
Sydney Business
change, customer focused environment. The concept of
School
Co-requisites: None

the Learning Organisation will be developed through the MGMT930 Strategic Human Resource
perspective of the HRD policies and actions required to Management
develop and change organisations through their human
Arts
capital and capabilities.

Credit Points: 6
MGMT910 Strategic Management Pre-requisites: None
Credit Points: 6
Commerce
Subject Description: This subject examines strategic

Pre-requisites: None management concepts and frameworks, and explores the
Co-requisites: None links between strategic management and human resource
management. A number of models of strategic HRM
Subject Description: This subject introduces students to are considered, in terms of their theoretical foundations
theories, concepts and practical issues associated with the and practical utility. The overall focus is on using the
strategic management. Topics examined include strategy
Creative Arts
conceptual and analytical frameworks of strategic HRM to

formulation, choice and implementation; strategy and develop and implement effective human resource strategies.
structure and the organisational context; industry analysis;
strategy and competitive advantage. MGMT940 Innovation and Entrepreneurship
MGMT911 Organisational Behaviour
Spring Wollongong On Campus Credit Points: 6
Education

Co-requisites: None Subject Description: True Entrepreneurship and Innovation
are key to the future economic development in many
Subject Description: This subject presents and discusses nations. This subject investigates the Innovation and
Engineering
major theories and concepts in organisational behaviour, Entrepreneurial processes, including New Venture Creation
with a view to using this knowledge to enhance (small firms) and Intrapreneurship (established firms).
management and leadership skills. The main topics for Students will learn how to differentiate between a good idea
discussion include: diversity, communication, conflict, and a real business opportunity. A key part of this subject is
motivation, job design, groups, teamwork, culture, the development of a realistic written business plan for an
leadership, decisionmaking, power, politics and ethics.
Graduate School
innovative business opportunity and its presentation via an

of Medicine
There will be an emphasis on case study analysis and skill action learning process utilising teams.
development exercises.
MGMT941 Small Business Management
MGMT915 Management of Change
Credit Points: 6
Credit Points: 6
Sciences
Co-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: The smaller enterprise is becoming
Subject Description: This subject analyses how managers increasingly important to the economic well being of
can conceptualise and lead the process of organisational many nations. This subject has both a theoretical and
change. Issues under discussion will be: organisational practical focus by giving students an opportunity to develop
Informatics
change theories and models; forces for change; resistance their awareness and understanding of the key factors
to change; coping with change; recognising, diagnosing, in successfully starting, operating and growing a SME.
planning and implementing change; organisational Detailed investigation of realistic SME scenarios as well as
development; contingency approaches to change; and the growth area of franchising is undertaken by students.
aspects of cultural change management.
MGMT946 Personal Learning: The
MGMT920 Organisational Analysis
Reflective Manager
Law

Credit Points: 6
Credit Points: 6
Co-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Science
Subject Description: This subject provides students with

Subject Description: This subject covers a range of
an understanding of the main theoretical frameworks and
theories and skills to assist the manager in developing
conceptual tools used to analyse organisations. The subject
their capacities as a ‘reflective’ practitioner. Topics include:
approaches organisational analysis using four perspectives:
personality types; interpersonal psychology; perceptions of
bureaucratic, contingency, political, and cultural. Emphasis
Sydney Business
self and others; risk perception and locus of control; issues

is placed on understanding the basis in theory and
of ethics, guilt, shame and responsibility.
School
metaphorical roots of each perspective, as the foundation

for using a multiple perspectives approach to identify the
key dynamics of organisations.
MGMT949 Performance Management Subject Description: This subject examines contemporary
Spring Wollongong On Campus issues and theory related to the environment and processes
of organisational entry, involving the key phases of
Credit Points: 6
Arts
job analysis, recruitment, selection and socialisation.
Pre-requisites: None Traditional recruitment strategies are assessed from the
Co-requisites: None perspective of the organisation and the individual in light
of contemporary theoretical developments. A range of
Subject Description: This subject examines the area
personnel selection techniques is examined in relation to
of performance management, which is defined as an
Commerce
issues of reliability, validity, fairness and applicability. In
ongoing communication process that involves both the
addition, there will be a focus on major challenges faced in
performance manager and employee. Key aspects of this
these processes in the light of rapidly changing technologies
process are examined. Topics include: identifying and
and globalisation. Organisational entry processes will be
describing essential job functions and relating them to
critically evaluated in the context of differing cultural
the mission and goals of the organisation; developing
expectations and practices. A range of practical skills in
Creative Arts
performance standards; giving and receiving feedback about
recruitment and selection processes will also be developed.
performance; writing and communicating constructive
performance evaluations, and planning education and
development activities to maintain and improve or build on
MGMT975 Negotiation Advocacy
employee work performance. and Bargaining
MGMT953 Human Resource Management Credit Points: 6
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Pre-requisites: None Exclusions: Not to count with ECON975
Co-requisites: None Subject Description: The subject develops concepts and
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Subject Description: Gives students a critical introduction techniques for the choice and evaluation of strategies and
to broad subject of Human Resource Management (HRM) tactics in collective bargaining and advocacy. Much of the
and to examine in detail some of the specific strategic, subject will involve case studies and role playing.
theoretical and practical issues. Under the broad rubric of
HRM there are a number of competing perspectives, view MGMT978 Cross Cultural Management
and voices. This subject will not privilege one model over
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another. Rather, it will present some of these competing
Credit Points: 6
views in a manner that will require individual students
to exercise their critical faculties and develop their Pre-requisites: None
own, theoretically informed, approach to the practical Co-requisites: None
management of human resources.
Subject Description: The subject addresses key issues

and problems associated with managing across cultural
MGMT963 Management of Occupational
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boundaries in a context of increasing global contact.
Health and Safety Topics include: cross cultural communication, technology,
Spring Wollongong On Campus comparative management practices, managing with
Credit Points: 6 multicultural policies, and the challenges cultural
differences posed for international/global managers.
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Co-requisites: None MGMT983 Leading Organisations: Politics,
Subject Description: This subject examines issues Power and Change Agency
associated with the establishment of programs for the Not on offer in 2011
effective management of Occupational Health and Safety.
Credit Points: 6
Topics include: the regulatory context, OHS management
systems, benefit-cost analysis, the impact of work Pre-requisites: None
organisation, culture and change on OHS, multidisciplinary Co-requisites: None
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perspectives, technical and motivational factors, the role

of the specialist, OHS employee involvement, and training
the ability to reflect upon and improve their capacity
and development.
to act effectively as an innovator and change agent. It
introduces students to the nature of power and politics in
MGMT969 Job Analysis, Recruitment organisations, how this dimension of organisational life
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& Selection impacts upon individual careers and organisational success,

Autumn Wollongong On Campus commonly recommended approaches and techniques for
Credit Points: 6 managing politics, and the personal and ethical issues
involved in either participating in or abstaining from
politics. The subject reviews current management research
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provides checklists, case studies, guidelines and exercises for

improving the students practical knowledge and experience.

MGMT986 Special Topics A PRMM902 Interactive Public Relations
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Co-requisites: None Subject Description: An integrated approach is adopted
to provide students with knowledge of communication
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Subject Description: Approved program of study agreed

with the Head of the Department of Management concepts and the public relations campaign strategies
associated with traditional and new media: from
MGMT987 Management Special Topic interpersonal comunication to interactive technologies.
Students will learn how to plan public relations,
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sponsorship, donor and media campaigns; manage issues
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and crises; and resolve ethical dilemmas. This subject will

Spring Wollongong On Campus focus, in particular, on the interpersonal and organisational
Credit Points: 12 communication strategies and tactics required for a range of
new media technologies, including blogs, wikis and social
Pre-requisites: None networking sites.
Co-requisites: None
PRMM903 Public Relations for
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with the Head of Discipline for Management Innovation and Change
MGMT990 Minor Thesis Credit Points: 6
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Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to provide
Credit Points: 24 students with a critical understanding of public relations
Pre-requisites: None strategies and relationship management processes. It will
examine how public relations can strengthen and add value
Co-requisites: None
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to innovation and change-related communication practices

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Subject Description: Approved program of study agreed such as launching businesses and products, communicating
with the Head of the Department of Management or Course change during mergers and acquisitions, and inspiring
Director. social innovation. Key topics covered include: strategies for
encouraging innovation, communicating and responding
MGMT991 Major Thesis to change, persuasion and publicity, the strategic design of
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Credit Points: 48
Co-requisites: None
with the Head of Discipline for Management Course
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Director.
PRMM901 Corporate Identity and Branding

Credit Points: 6
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Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: Brands are intangible assets that
communicate organizational strategies and value systems.
This subject will provide students with an understanding of
the role of corporate identities and brands in maximising
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corporate reputation and shareholder value. The focus will

be on analysing successful corporate identity and brand
strategies and applying lessons to contemporary brand
challenges. Students will learn conceptual frameworks for
creating and managing corporate identities and brands and
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develop appropriate strategies for planning, communicating,

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implementing and evaluating brand systems and brand

equity.
Faculty of Creative Arts
Arts
Member Units
Visual Arts
Graphic Design
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Media Arts
Journalism
Creative Writing
Theatre
Creative Arts
Music
Courses Offered
Research
Doctor of Creative Arts (see page 62)
Education
Master of Arts - Research (see page 68)
Master of Creative Arts - Research (see page 69)
Coursework
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Graduate Certificate in Broadcast Journalism (see page 71)
Graduate Certificate in Journalism (see page 71)
Graduate Certificate in Professional Writing (see page 71)
Master of Creative Arts (see page 72)
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Master of Journalism (see page 73)
of Medicine
Master of Journalism Advanced (see page 74)
Master of Professional Writing (see page 74)
Master of Professional Writing Advanced (see page 74)

Information about academic staff, exhibitions, performances, Artists in Residence and other research and postgraduate
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matters is available on the Faculty of Creative Arts website at: www.uow.edu.au/crearts

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Doctor of Creative Arts
Testamur Title of Degree: Doctor of Creative Arts
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Abbreviation: DCA
Home Faculty: Faculty of Creative Arts
Delivery Mode: Supervised individual research/creative project
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Overview
The Doctor of Creative Arts is for those individuals with a track record of high level professional experience, who wish to
extend their practice within a scholarly context.
The Doctor of Creative Arts is based on presentation of creative work and supported by written documentation of the
context and theories underpinning the work. Assessment is by two external examiners.
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It may be possible for individuals with appropriate expertise to undertake studies which involve more than one discipline
area. Interested applicants should contact the Faculty’s Professional Officer.

Applicants must possess an Honours Bachelor degree of at least four years duration in an appropriate discipline at Class II,
Division 1 or higher (or its equivalent) and be able to demonstrate evidence of high artistic attainment. Examples of high
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artistic attainment include publication or professional dissemination of work; grants, fellowships and prizes; critical acclaim;
a track record of sustained high level professional activity; and various indicators relevant to the specific discipline.
As a guide, students completing the Master of Creative Arts will need to achieve at or near a high distinction in the two
coursework subjects and a satisfactory pass in the Major Presentation to be considered for entry to the Doctor of Creative
Arts. Likewise, students who have completed coursework Masters programs at other universities should be aware that such
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qualifications might not be regarded as adequate preparation for immediate entry to the Doctor of Creative Arts program.
In certain circumstances, students may be required to undertake up to 24 credit points of coursework before commencing
work on their dissertation or may be required to commence their enrolment in the Master of Arts - Research or Master of
Creative Arts - Research, and seek transfer to the Doctor of Creative Arts, when and if they achieve the required standard.
Outstanding arts practitioners without the required formal qualifications may be allowed to enrol in the Doctor of Creative
Arts provided they can demonstrate a sustained period of artistic activity at the highest level.
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It is important that applicants submit adequate material to demonstrate the quality and standing of their work.
Course Requirements
Students enrol in THES924 Thesis (full-time) or THES912 Thesis (part-time).
The submission for the Doctor of Creative Arts will normally be by exhibition, performance or publication of creative work
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in the area of major, supported by written documentation (approximately 20,000 to 30,000 words) focusing on aspects such
as origins of the work, structures and techniques used, and artistic theories underpinning the work. It may be appropriate
to support written material with documentation in other forms, for example, photographs or sound and video recordings. In
all cases, the dissertation is intended to be an integrated part of the full submission and, wherever possible, to argue the case
for the merit and originality of the creative work. The Faculty is keen that the dissertation should be a vital and engaging
document. It therefore permits some flexibility in the style of its submission. Nonetheless, the dissertation should be
presented in a well-researched form that demonstrates an understanding of scholarly method.
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In all cases, the submission should demonstrate originality and high levels of artistry and specialist skill. The written work
should be of a high standard, show an engagement with artistic and intellectual ideas and have a strong artistic and academic
focus. The exact nature of each student’s program will be finalised in consultation with the supervisor(s) and the Head of
Postgraduate Studies.
The Faculty requires Creative Arts research students to submit their dissertation at no later than the date of the examination
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of their final exhibition or performance, except under extraordinary circumstances approved by the supervisor and Head of
Postgraduate Studies. Students presenting folios, for example, literary manuscripts or music compositions should place their
dissertation and folio together in one submission for examination.
Assessment is by two external examiners who normally assess all parts of the submission.
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The following is intended as a guide to the scale and style of creative work submission:
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Creative Writing: Substantial folio of creative writing which may take the form of a large-scale project such as a novel
(75,000 words), poetry collection (80 single-spaced pages) or play script (90 minutes duration), or a combination of smaller
pieces.
Graphic Design: Graphic design portfolio/exhibition and/or website/CD-Rom.
Media Arts: Major solo exhibition of new media artwork plus documented preliminary exhibitions.
Music Composition: Folio of up to 10 compositions and several works that employ large resources or performance media.
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Performance - Theatre: Direction of a production, the substance and duration of which will be negotiated with the
supervisor/s and Head of Postgraduate Studies; significant dramaturgical analysis and portfolio of a full-length theatrical
performance; or performance in a major role demonstrating high levels of technical assurance and artistry.
Visual Arts: Major solo exhibition of artwork plus documented preliminary exhibitions.
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Major Study Areas
Graphic Design
Print and Publication Design
Web, Interactive Multimedia and Motion Design
Creative Arts
Graphic Design and New Media Theory
Media Arts
Photography, Film, Video and Animation
Software and Electronic Art
Contemporary Media and New Media Theory
Education
Visual Arts
2D and 3D Studio Practice [photography, printmaking, textiles, painting and sculpture]
Art History and Contemporary Theory [focussing particularly on issues of creative practice]
Curatorial Theory and Practice
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Creative Writing
Poetry
Prose
Script Writing (film, television, theatre)
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Theories of Writing
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Music
Composition
Digital and New Musics

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Performance
Dramaturgy and Performance Studies
Direction
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Further information is available at coursefinder.uow.edu.au or email: fca_enquiries@uow.edu.au
Abbreviation: PhD
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Delivery Mode: Supervised individual research/creative project
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Overview - Doctor of Philosophy

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The Doctor of Philosophy is for those individuals with a track record of high-level professional or academic experience who
wish to extend their practice within a scholarly context.

The Doctor of Philosophy is based on submission of a thesis in a scholarly field or a combination of scholarly thesis or
exegesis and creative work presentation. The course is intended for scholars or artist-scholars who have a solid academic and/
or artistic background and who wish to develop either or both fields to a doctoral level. Such candidates may have limited
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artistic experience, but should demonstrate high levels of promise and an appropriate standard of preparation. Assessment is
by two external examiners.
It may be possible for individuals with appropriate expertise to undertake studies that involve more than one discipline area.
Interested applicants should contact the Faculty’s Professional Officer.
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Overview - Doctor of Philosophy (Journalism)

The Doctor of Philosophy (Journalism) is for individuals with a track record of high level professional practice who wish to
extend their work within a scholarly context. It is a flexible degree that allows students to pursue a detailed research project
through either traditional thesis research or through a significant practical journalism project with a theoretical exegesis.
Innovative approaches to journalism and journalism studies that explore interdisciplinary academic approaches or extend
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journalism practice into areas such as creative non-fiction and multimedia documentary are encouraged.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge - Doctor of Philosophy

Applicants should have an Honours Bachelor degree of at least four years duration in an appropriate discipline at Class
II, Division 1 or higher or equivalent qualifications. Applicants wishing to submit a combination of thesis and creative
work should demonstrate that both their academic and artistic backgrounds equate with the above minimum standard.
Applicants without a solid scholarly research background deemed sufficient may be required to undertake up to 24 credit
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points of coursework before commencing work on their thesis or may be required to commence their enrolment in the Master
of Arts - Research or Master of Creative Arts - Research, and seek transfer to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), when and if
they achieve the required standard.
It is important that applicants submit adequate material to demonstrate the quality and standing of their work.
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Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge - Doctor of Philosophy (Journalism)

This subject requires the submission of a scholarly thesis in the range of 80,000 to 100,000 words which involves both
empirical data collection and theoretical analysis. Alternatively, submission may take the form of a significant practical
journalism project in any combination of media. An exegetical component situates the practical work in the theoretical
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context of contemporary journalism studies and will usually be approximately 30,000 words.
of Medicine
The length and other requirements of a practical project will be determined during the proposal development process. As a
guide, a significant print project would usually require the submission of approximately 50,000 words and could take the form
of an inter-related series of features; a single piece of narrative non-fiction; or a project undertaken as an audio or audiovisual
documentary. The latter would usually be of 60 - 90 minutes duration depending on the complexity of material and style.
The parameters of equivalent combined multimedia projects will be determined on an individual basis.
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The exact nature of each submission will vary according to the student’s educational and professional background and will
be negotiated in consultation with the supervisor(s) and the Head of Postgraduate Studies. Assessment is by two external
examiners.
For further information on Awards or Degree Rules, please see the General Course Rules.
Course Requirements - Doctor of Philosophy

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Submission will be in the form of:
· scholarly thesis (100%); or
· scholarly thesis or exegesis (50%) combined with creative work (50%).
The submission for the PhD will normally be a thesis in the range of 60,000 to 90,000 words, or an equivalent workload
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where submission is by thesis or exegesis and creative work. The exact nature of each submission will vary according to the
student’s educational and professional background and will be negotiated in consultation with the supervisor(s) and the
Head of Postgraduate Studies. Examples of creative work submission include a folio of compositions or writing, exhibitions
of artwork, and theatre performances. As a guide, the scale of the submission of creative work would normally not constitute
significantly less than for the Doctor of Creative Arts.
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Where the submission is a combination of thesis or exegesis and creative work, the Faculty requires that students submit
the written documentation no later than the date of examination of their final exhibitions and performances, except under
extraordinary circumstances approved by the supervisor and Head of Postgraduate Studies. Students presenting folios, for
example literary manuscripts or music compositions, should place their thesis or exegesis and folio together in one submission
for examination. Assessment is by two external assessors.
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For major study areas please refer to listings under the Doctor of Creative Arts.
Course Requirements - Doctor of Philosophy (Journalism)
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This subject requires the submission of a scholarly thesis in the range of 80,000 to 100,000 words which involves both
empirical data collection and theoretical analysis. Alternatively, submission may take the form of a significant practical
journalism project in any combination of media. An exegetical component situates the practical work in the theoretical
context of contemporary journalism studies and will usually be approximately 30,000 words.
The length and other requirements of a practical project will be determined during the proposal development process. As a
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guide, a significant print project would usually require the submission of approximately 50,000 words and could take the form
of an inter-related series of features; a single piece of narrative non-fiction; or a project undertaken as an audio or audiovisual
documentary. The latter would usually be of 60 - 90 minutes duration depending on the complexity of material and style.
The parameters of equivalent combined multimedia projects will be determined on an individual basis. The exact nature
of each submission will vary according to the student’s educational and professional background and will be negotiated in
consultation with the supervisor(s) and the Head of Postgraduate Studies.
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Assessment is by two external examiners. For further information on Awards or Degree Rules, please see the General Course
Rules.
Major Study Areas
· Community Journalism
· Comparative Media Systems
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· Documentary Journalism
· Journalism Education and Training
· Multicultural and Development Journalism
· Broadcast Journalism
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· Political Journalism
· Journalism Ethics
· Journalism and Disability
· Literary Journalism
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· Convergent journalism and new media
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· Oral history and journalism
· Journalism narratives and popular culture
· Journalism and religion

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Delivery Mode: Coursework component - On Campus
Supervised individual research/creative project
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Overview
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The Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) is a four-year research degree which integrates a traditional three-year PhD with one-
year of preliminary coursework. The coursework helps prepare candidates to undertake in-depth research in order to make
an original contribution to the body of knowledge in a chosen field of study. This qualification can lead to, or enhance, an
academic career and is also highly regarded by public and private sector employers. The PhD is the qualification normally
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For more information on the PhD (Integrated) please go to: www.uow.edu.au/research/rsc/prospective/UOW086290.html

Entry Requirements
The PhD (Integrated) is designed for candidates who have a 4 year undergraduate degree, or a coursework Masters degree,
with a minimum Credit average (65% or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0), or equivalent. Candidates with an honours degree would
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normally enter the traditional three year PhD.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate evidence of strong artistic attainment/potential. Examples of artistic attainment
and potential include publication or professional dissemination of work; grants, fellowships and prizes; high-level professional
activity; and various indicators relevant to the specific discipline. It is important that applicants submit adequate material to
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demonstrate the quality and standing of their work.

All applications must be approved by the Faculty’s Head of Postgraduate Studies (HPS). Approval depends on the availability
of supervision for the proposed research topic.
Credit Arrangements
Students seeking credit transfer are advised to contact the Faculty or UniAdvice for further details and refer to the General
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Course Rules.
Course Requirements
Students must complete the 24 credit point subject, CREA921 (Research Topics in Creative Arts) and two 12 credit point
coursework subjects in their discipline area.
In order to progress to the research component, PhD (Integrated) students must complete CREA921 at 65% or higher and
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the two coursework subjects with an average of 65%.

Students not meeting these requirements may be offered an alternative of transferring into a Masters program.
Students progressing to the research component will have developed their specific research topic before commencing the
research component. They will enrol in THES924 Thesis (full-time) or THES912 Thesis (part-time).
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Submission for the research component will be in the form of:

− scholarly thesis (100%); or
− scholarly thesis or exegesis (50%) combined with creative work (50%).
The submission for the PhD will normally be a thesis in the range of 60,000 to 90,000 words, or an equivalent workload
where submission is by thesis or exegesis and creative work. The exact nature of each submission will vary according to the
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student’s educational and professional background and will be negotiated in consultation with the supervisor(s) and the
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Head of Postgraduate Studies. Examples of creative work submission include a folio of compositions or writing, exhibitions
of artwork, and theatre performances. As a guide, the scale of the submission of creative work would normally not constitute
significantly less than for the Doctor of Creative Arts.
Where the submission is a combination of thesis or exegesis and creative work, the Faculty requires that students submit
the written documentation no later than the date of examination of their final exhibitions and performances, except under
extraordinary circumstances approved by the supervisor and Head of Postgraduate Studies. Students presenting folios, for
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example literary manuscripts or music compositions, should place their thesis or exegesis and folio together in one submission
for examination. Assessment is by two external assessors.
Course Program
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CREA921 Research Topics in Creative Arts Autumn or Spring or 24

Annual
Plus coursework subjects in area of specialisation:
Creative Writing
WRIT910 Analysis of Texts Autumn 12
WRIT911 Literary Composition Spring 12
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Graphic Design
DESN910 Graphic Design Theory and Industry Research Autumn 12
Methodologies
DESN911 Studies in Process and Analysis: Graphic Design and Spring 12
New Media
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Media Arts
DESN910 Graphic Design Theory and Industry Research Autumn 12
Methodologies
DESN911 Studies in Process and Analysis: Graphic Design and Spring 12
New Media
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VISA910 Visual Arts Theory Autumn 12

VISA911 Studies in Process and Analysis: Visual Arts Spring 12
Music Composition
MUS 910 Music Analysis Autumn 12
MUS 915 Studies in Composition Technique Spring 12
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Theatre
THEA910 Theatre Analysis Autumn 12
THEA911 Advanced Techniques in Theatre Spring 12
Visual Arts
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VISA910 Visual Arts Theory Autumn 12
VISA911 Studies in Process and Analysis: Visual Arts Spring 12
And
THES924 Thesis full-time/part-time Autumn and/or 48
THES912 Spring
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Major Study Areas
Graphic Design
· Print and Publication Design
· Web, Interactive Multimedia and Motion Design
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· Graphic Design and New Media Theory
Media Arts
· Photography, Film, Video and Animation
· Software and Electronic Art
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· Contemporary Media and New Media Theory
Visual Arts
· 2D and 3D Studio Practice [photography, printmaking, textiles, painting and sculpture]
· Art History and Contemporary Theory [focussing particularly on issues of creative practice]
· Curatorial Theory and Practice
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Creative Writing
· Poetry
· Prose
· Script Writing (film, television, theatre)

· Theories of Writing
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Music
· Composition
· Digital and New Musics
· Tuning Systems
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Theatre
· Performance
· Dramaturgy and Performance Studies
· Direction
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Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Arts - Research
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Abbreviation: MA-Res
Delivery Mode: Coursework component - On Campus*
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· coursework may be required depending on entry level
Overview
The Master of Arts - Research is a course for high-level practitioners who wish to extend their practice within a scholarly
context.
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The Master of Arts - Research consists of one 24 credit point coursework subject and a thesis in a scholarly field (or a
combination of thesis and original creative work). In some cases, it may be possible to apply to transfer to a doctoral
program (DCA or PhD) after a suitable period of study (normally at least the equivalent of nine months of full-time
enrolment).
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Entry Requirements / Credit Arrangements

Applicants with an Honours Bachelor degree in an appropriate discipline at Class II, Division 1 or higher, or its equivalent,
may be granted credit transfer for CREA921 (Research Topics in Creative Arts) and be admitted directly into the Thesis
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subject.
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Applicants without appropriate qualifications or research background may be admitted to the course by undertaking
CREA921 (Research Topics in Creative Arts) and, on successful completion at credit level or better, may be permitted to
proceed into the Thesis.
Course Rules.
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Course Requirements
Students enrol in THES924 Thesis (full-time) or THES912 Thesis (part-time) under which they submit a scholarly thesis,
or a combination of scholarly thesis and presentation of creative work. As a guide, submission by thesis only will be in the
range of 40,000 to 50,000 words, with an equivalent workload where submission is by thesis (20,000 to 25,000 words) and
creative work. MA-Res students must also complete CREA921 (Research Topics in Creative Arts).
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Examples of creative work submission include a folio of compositions or writing, exhibition of artwork, and theatre
performances. As a guide, the submission of creative work would normally not constitute less than the expectations in the
subjects MUS914, THEA913, VISA913, DESN913 or WRIT913 as applicable. The exact nature of each submission will
vary according to the student’s educational and professional background and will be negotiated in consultation with the
supervisor(s) and Head of Postgraduate Studies. A brief explanatory annotation may be submitted to support the creative
work submission.
Where the submission is a combination of thesis and creative work, the Faculty requires that students submit their thesis no
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later than the date of examination of their final exhibitions and performances, except under extraordinary circumstances
approved by the supervisor and Head of Postgraduate Studies. Students presenting folios, for example literary manuscripts or
music compositions, should place their thesis and folio together in one submission for examination.
Assessment for the Master of Arts - Research is by two external assessors.
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Course Program
CREA921 Research Topics in Creative Arts 24 Autumn or Spring or Annual
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And:
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THES924 Thesis full-time 24 Autumn and/or Spring

Or:
THES912 Thesis part-time 12 Autumn and/or Spring
Major Study Areas
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Refer to listing under Doctor of Philosophy entry.
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Master of Creative Arts - Research
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Creative Arts - Research
Abbreviation: MCA-Res
Creative Arts
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· Coursework may be required depending on entry level
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Overview
The Master of Creative Arts - Research is a course for high level creative arts practitioners who wish to extend their practice
within a scholarly context and whose work is at a standard beyond that required for the Pass Masters (MCA) but who do not
possess the requirements for entry to the Doctoral program. It normally consists of two 12 credit point coursework subjects
plus a major presentation. In some cases, it may be possible to apply to transfer to the Doctor of Creative Arts after a suitable
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period of study (normally at least the equivalent of nine months of full-time enrolment).
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It may be possible for individuals with appropriate expertise to undertake studies that involve more than one discipline area.
Interested applicants should contact the Faculty’s Professional Officer.

Applicants should hold an appropriate Bachelor degree with Honours Class II, Division 1 or higher (or its equivalent) and be
able to demonstrate evidence of strong artistic attainment/potential. Examples of artistic attainment and potential include
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publication or professional dissemination of work; grants, fellowships and prizes; high-level professional activity; and various
indicators relevant to the specific discipline.
Credit Arrangements
Applicants who have completed other relevant qualifications deemed to be equivalent may be granted credit transfer for one
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or both of the 12 credit point coursework subjects.
Course Rules.
Course Requirements
Students enrol in THES924 Thesis (full-time) or THES912 Thesis (part-time) under which they complete a major
presentation of creative work. The submission of creative work will normally be by exhibition, performance or presentation
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in the area of the major, supported by written documentation (approximately 5,000 words) focusing on aspects such as
origins of the work, structures and techniques used, and artistic theories underpinning the work. The Faculty requires that
research students submit their written documentation no later than the date of examination of their final exhibitions and
performances, except under extraordinary circumstances approved by the supervisor and Head of Postgraduate Studies.
Students presenting folios, for example literary manuscripts or music compositions, should place their dissertation and folio
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together in one submission for examination.

Students must also complete two 12 credit point coursework subjects in their discipline area.
The following is intended as a guide to the scale and style of creative work submission.
Creative Writing: Substantial folio of creative writing which may take the form of a large-scale project such as a novel
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(50,000 words), poetry collection (64 single-spaced pages) or script (75 minutes duration), or a combination of smaller pieces.
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Graphic Design: Graphic design portfolio/exhibition and/or website/CD-Rom. As an example of content, designers would
submit 10 to 15 graphic design works. Web designers would submit a major interactive web site or at least three smaller sites
on the net. Multimedia designers would submit a substantial interactive CD-Rom that demonstrates an innovative and
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professional design approach. All students must submit design roughs and supporting material for exhibition.
Media Arts: Major solo exhibition of new media artwork plus documented preliminary exhibitions.
Music Composition: Folio of compositions including up to five compositions and at least one work that employs large
resources or performance media.
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Performance - Theatre: Demonstration of proficiency and artistry in one of the following: directing, dramaturgy or
performance in a production of 45 to 60 minutes duration.
Visual Arts: Major solo exhibition of artwork plus documented preliminary exhibitions. As an example of content, painters
should submit at least eight to 12 major pieces, plus drawings and supporting material of exhibition standard. Equivalent
amounts of work will be expected of students working in other areas of the visual arts.
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Assessment for the Master of Creative Arts - Research is by two external assessors.
Course Program
THES924 Thesis full-time 24 Autumn and/or
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THES912 Thesis part-time 12 Autumn and/or
Spring
Plus coursework subjects in area of specialisation:
Creative Writing
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WRIT910 Analysis of Texts 12 Autumn

WRIT911 Literary Composition 12 Spring
Graphic Design
DESN910 Graphic Design Theory and Industry Research 12 Autumn
Methodologies
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DESN911 Studies in Process and Analysis: Graphic Design and New 12 Spring
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Media
Media Arts
Methodologies
DESN911 Studies in Process and Analysis: Graphic Design and New 12 Spring
Media
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OR
VISA910 Visual Arts Theory 12 Autumn
VISA911 Studies in Process and Analysis: Visual Arts 12 Spring
Music Composition
MUS 910 Music Analysis 12 Autumn
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MUS 915 Studies in Composition Technique 12 Spring

Theatre
THEA910 Theatre Analysis 12 Autumn
THEA911 Advanced Techniques in Theatre 12 Spring
Visual Arts
Law
Major Study Areas

Refer to listing under Doctor of Philosophy entry.
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Graduate Certificate in Broadcast Journalism
Testamur Title of Graduate Certificate in Broadcast Journalism
Arts
Degree:
Abbreviation: GradCertBroadcastJour
Commerce
Starting Session(s): Not available for commencement in 2011
Creative Arts
This course is currently under review and is not available to commencing students in 2011. Current students should refer to
the 2010 Course Handbook for details on the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Broadcast Journalism.
Other Information
Further information is available at coursefinder.uow.edu.au.
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Graduate Certificate in Journalism
Testamur Title of Graduate Certificate In Journalism
Degree:
Abbreviation: GradCertJour
Engineering
Graduate School
of Medicine
This course is currently under review and is not available to commencing students in 2011.

Current students should refer to the 2010 Course Handbook for details on the requirements of the GradCertJour.
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Graduate Certificate in Professional Writing
Informatics
Testamur Title of Graduate Certificate in Professional Writing
Degree:
Abbreviation: GradCertProfWrit
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This course is currently under review and is not available to commencing students in 2011.
Current students should refer to the 2010 Course Handbook for details on the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in
Professional Writing.
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Master of Creative Arts
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Creative Arts
Arts
Abbreviation: MCA
Duration: 1 year full-time or 1.5 to 2 years part-time
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Creative Arts
Overview
The Master of Creative Arts (MCA) is an intensive course focusing on the attainment of high level practical skills. It
normally consists of two coursework subjects plus a Major Presentation of creative work.
Each student is allocated a supervisor(s) responsible for the Major Presentation who advises on development of the creative
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work and its documentation.


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Normally applicants should hold a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution in an appropriate area of study. Students
without adequate formal qualifications may be required to complete up to 48 credit points of additional study, incorporating
relevant subjects; 48 credit points is the maximum number that can be completed in an academic year. Applicants should
have professional experience in their chosen area of study.
Course Requirements
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Students are required to complete 48 credit points of 900 level subjects consisting of two 12 credit point coursework subjects
plus a 24 credit point Major Presentation.
All students must submit a detailed outline of their proposed work for the Major Presentation to the supervisor(s) by the
fourth week of enrolment. A cross-disciplinary approach may be possible.
Assessment will be by two internal assessors and students will be awarded a ‘satisfactory’ or ‘unsatisfactory’ grade for the
major presentation.
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The following is intended as a guide for the Major Presentation:
DESN913 Major Presentation - Graphic Design
As an example of content, graphic designers would submit 10 graphic design works; interactive designers would produce a
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major interactive web site or multimedia piece, or several smaller sites or multimedia works.
MUS914 Major Presentation - Music Composition
Students will submit a major compositional project or portfolio, the substance and duration of which will be determined in
consultation with the supervisor/s accompanied by an analytical commentary of at least 2,000 words including appropriate
citation.
THEA913 Major Presentation - Theatre
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The Major Presentation is the planning and implementation of a practical presentation of the student’s work. Students will
give a public presentation accompanied by a 2,500 word analysis of the process undertaken with appropriate annotation and
commentary. All aspects of the presentation including content and duration must be negotiated with the supervisor(s).
VISA913 Major Presentation - Visual Arts
As an example of content, painters should submit at least eight major pieces, plus drawings and supporting material of
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exhibition standard. Equivalent amounts of work will be expected of students working in other areas of the visual arts. A
catalogue essay of approximately 2,000 words must accompany the Major Presentation.
WRIT913 Major Presentation - Creative Writing
Students will present either a work of short prose fiction (25,000 words); or collection of poetry (48 single-spaced pages); or a
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(60-minute) theatre/film/television script.

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Course Program
Creative Writing
WRIT910 Analysis of Texts 12 Autumn
WRIT911 Literary Composition 12 Spring
Arts
WRIT913 Major Presentation - Creative Writing 24 Annual
Graphic Design
Methodology
Commerce
DESN911 Studies in Process and Analysis: Graphic Design 12 Spring
DESN913 Major Presentation - Graphic Design 24 Annual
Music Composition
MUS 910 Music Analysis 12 Not on offer in 2011
MUS 915 Studies in Composition Technique 12 Not on offer in 2011
Creative Arts
MUS 914 Major Presentation - Music Composition 24 Not on offer in 2011
Theatre
THEA910 Theatre Analysis 12 Autumn
THEA911 Advanced Techniques in Theatre 12 Spring
THEA913 Major Presentation - Theatre 24 Annual
Visual Arts
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VISA913 Major Presentation - Visual Arts 24 Annual
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Master of Journalism
Testamur Title of Master of Journalism
Graduate School
Degree:
of Medicine
Abbreviation: MJour

Sciences
Informatics
the 2010 Course Handbook for details on the requirements of the Master of Journalism.
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Further information is available at coursefinder.uow.edu.au. Law
Science
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School

Master of Journalism Advanced
Testamur Title of Master of Journalism Advanced
Arts
Degree:
Abbreviation: MJourAdv
Commerce

Creative Arts
the 2010 Course Handbook for details on the requirements of the Master of Journalism Advanced.
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Master of Professional Writing

Testamur Title of Master of Professional Writing
Degree:
Abbreviation: MProfWrit
Engineering

Graduate School
of Medicine

the 2010 Course Handbook for details on the requirements of the Master of Professional Writing.
Sciences
Other Information
Master of Professional Writing Advanced

Informatics
Testamur Title of Master of Professional Writing Advanced

Degree:
Abbreviation: MProfWritAdv
Law

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the 2010 Course Handbook for details on the requirements of the Master of Professional Writing Advanced.
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Subject DescriptionS design practice and activity. The inclusion of structured
reflection provides a scaffold for the designer to unpack the
design process and expose the design knowledge and skill
CREA921 Research Topics in Creative Arts
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implicit in the finished design project.
Autumn Wollongong On Campus DESN910 Graphic Design Theory and
Spring Wollongong On Campus Industry Research Methodologies
Spring2011/Autumn2012 Wollongong On Campus Autumn Wollongong On Campus
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Subject Description: This subject provides students enrolled Co-requisites: None
Creative Arts
in the research degrees in Creative Arts with training in the Subject Description: This subject explores key aspects of
theories and research methodologies current in their chosen contemporary graphic design theory and practice in both
discipline areas. This training involves three modules national and transnational contexts. It allows students
of study: 1. a specific theory and methods module; 2. an to develop their own research within specific theoretical
advanced content-based module in the student’s discipline frameworks and with knowledge of historical design
area; and 3. a module in which the student writes a detailed movements. The subject overviews production processes
research proposal for their thesis/exegesis. The precise
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and emerging technologies of visual communications at
content of these modules will be determined on a case-by- both an individual and industrial level. As opportunity
case basis, with the student and the supervisor. It will be permits, guest designers and industry representatives will
approved by the Head of Postgraduate Studies. lead discussion on relevant design issues.
DESN901 Commercial Graphic DESN911 Studies in Process and
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Design Practice Analysis - Graphic Design
Not on offer in 2011 Autumn Wollongong On Campus
Graduate School
of Medicine
Exclusions: Not to count with DESN301 Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: This unit uses a Design Studio Team Subject Description: Students will develop a design concept
model, with students assigned the roles which operate based on relevant research, technical issues and design
within a design studio. Students are assigned commercial process. The concept will demonstrate research and critical

job briefs under the art direction of the lecturer. Clients analysis of the issues involved in producing a creative
are selected by the lecturer and students are expected to design work and may refer to examples of similar work by
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work within publishing budgets and meet strict production recognised designers or design movements. Students will be
deadlines. Students undertaking this subject will be expected to work independently and at an advanced level
required to work additional hours outside the subject and consult with their Subject Co-ordinator at specified
timetable in order to undertake liaison with clients and benchmark times in the development of their work.
coordinate services of commercial printers, pre-press,
DESN913 Major Presentation -
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copywriting and photographic and other production
services. Class and group communication in their subject Graphic Design
will be conducted, in part, via Web CT. Annual Wollongong On Campus
DESN902 Reflective Design Practice Spring2011/Autumn2012 Wollongong On Campus
Not on offer in 2011 Credit Points: 24
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Co-requisites: None Subject Description: Students will develop a substantial
portfolio presentation that demonstrates original thinking,
Exclusions: Not to count with DESN302
knowledge of the design area, and technical and production
Subject Description: This unit focuses on building a abilities that are required to produce a major piece of
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professional design profile and developing a reflective design work in a sustained thematic and cohesive way. As
practice. The development of a design profile of self-selected an example of content, graphic designers would submit 10
projects involving design for print and interactive media graphic design works; interactive designers would produce
will focus on developing each students design strengths and a major interactive web site or multimedia piece, or several
personal style. Engaging with reflective practice provides smaller sites or multimedia works. Students must submit a
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a framework for understanding and plotting the process of detailed outline of their proposed creative project for the
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Major Presentation to the supervisor/s by the fourth week of

enrolment. A cross-disciplinary approach may be possible.

DESN923 Major Presentation - Co-requisites: None
Graphic Design Exclusions: Not to count with DESN321
Arts
Subject Description: This unit introduces students to

Credit Points: 12 theories of new media design from analogue to digital
(including web and interactive multimedia). Students are
directed toward historical and current critical thinking and
Co-requisites: None research resources. Topics covered include: the genealogy
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Exclusions: Not to count with DESN913 of key analogue and digital imaging theories; philosophical
Subject Description: Students will develop a substantial influences and analytical methods for investigating new
portfolio presentation that demonstrates original thinking, media design products in their social, historical, cultural
knowledge of the design area, and technical and production and political contexts; post-modernism and digital design;
abilities that are required to produce a major piece of the impact of technological convergence on designing the
design work in a sustained thematic and cohesive way. As post-human; digital animation and cinema; recent digital
Creative Arts
an example of content, graphic designers would submit 10 design movements and major theorists; critical writings on
graphic design works; interactive designers would produce web design and multimedia design; and relationship of new
a major interactive web site or multimedia piece, or several media design to visual communications.
smaller sites or multimedia works. Students must submit a
detailed outline of their proposed creative project for the DESN992 Advanced Graphic Design Theory
Major Presentation to the supervisor/s by the fourth week of Not on offer in 2011
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enrolment. A cross-disciplinary approach may be possible. Credit Points: 6

DESN960 Graphic Design Theory and
Co-requisites: None
Industry Research Methodologies
Not on offer in 2011 Exclusions: Not to count with DESN322
Subject Description: This unit expands on theories of
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Credit Points: 6
design examined in previous semesters. Students are
Pre-requisites: None introduced to historical and current critical thinking
Co-requisites: None and research resources. Topics covered include: historical
Exclusions: Not to count with DESN910 trends, post-modernism and consumer design; fashion
and subculture issues in design; globalization and design;
Subject Description: This subject explores key aspects of
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philosophical influences and analytical methods of

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contemporary graphic design theory and practice in both

investigating design products in their social, historical,
national and transnational contexts. It allows students
cultural and political contexts; design movements, theorists
to develop their own research within specific theoretical
and critical writings on design practice.
frameworks and with knowledge of historical design
movements. The subject overviews production processes
JOUR992 Research Topics in Journalism
and emerging technologies of visual communications at

both an individual and industrial level. As opportunity
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permits, guest designers and industry representatives will Autumn Wollongong On Campus
lead discussion on relevant design issues. Spring Wollongong On Campus
Spring2011/Autumn2012 Wollongong On Campus
DESN961 Studies in Process and
Analysis - Graphic Design Credit Points: 24
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Pre-requisites: None Subject Description: This subject aims to provide students
enrolled in the Master of Arts-Research (Journalism)
Co-requisites: None
degree with training in the theories, concepts and research
Exclusions: Not to count with DESN911 methodologies current relevant to in their chosen research
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Subject Description: Students will develop a design concept topic. This training subject is designed with reasonable
based on relevant research, technical issues and design flexibility to help students direct their own learning and
process. The concept will demonstrate research and critical research experience, albeit under supervision. To acquire
analysis of the issues involved in producing a creative the knowledge, research skills and competencies needed to
design work and may refer to examples of similar work by successfully complete the research master’s thesis, students
recognised designers or design movements. Students will be may be directed to attend specific classes in quantitative
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expected to work independently and at an advanced level and qualitative social science research methods. These
and consult with their Subject Co-ordinator at specified classes are normally conducted in other faculties. To
benchmark times in the development of their work. complete this subject, students are required to submit the
following: (1) a 5,000 word report on specific theories and
DESN991 New Media Theory research methodologies relevant to the research topic;s (2)
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Not on offer in 2011 an advanced a 7,000-word annotation of literature relevant

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to research topic; and (3) a revised detailed 5,000-word

Credit Points: 6 research proposal that shows a critical understanding
Pre-requisites: None of theoretical and conceptual frameworks, and research
methodologies discovered throughout the session; and (4) professional standards considered include how to guard
an oral presentation of the research plan, research questions against defamation actions; libel laws; breach of privacy;
and anticipated outcomes. This will be presented to a panel confidentiality; protection of sources; standards of accuracy,
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comprising the supervisor, invited faculty members and fairness and subjectivity in journalism.
postgraduate students.
JRNL913 Introduction to Convergent
JRNL910 Journalism and Society Journalism
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Subject Description: This is a core subject in the Subject Description: This subject introduces students to
postgraduate journalism program. It aims to explain the
Creative Arts
current trends in convergent journalism. Students begin
multi-disciplinary facets of journalism and the cumulative by exploring related theories and practices of digital media,
body of work produced by journalists from the the period then apply this knowledge in understanding how journalism
of ‘old analogue’ media to today’s ‘new digital’ media is being changed by innovations in digital communication
environment. As journalism is underpinned by a strong technologies. Lecture topics and tutorials will cover
theoretical tradition that draws from a range of other photojournalism, basic audio techniques suitable for the
disciplines, this subject will examine relevant issues in news production of online audiovisual packages, building a blog
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construction, generation and distribtion under different and podcasting. Students will develop and maintain a blog,
situations and contexts. Lectures will cover these topics: learn to podcast and develop a personal online publication
news gatekeeping, the socialisation and professionalisation using a combination of text and images.
of journalists, news framing and construction, media
effects on audience, news agenda setting and other issues JRNL914 Professional Writing (1) -
affecting how journalists operate in different communities. Writing for Organisations
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Workshops will use contemporary and historical case studies
to contextualise these issues. Students will be expected to
lead the discussion on at least one of the workshop topics. Credit Points: 6
JRNL911 News Writing Fundamentals
Co-requisites: None
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of Medicine
Subject Description: This subject focuses on writing
Credit Points: 6 in an organisational context and explores the varied
Pre-requisites: None roles of written communication in public and private
Co-requisites: None sector organisations. The subject examines the different
communication strategies needed for internal and external

Exclusions: JOUR901 communication to different publics. Topics and class
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Subject Description: This foundation workshop-based exercises will cover: information writing such as FAQs,
subject will guide students in developing self-learning short form and long form reports and policy documents;
strategies and techniques in reporting news for the print promotional writing such as press releases and brochures,
media. Lectures and class exercises will focus on approaches and instructional writing such as how-to guides and
to interviewing in various situations information gathering, manuals.
researching, reporting, writing and story packaging. Topic
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areas include reporting hard news, writing human interest JRNL915 Professional Writing (2) - Desktop
and profile stories. Students will in the final weeks of the Publishing and Design
semester apply news reporting approaches to writing features
and packaging their stories for distribution in a converged
media environment. Credit Points: 6
JRNL912 Legal and Ethical Issues Co-requisites: None
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Subject Description: This subject builds on the skills
Credit Points: 6 learned in Professional Writing 1 and focuses on enhancing
Pre-requisites: None copy editing skills and principles of design for both print
Co-requisites: None and online publications. Topics covered include: working
with text and images, commissioning and rewriting
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Exclusions: JOUR903 copy, developing copy templates, sub editing, developing

Subject Description: This subject examines the legal and style manuals and publication design and InDesign and
ethical framework that governs the work of journalists. Photoshop.
It considers the nature, efficacy and administration of
ethical codes relevant to journalism, particularly the JRNL916 Journalism Investigation
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Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) Code and Research

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of Ethics and the Australian Press Council’s Statement Spring Wollongong On Campus
of Principles. Other aspects of professional conduct and
Credit Points: 6

Pre-requisites: None JRNL920 Journalism Project
Co-requisites: None Autumn Wollongong On Campus
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Exclusions: JOUR933 On-Line and Research Journalism

Subject Description: This subject is designed to train Credit Points: 6
students a range of research and journalism investigative Pre-requisites: None
methods. It includes the use of online databases, traditional
Co-requisites: None
library and archive work and other sources of public
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information. The use of survey material in journalism will Exclusions: JOUR945 Advanced Journalism Project
be studied, particularly the presentation of this data in a Subject Description: This subject is designed for students
news format. The organisation of news investigation teams, who choose to work on a supervised practical project
the techniques that they use, and what they produce will be to hone their media production skills. Project areas
analysed. Part of the subject will be devoted to news design available include: online news design and presentation;
and presentation on the World Wide Web. print publication design production; electronic news
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gathering and production; a short film or radio piece in

JRNL917 Feature Writing for Journalists the documentary and current affairs mode. Alternatively,
Autumn Wollongong On Campus students may also choose to cover broader aspects
Credit Points: 6 of investigative journalism in the following areas;
environment, science and technology, public affairs, arts,
Pre-requisites: None lifestyle and leisure, economics and business, religion, and
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Co-requisites: None sports. Concepts and skills can focus on print production,
Exclusions: JOUR902 online, radio or television journalistic genre.
Subject Description: This subject focuses on extending
JRNL921 Advanced Journalism Project
news reporting into feature writing, with consideration
given to ethical and legal restraints. Topics covered Spring Wollongong On Campus
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include: feature story introductions; feature story structures; Credit Points: 12

dialogue and characterisation; scene descriptions; feature Pre-requisites: None
length interviews; online and conventional research; and
Co-requisites: None
developing concepts. Different feature forms such as profiles,
news features, historical features, reviews, essays, opinion Exclusions: JOUR991 Major Journalism Project
columns, lifestyle features and specialist features from sport Subject Description: This subject is designed to give
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of Medicine
to travel will be covered. students the opportunity to combine their research

skills, theoretical knowledge and competencies and apply
JRNL918 Radio Journalism them to a research mini-thesis (about 10,000 words), or a
Spring Wollongong On Campus combination of a reflection production essay (about 5,000
Credit Points: 6 words) and creative/practical project. The subject also
enables students to explore cross-program or cross-faculty

Pre-requisites: None options. The project brief will be formulated in consultation
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Co-requisites: None with an academic member of staff who has agreed to act as
Exclusions: JOUR931 supervisor. Alternatively, can choose to complete a six-week
internship (30 working days or 210 hours), with a local or
Subject Description: This subject provides advanced skills
overseas media organisation. Students undertaking this
in interviewing for radio, script writing, editing, producing
subject may work within a single medium (print, broadcast
and presenting radio news and current affairs reports.
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or online) or a combination of media.

It will explore the preparation and production of short
radio features, as well as the characteristics of the medium
JRNL922 Major Journalism Project
in contemporary broadcasting. The course has a strong
practical component. Spring Wollongong On Campus
Credit Points: 24
JRNL919 Television Journalism Pre-requisites: None
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Co-requisites: None
Credit Points: 6 Exclusions: JOUR991
Pre-requisites: None Subject Description: This subject enables students to
Co-requisites: None undertake higher level research and/or practical work
Exclusions: JOUR932 under the supervision of an academic member of staff. The
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project could include a thesis (20,000 words)or a major

Subject Description: This subject provides advanced
investigative journalism project to comprise submission of
skills in script writing, editing, producing and presenting
a series of investigative stories (10,000 words) accompanied
television news or current affairs programs. A primary
by a reflective report (2000 words) of the issues that emerged
emphasis will be placed on techniques for gathering
from the investigation. Students are expected to work at a
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television news materials in the field.

very high level. Such students would be highly motivated
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and capable of self-directed independent leanring, albeit

under supervision.
JRNL923 Advanced Convergent Journalism MUS 914 Major Presentation -
Spring Wollongong On Campus Music Composition
Credit Points: 6 Annual Wollongong On Campus
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Pre-requisites: JRNL913 Introduction to Convergent Spring2011/Autumn2012 Wollongong On Campus
Journalism Credit Points: 24
Subject Description: In this subject students will build on
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Co-requisites: None
the skills acquired in JRNL913. The subject focuses on the
Subject Description: Students will undertake a program of
development of audio-visual packages using commercial
study leading to the development of a major compositional
software programs, incorporating movie clips, editing and
project or portfolio, the substance and duration of which
working with photographs, editing sound, working with
will be determined in consultation with the student’s
text, and creating slideshows with sound. Students will
supervisor/s. The Major Presentation will reflect a student’s
Creative Arts
be expected to produce their own multimedia packages
ability to develop, sustain and execute original ideas,
on a range of topics. They will also play a role in the
supported by excellence in technical ability. The Major
development and editing of the School of Journalism’s on-
Presentation must be accompanied by an analytical
line publication.
commentary of at least 2,000 words including appropriate
citation. Students must submit a detailed outline of their
JRNL925 International Journalism
proposed creative project for the Major Presentation to
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the supervisor/s by the fourth week of enrolment. A cross-
Credit Points: 6 disciplinary approach may be possible.
MUS 915 Studies in Composition Technique
Co-requisites: None
Exclusions: JOUR922 Multicultural and International
Credit Points: 12
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Journalism
Subject Description: This subject defers to the New World
Information Order debates, which began in the 1960s but Co-requisites: None
dropped off the agenda in the early 1980s, as a framework Subject Description: This subject provides an overview
for understanding the changing trends of international of the contemporary processes and technical concerns
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reporting. Digital communication technology and online employed in the development of original music
of Medicine
journalism methodologies will provide the context for composition. It emphasises an analysis of the processes,
examining how global events are being reported and experimentation, technologies and themes of compositional
represented by mainstream and alternative media. Key work by individual composers, as well as the performance,
issues explored are: How are foreign correspondents production and distribution of contemporary music in
responding to demands by developing countries for a more

relation to emerging technologies. Students will create a
sensitive, accurate and fair coverage? How do Western news folio of short works in genres determined in consultation
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agencies differ from Third World news agencies in their with their Subject Coordinator. Each student will document
operations and professional culture? How can journalists the research processes undertaken in the making of his or
fulfil a more public-service and development-oriented role in her creative work. Students will be expected to work at an
the coverage of global problems - in light of the Millenium advanced level and with a high degree of independence.
Development Goals targeted for 2015? How can foreign
correspondents consider the socio-economic interests and THEA910 Theatre Analysis
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development needs of the countries they are reporting on Autumn Wollongong On Campus
without compromising the fundamentals of professional
journalism? What attitudes and attributes define an Credit Points: 12
effective foreign correspondent? Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
MUS 910 Music Analysis
Subject Description: This subject explores contemporary
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theatre and performance practice and theory within

Credit Points: 12 a program of directed and independent reading and
Pre-requisites: None analysis. Through an emphasis on the place of theatre and
performance in contemporary culture, this subject seeks to
Co-requisites: None
encourage students to develop individual research strengths
Subject Description: This subject explores contemporary and to understand how their individual creative practice
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compositional practice and theory, within a program of might be positioned within the broader cultural landscape.
directed and independent reading and analysis. With an
emphasis on understanding the student’s own creative THEA911 Advanced Techniques in Theatre
practice, the subject encourages the development Spring Wollongong On Campus
of individual research strengths. Both textual and
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compositional research strategies are emphasised in Credit Points: 12

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presentation and writing. Pre-requisites: None

Co-requisites: None

Subject Description: Students will prepare to undertake a VISA910 Visual Arts Theory
written exegesis around their creative work. Each student Autumn Wollongong On Campus
will document their research process through a reflective
Credit Points: 12
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journal, as well as developing drafts and visual materials as

appropriate and an annotated bibliography. Students will Pre-requisites: None
be expected to work at an advanced level and with a high Co-requisites: None
degree of independence.
arts practice and theory in both national and transnational
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THEA913 Major Presentation - Theatre contexts. With an emphasis on placing the self within a
Annual Wollongong On Campus specific culture and history, the subject encourages the
Spring2011/Autumn2012 Wollongong On Campus development of individual research strengths. It refers
Credit Points: 24 to historical art and craft movements through current
theoretical frameworks. Both textual and visual research
Creative Arts
strategies are emphasised in presentation and writing.

Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: Students will undertake a practical VISA911 Studies in Process and
presentation of their creative work in theatre and/or Analysis - Visual Arts
performance. All aspects of the presentation including Spring Wollongong On Campus
content and duration will be determined with the approval
Credit Points: 12
of the supervisor. The creative work should reflect the
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student’s ability to develop, sustain and execute original Pre-requisites: None

ideas in a cohesive and capable way. It must be accompanied Co-requisites: None
by a 2,500-word exegesis, describing and analysing the Subject Description: This subject overviews theoretical
processes undertaken. Students must submit a detailed perspectives, production processes and technical concerns
outline of their proposed creative project for the Major of art in contemporary practice. It emphasises a critical
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Presentation to the supervisor/s by the fourth week of analysis of sources, content and approaches relating to
enrolment. A cross-disciplinary approach may be possible. visual art works including the presentation and installation
of artwork in relation to emerging debates in contemporary
VISA903 Advanced Visual Arts Studio E art enquiry. Each student will research, analyse and
Not on offer in 2011 contextualise strategies relevant to the specific discipline
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Credit Points: 6 and individual topic. Students will be expected to work at

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Pre-requisites: None an advanced level and with a high degree of independence

in their chosen studio discipline.
Co-requisites: None
Exclusions: Not to count with VISA303 VISA913 Major Presentation - Visual Arts
Subject Description: Students may choose to specialise

or combine visual arts media. Interdisciplinary work Spring2011/Autumn2012 Wollongong On Campus
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will be encouraged. A self-initiated major project will be

Credit Points: 24
developed in consultation with the lecturer and appropriate
research undertaken. Students will document their work Pre-requisites: None
processes and research, present their work for review Co-requisites: None
on a regular basis and take active part in class reviews, Subject Description: Students will present a substantial
seminars and excursions. Emphasis will be placed on
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exhibition of work that reflects technical skill, knowledge

individual development, self-management and awareness of and use of materials, and an ability to develop, sustain
contemporary visual arts issues. and execute original ideas in a cohesive and thematic way.
As an example of content, painters should submit at least
VISA904 Advanced Visual Arts Studio F eight major pieces plus drawings and supporting material
Not on offer in 2011 of exhibition standard. Equivalent amounts of work will
Credit Points: 6 be expected of students working in other areas of the
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Pre-requisites: None visual arts. Students must submit a detailed outline of their
Co-requisites: None the supervisor/s by the fourth week of enrolment. A cross-
Exclusions: Not to count with VISA304 disciplinary approach may be possible.
Subject Description: Students may choose to specialise
VISA921 Introduction to Indigenous
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in or combine visual arts media. Interdisciplinary work

will be encouraged. A self-initiated major project will be Art and Visual Culture
developed in consultation with the lecturer and appropriate Not on offer in 2011
research undertaken. Students will document their work Credit Points: 6
processes and research, present their work for review
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on a regular basis and take active part in class reviews,

seminars and excursions. Emphasis will be placed on Co-requisites: None
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individual development, self-management and awareness of Exclusions: Not to count with VISA321
contemporary visual arts issues.
Subject Description: This subject surveys the concept of Credit Points: 6
visual culture as a way of understanding contemporary art, Pre-requisites: None
with a particular focus on Indigenous arts in Australia. The
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importance of underlying traditions is investigated in both Co-requisites: None
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal arts as well as the social Exclusions: Not to count with VISA911
conditions of production, presentation and collection. Both Subject Description: This subject overviews production
textual and visual research strategies are emphasised in processes and technical concerns of art in contemporary
presentation and writing. practice. It emphasises an analysis of the processes,
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experimentation, materiality and content of visual work by
VISA922 Representation and Space individual artists, and the presentation and installation of
in Post Colonial World artwork in relation to emerging technologies. Each student
Not on offer in 2011 will document the research processes in the making of
Credit Points: 6 his or her creative work in a visual journal. Students will
be expected to work at an advanced level and with a high
Creative Arts
Pre-requisites: None degree of independence in their chosen studio discipline.
Co-requisites: None
Exclusions: Not to count with VISA322 WRIT910 Analysis of Texts
Subject Description: This subject surveys contemporary
arts practices, with a focus on Australian and Asian arts Credit Points: 12
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in relation to postcolonial ideas. There is an emphasis on Pre-requisites: None
reviewing current exhibitions and the use of theoretical
Co-requisites: None
perspectives and critical practices appropriate to recent art
debates, exhibitions and studio practices. Subject Description: In fortnightly seminars students will
undertake a detailed study of relevant texts in their area of
VISA923 Major Presentation - Visual Arts specialisation, in poetry, prose fiction or script writing. The
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Not on offer in 2011 subject aims to develop and refine the ability to trace in
detail the relationship between the effects gained by a text
Credit Points: 12 and the techniques of writing used to achieve them. This
Pre-requisites: None subject aims to provide a forum for discussions and debates
Co-requisites: None about the significant writing techniques used in major texts
by established writers in order to inform, challenge and
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Exclusions: Not to count with VISA913
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enrich the student’s own creative practice. Issues on voice,
Subject Description: Students will present a substantial style, use of image, structure and theme will be the major
exhibition of work that reflects technical skill, knowledge concerns.
and use of materials, and an ability to develop, sustain
and execute original ideas in a cohesive and thematic way. WRIT911 Literary Composition

As an example of content, painters should submit at least Spring Wollongong On Campus
eight major pieces plus drawings and supporting material
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Credit Points: 12
of exhibition standard. Equivalent amounts of work will
be expected of students working in other areas of the Pre-requisites: None
visual arts. Students must submit a detailed outline of their Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: At a series of seminars throughout
the session students will be required to develop and refine
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disciplinary approach may be possible.
their awareness of the techniques and processes of literary
composition and to demonstrate their control of these
VISA960 Visual Arts Theory through the composition of a major piece of writing in a
Not on offer in 2011 mode, genre and/or voice outside of their usual practice.
Credit Points: 6 Students will be required to discuss the effects they are
Pre-requisites: None seeking in their writing and to describe and evaluate the
techniques they have employed to achieve those effects.
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Co-requisites: None Students will also be expected to respond to their peers’

Exclusions: Not to count with VISA910 writing projects in a constructive manner.
arts practice and theory in both national and transnational WRIT913 Major Presentation -
contexts. With an emphasis on placing the self within a Creative Writing
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specific culture and history, the subject encourages the Annual Wollongong On Campus
development of individual research strengths. It refers Spring2011/Autumn2012 Wollongong On Campus
to historical art and craft movements through current
theoretical frameworks. Both textual and visual research Credit Points: 24
strategies are emphasised in presentation and writing. Pre-requisites: None
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Co-requisites: None
VISA961 Studies in Process and
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Analysis - Visual Arts


Subject Description: Students will present either a work
of prose fiction (25-30,000 words); or a collection of
poetry (48 pages); or a 60 minute theatre/film/television
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script. Students must submit a detailed outline of their

disciplinary approach may be possible.
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Faculty of Education
Arts
Courses Offered
Research Degrees
Commerce
Doctor of Education
Master of Education - Research (see page 84)
Creative Arts
Coursework Degrees
Graduate Certificate in Adult Education (see page 85)
Graduate Certificate in Computer Based Learning (see page 86)
Graduate Certificate in Early Years Education (see page 87)
Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership (see page 88)
Education
Graduate Certificate in Gifted Education (see page 88)
Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (see page 89)
Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies in Education (see page 90)
Graduate Certificate in Literacy Leadership (see page 91)
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Graduate Certificate in Outdoor Education (see page 92)
Graduate Certificate in Physical and Health Education (see page 93)
Graduate Certificate in Special Education (see page 93)
Graduate Certificate in TESOL (see page 94)
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Graduate Certificate in Vocational Education and Training (see page 95)
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Graduate Diploma in Adult Education (see page 98)
Graduate Diploma in Higher Education (see page 98)
Graduate Diploma in Vocational Education and Training (see page 99)

Graduate Diploma in Education Primary (see page 100)
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Graduate Diploma in Education Conversion Primary (see page 102)
Graduate Diploma in Education Secondary (see page 103)
Graduate Diploma in Education Conversion Secondary (see page 105)
Graduate Diploma in TESOL (see page 106)
Master of Arts (Information Technology in Education and Training) (see page 108)
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Master of Education (see page 108)
Master of Physical and Health Education (see page 111)

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Master of Education - Research
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Education - Research
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Abbreviation MEd-Res
Home Faculty: Education
Delivery Mode: On campus (Flexible), Distance
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Overview
The Master of Education - Research is a specialised research degree for students who either wish to pursue research careers in
education or whose future career will require them to interpret and apply the findings of educational research.
Entry Requirements
Entry is available to candidates with a Bachelors Honours degree with a major in Education; a Masters degree by coursework
Education
in Education, or a Bachelors degree by coursework majoring in Education (or equivalent) where a Distinction average has
been maintained, or a Bachelors (degree) by coursework majoring in Education including additional research experience
deemed appropriate by the Faculty of Education. It is expected that the candidate would have prior knowledge in an
introductory research methods through a Bachelor or Masters degree program.
Course Requirements
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The degree program comprises:

a) 24 credit points of research subjects which will provide research preparation for the thesis component of the
degree, including
(i) EDGZ930 Advanced Research Methods in Education
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(ii) EDGZ931 Research Proposal

(iii) EDGZ932 Advanced Research Seminar
b) a supervised thesis to the value of 48 credit points (THES912/924), to be examined
externally.
Candidates will be required to pass all coursework subjects at the first attempt. Students who do not meet this requirement
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will have their candidature terminated.
Course Program
Subjects Credit Points
EDGZ930 Advanced Research Methods in Education 8
EDGZ931 Research Proposal 8
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EDGZ932 Advanced Research Seminar 8

THES912 Research Thesis-Part time 48 total
or
THES924 Research Thesis-Full time 48 total
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Further information is available at coursefinder.uow.edu.au or email: ssc@uow.edu.au

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Graduate Certificate in Adult Education/ Higher Education/
Vocational Education and Training
Arts
Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Adult Education
Graduate Certificate in Higher Education
Graduate Certificate in Vocational Education and Training
Abbreviation: GCertAdEd - Adult Education
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GCertHighEd - Higher Education
GCertVET - Vocational Education and Training
Duration: 1 session full time or part time equivalent
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Delivery Mode: On campus (Face-to-face with online support)
Distance
UOW Course Code: 1151 - Adult Education
Education
696 - Higher Education
1152 - Vocational Education and Training
CRICOS Code: 053881A - Adult Education
053882M - Higher Education
053883K - Vocational Education and Training
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Overview
This program seeks to explore adult education in a broad cross-sectoral response and will also aim to have significant links
with other programs in the Faculty of Education.
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The program seeks to capitalise on an environment of innovation and change in:
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· Higher Education
· TAFE and VET in Schools programs
· Health and Community Services

· Military, police and security services
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· Corrective services
The courses provide opportunity for students, who are most often mid-career professionals, to develop work-based projects to
sustain innovation and change in their own organisations in their post graduate courses.
The program incorporates a learning framework and a modular structure that provides opportunities for:
· flexible entry and exit
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· customisation
· multiple client groups to access the course in fee paying market
The Graduate Certificate is offered in the three streams of Adult Education, Higher Education and VET and assessment
tasks are focussed in the relevant group of learners.
Entry Requirements
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Entry is available to candidates who satisfy the University’s entry requirements for Graduate Certificates (i.e. a three
year degree or equivalent). Consideration will be given to candidates who can demonstrate a combination of training
qualifications, eg Certificate IV and professional experience that are equivalent to a three year degree, but candidates should
check whether this pathway meets the formal teaching accreditation requirements of their employers.
Entry into the Graduate Certificate assumes experience in teaching and a students must have a workplace context to
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satisfactorily complete these assessment tasks.
Credit Arrangements
Students who wish to continue onto the MEd program can transfer 24 credit points for subjects completed in a Graduate
Certificate program, provided the candidate has not formally graduated with the Graduate Certificate award. If the
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candidate has formally received the Graduate Certificate, up to 12 credit points of credit will be granted towards the MEd.
School

Course Program
Subjects are chosen from the list below in consultation with the course co-ordinator, to total 24 credit points.
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EDGH951 Global Issues and Trends in Adult Education/Higher Education and VET* 8
EDGH952 Learning about Learning in Adult Education/Higher Education and VET 8
EDGH953 Design and Use of New Technologies in Adult Education/Higher Education and 8
VET
Commerce
EDGH954 Leading and Managing in Adult Education/Higher Education and VET 8

EDGH955 Continuing Professional Development in Adult Education/Higher Education 8
and VET
EDGH956 Innovation in Adult Education/Higher Education and VET 8
EDGH957 Multiliteracies and Numeracies in Adult Education/Higher Education and VET 8
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*EDGH951 is a compulsory subject in this program
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Graduate Certificate in Computer Based Learning

Education
Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Computer Based Learning

Abbreviation: GCertCompBasedLearn
Duration: 1 session full-time or part-time equivalent
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Distance
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Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Computer-Based Learning is designed to enable graduates to extend their knowledge of the use
of computer technology in teaching.
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Entry Requirements
Entry is available to candidates who satisfy the University’s entry requirements for Graduate Certificates (i.e. a three-year
degree or equivalent).
Credit Transfer
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Course Program
Law
EDGE900 Introduction to Technology in Education 8

Plus other subjects chosen from the subjects listed in the Information Technology in Education and Training Program
chosen in consultation with the Course Co-ordinator to complete a 24 credit point program.
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Graduate Certificate in Early Years Education
Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Early Years Education
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Abbreviation: GCertEarlyYearsEd
Duration: Two sessions part time
Delivery Mode: Distance
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CRICOS Code: N/A
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Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Early Years Education is an exciting new program which specialises in working with children
0-5 years. It is a specialist postgraduate early childhood education program of the highest quality studied part time over
one academic year, ensuring that graduates are well equipped for the increasingly expanding and rewarding role of early
childhood educator. This Graduate Certificate is part of a strategy by the University and the Faculty of Education to
prioritise education in the Early Years. The Certificate supports the capacity of relevant professionals to meet workforce
Education
requirements in line with Australian Government directions in early childhood education and care reform.
The Graduate Certificate in Early Years Education will provide:
a) a fourth year of study in Early Childhood Education (in terms of remuneration) for students who have completed a three
year early childhood qualification (supported by the Independent Education Union of Australia); and
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b) a postgraduate program of study for students interested in pursuing higher degree study in this area.
Current employment experiences will be recognised for professional experience.
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements
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Minimum 3 year degree in Early Childhood Education [eg. Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood / Learning)]
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or
Equivalent study of no less than 3 years at an approved Higher Education Institution (eg. College of Advanced Education) in
Early Childhood Education.
or

Minimum 3 year recognised teaching qualification or equivalent eg. Bachelor of Teaching or Bachelor of Education
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or
3 year degree plus Grad Diploma in Education
Special Note: Entry may be considered for students with a combination of tertiary studies and professional experience that is
deemed equivalent to a three year teaching degree.
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English Language Requirements
IELTS scores: Minimum overall 7; Reading 7; Writing 6.5; Speaking 6; Listening 6
This minimum level of English language proficiency is so that students can function effectively in a professional early years
setting.
Course Program
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The Graduate Certificate in Early Years Education consists of 24 credit points of study, completed over a minimum of one
year of part-time study. The four subjects are listed below:
Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Delivery method(s)
EDGY901 Pedagogy Practice and Play in the Early Years 6 flexible
EDGY902 Early Years Curriculum Studies 6 flexible
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EDGY903 Socio-cultural Perspectives in the Early Years 6 flexible

EDGY904 Management, Supervision and Leadership for Early 6 flexible
Childhood Professionals
EDGY905 Healthy Lifestyles for Pre-School Children: Physical 6 flexible
Activity
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Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership
Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership
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Abbreviation: GCertEdLead
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Distance
Starting Sessions: Autumn, Spring
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Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership is designed to provide an opportunity for mid-career professionals
with a background in schools, tertiary education and adult education and training to undertake an intensive professional
development program to address the changing nature of their work.
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Entry Requirements
Credit Arrangements
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Up to 6cp of credit may be granted in the GCertEdLeadership, for relevant study or professional development courses
completed, that are in addition to the normal entry requirement for this program.
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Course Program
EDGL901 Foundations of Educational Leadership 6
EDGL903 Introduction to Educational Management 6
Plus other subjects chosen from the subjects listed in the Educational Leadership Program chosen in consultation with the
course co-ordinator to complete a 24 credit point program.
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Graduate Certificate in Gifted Education

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Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Gifted Education

Abbreviation: GCertGiftedEd
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Distance
Science
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Gifted Education is designed to provide a specialist qualification in the area of Gifted Education
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for graduates interested in qualifying in this area. The course consists of 24 credit points generally completed over twelve
School
months.
Entry Requirements
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Credit Arrangements
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Course Program
Students must complete 24cp chosen from the subjects listed below. Other subjects from the Special Education may be
included with the approval of the specialisation program co-ordinator.
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EDGX901 Psychology for Educators 6
EDGS922 Teaching Gifted Students 6
EDGS924 Giftedness in Special Populations 6
EDGS912 Contemporary Perspectives in the Education of Students with Diverse Needs 6
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Distance
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Overview
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· customisation
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Entry Requirements
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Credit Arrangements
Education
Course Program
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VET
and VET
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Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies in Education

Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies in Education
Abbreviation: GCertInterDisStEd
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Duration: 1 session full-time or part time equivalent
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Overview
This new program provides the opportunity for students to combine studies in a number of the specialist postgraduate areas
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of the Faculty, and also to explore issues in the foundation areas of Educational Psychology and Sociology.
The Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies can also be used as a pathway for entry into the MEd for students who
do not have the four year teaching degree required for Masters entry.
These subjects may form a major study in a Master of Education program, and are also available to students from any major
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area of study as elective subjects to complement the major area of study. All subjects in this specialisation are delivered to
comply with the Federal Government National Code requirements for international students (ie at least 75% face-to-face
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delivery).
Entry Requirements
Entry is available to candidates who satisfy the University’s entry requirements for Graduate Certificates (i.e. a three year
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Credit Arrangements
Students who wish to continue onto the MEd may transfer up to 24 credit points for subjects completed in a Graduate
Certificate program, provided the candidate has not formally graduated with the Graduate Certificate award and these
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subjects are over and above the MEd entry requirements. If the candidate has formally received the Graduate Certificate, up
to 12 credit points of credit may be granted towards the MEd.
Course Program
Subjects chosen from the list below to total 24 credit points.
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EDGX902 Educational Sociology: Culture, Society and Education 6
EDGX910 Researching Children 6
EDGX917 International and Intercultural Perspectives in Education 8
Additional subjects for this specialisation may be drawn from other specialisations but must be approved by the Director of
Education
Graduate Teaching.
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Graduate Certificate in Literacy Leadership
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Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Literacy Leadership
Abbreviation: GCertLitLead
Duration: 1 year part-time
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Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Literacy Leadership is designed for teachers wishing to lead change in literacy practice at school
and district levels. It will extend students’ understandings in key aspects of English including working with assessment data
from a range of sources. It also presents an opportunity to focus on leadership skills.
All subjects will be offered in blended delivery mode; that is, a combination of face-to-face and online. However it is possible
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to study the course entirely online.
Entry Requirements
Entry is available to candidates who satisfy the University’s entry requirements for Graduate Certificates (ie a three year
degree or equivalent). However, it is assumed that students have teaching qualifications in general language and literacy
pedagogy.
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Credit Arrangements
Credit is only granted for study that is over and above the entry requirements for the MEd.
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Course Program
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EDGL911 Leadership in Curriculum* 6

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EDGR921 Expanding Literacy Repertoires* 6

EDGR925 Literacy Assessment: Research, Policy and Practice* 6

Plus 6 credit points chosen from the Literacy Education specialisation listed below, or the Faculty’s Graduate Schedule in
consultation with the Literacy Specialisation Coordinator.
EDGR922 Literature for Children and Young People 6
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EDGR923 Knowing about Language in Context 6

EDGR924 Learning Environments for Literacy Development 6
EDGR926 Current Issues in English 6
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*Compulsory subjects for this program

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Graduate Certificate in Outdoor Education

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Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Outdoor Education

Abbreviation: GCertOutdoorEd
Education
Delivery Mode: Flexible

CRICOS Code: N/A
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Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Outdoor Education is designed for educators interested in attaining the necessary skills and
competencies to effectively teach outdoor education in a school or training setting. Outdoor Education draws on the
disciplines of experiential education, adventure education, environmental education, social science and the humanities.
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Subjects are delivered flexibly, ie require attendance at weekend activities on or near the Wollongong campus.
Entry Requirements
Credit Arrangements
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Students who wish to continue onto the MEd or MPHEd program can transfer 24 credit points for subjects completed in a
Graduate Certificate program, provided the candidate has not formally graduated with the Graduate Certificate award. If the
candidate has formally received the Graduate Certificate, up to 12 credit points of credit will be granted towards the MEd or
MPHEd. Credit will only be granted for subjects completed over and above the entry requirements for the MEd or MPHEd.
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Course Program
Four compulsory subjects (totalling 24 credit points) in the major study area:
EDGP910 Introduction to Outdoor Education 6
EDGP912 Facilitation Techniques in Outdoor Education 6
EDGP935 Leadership and Management in Physical Education, Sport and Recreation 6
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EDGP990 Practicum in a Learning Environment 6
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Graduate Certificate in Physical and Health Education
Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Physical and Health Education
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Abbreviation: GCertPE&Health
Duration: One session full-time
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Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Physical and Health Education is designed as a bridging program to update knowledge in
relation to Adolescent Health and Practical Studies for domestic and international students. It will also provide an avenue
for professional development of practicing teachers.
Entry Requirements
Education
Entry to this course will generally be on successful completion of an undergraduate degree or equivalent. Students must meet
the English language requirements of the Graduate Diploma in Education.
Course Program
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EDGP901 Adolescent Health Studies I 6
EDGP902 Adolescent Health Studies II 6
EDGP903 Promoting Physical Activity I 6
EDGP904 Promoting Physical Activity II 6
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Graduate Certificate in Special Education

Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Special Education
Abbreviation: GCertSpecialEd
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Informatics
Distance
Overview
Law
The Graduate Certificate in Special Education is designed to provide a specialist qualification in the area of Special
Education for graduates interested in qualifying in this area. Contact the Special Education program co-ordinator for more
details. The course consists of 24 credit points completed over twelve months.
Entry Requirements
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Credit Arrangements
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to 12 credit points of credit may be granted towards the MEd, provided MEd entry requirements are met.

Course Program
Students must complete 24cp chosen from the following subjects:
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EDGS901 Introduction to Inclusive Education: Strategies, Policies and Legislation 6
EDGS912 Contemporary Perspectives in the Education of Children with Diverse Needs 6
EDGS914 Assessment and Instruction of Individuals with High Support Needs 6
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EDGS916 Models of Behaviour Management 6

EDGS918 Approaches to Reading Difficulties: Theories and Strategies 6
EDGS920 Language and Communication Difficulties: Theory and Practice 6
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Graduate Certificate in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of

Other Languages)
Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in TESOL
Education
Abbreviation: GCertTESOL
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Distance
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Overview
The Graduate Certificate in TESOL provides an accredited specialist qualification for teachers who want to teach English to
speakers of other languages in Australia or internationally to children, teenagers or adults. The course is regarded as a highly
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practical qualification for those with little or no experience in second language teaching.
The course consists of a choice of four subjects and includes supervised TESOL professional experience required by employer
bodies. Students can choose from a range of subjects which provide a foundation in second language teaching and learning.
Although the course places its emphasis on practice all subjects are underpinned by the latest research and theory in the
field. Students learn how to develop teaching programs and lesson plans, how to assess ESL learners’ language, how to teach
the skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening as well as grammar and vocabulary. Applicants are advised to check with
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potential employing bodies regarding employment requirements.

This course is offered both on campus and through distance education, delivered primarily online.
Entry Requirements
degree or equivalent). It is expected that candidates have teaching experience or qualifications.
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The GCertTESOL requires some practical classroom experience in TESOL. It provides the formal theoretical component
and supervised practicum experience required in a formal accredited teaching qualification. Those with no teaching
experience should apply for the Graduate Diploma in TESOL.
International students must meet the current Faculty English Language requirements (6.5 IELTS).
Credit Arrangements
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to 12 credit points of credit may be granted towards the MEd, provided MEd entry requirements are met.
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Course Program
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Subjects are chosen from the list below to complete 24 credit points.
EDGT917 English Language: Learners’ Problems 6
EDGT930 Methodology in Second Language Teaching* 6
EDGT931 Teaching Speaking and Listening 6
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EDGT932 Second Language Literacy 6
EDGT934 Teaching Pronunciation and Prosody 6
EDGT935 Teaching English in International Contexts 6
EDGT937 Field Experience Project in TESOL* 6
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EDGT938 Professional Experience in TESOL* 6
EDGT940 Materials and Technology in Second Language Teaching 6
EDGT983 Assessment in TESOL 6
EDGT984 Theories of Second Language Learning 6
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EDGT985 English in Specific Contexts 6
* EDGT930 and one of EDGT937 or EDGT938 are compulsory subjects in the GCertTESOL.
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Overview
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Science

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Entry Requirements
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Credit Arrangements
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Course Program
Education

VET
Engineering

and VET
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of Medicine
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Informatics
Law
Science
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Arts
Commerce
Creative Arts
Distance
Education
Engineering
Overview
Graduate School
of Medicine
· Higher Education

Sciences
Informatics
· customisation
Entry Requirements
Law
Science
Credit Arrangements
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School

Course Program
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VET
Commerce

and VET
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Graduate Diploma in Adult Education / Higher Education /

Education

Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Diploma in Adult Education
Graduate Diploma in Higher Education
Engineering
Graduate Diploma in Vocational Education and Training

Abbreviation: GDipAdultEd
GDipHigherEd
GDipVET
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of Medicine
Duration: 1 year full-time or part time equivalent

Distance

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UOW Course Code: 677 - GDipAdultEd

678 - GDipHigherEd
679 - GDipVET
CRICOS Code: N/A
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Overview
The Adult Education and Training postgraduate specialisation has been developed to respond to an emerging market in
adult, vocational training and higher education and the need to respond to initiatives in education and training around
online learning and flexible delivery. The program will capitalise on an environment of innovation and change in:
· Higher Education
Law

Science
sustain innovation and change in their own organizations in their post graduate courses.
The GDipVET meets the Australian Qualifications framework requirements for promotional positions in the TAFE sector.
The program will incorporate a learning framework and a modular structure that provides opportunities for:
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· Flexible entry and exit

School
· Customisation
· Multiple client groups to access the course in fee paying market
The program is offered in online mode and will have options for total online and mixed mode delivery depending on student
and client needs.
Entry Requirements
Arts
Entry is available to graduates of this or another approved university who seek teaching qualifications in Adult Education/
VET. Consideration will be given to candidates who can demonstrate a combination of training qualifications, eg Certificate
IV, and professional experience that are equivalent to a three year degree.
Course Program
Commerce
EDGH951* Global Issues and Trends in Adult Education/Higher Education and VET 8
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VET
and VET
Or other subjects selected in consultation with the Program Co-ordinator.
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Graduate Diploma in Adult Education / Higher Education /
Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Diploma in Adult Education
Graduate School
Graduate Diploma in Higher Education
of Medicine
Graduate Diploma in Vocational Education and Training
Abbreviation: GDipAdultEd
GDipHigherEd

GDipVET
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Distance
Informatics
UOW Course Code: 677 - GDipAdultEd
678 - GDipHigherEd
679 - GDipVET
CRICOS Code: N/A
Law
Overview
The Adult Education and Training postgraduate specialisation has been developed to respond to an emerging market in
adult, vocational training and higher education and the need to respond to initiatives in education and training around
online learning and flexible delivery. The program will capitalise on an environment of innovation and change in:
Science
· Higher Education
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School
sustain innovation and change in their own organizations in their post graduate courses.

The GDipVET meets the Australian Qualifications framework requirements for promotional positions in the TAFE sector.
The program will incorporate a learning framework and a modular structure that provides opportunities for:
Arts
· Flexible entry and exit

· Customisation
· Multiple client groups to access the course in fee paying market
The program is offered in online mode and will have options for total online and mixed mode delivery depending on student
and client needs.
Commerce
Entry Requirements
Entry is available to graduates of this or another approved university who seek teaching qualifications in Adult Education/
VET. Consideration will be given to candidates who can demonstrate a combination of training qualifications, eg Certificate
IV, and professional experience that are equivalent to a three year degree.
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Course Program
EDGH951* Global Issues and Trends in Adult Education/Higher Education and VET 8
Education
VET
and VET
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Or other subjects selected in consultation with the Program Co-ordinator.
Other Information
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of Medicine
Graduate Diploma in Education Primary

Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Diploma in Education Primary
Abbreviation: GDipEd

Duration: 1 calendar year
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Starting Session(s): GDE Primary Autumn (January)
Location: Wollongong, Shoalhaven, Bega and Batemans Bay
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Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Education Primary provides a professional course of pre-service education for intending primary
school teachers. The structure of the program seeks to combine the practical and theoretical elements of teaching by
engaging students in professional aspects, including methods (Key Learning Areas-KLA) and classroom practice, from
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the beginning of the course. Underpinning and integrated within the professional aspects are curriculum studies and the
“foundation” disciplines of education. Each component is intended to contribute to the development of concepts and skills
relating to an understanding of, and competence in, teaching. It is expected that prospective teachers will develop as
autonomous professionals who will be competent, innovative, and capable of contributing to the formulation of curriculum
in schools and committed to their own continuous professional growth.
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The course is a 72 credit point program accelerated into one extended calendar year, commencing mid January and
concluding late November. Part time study is only available at satellite campuses.
The GDipEd program involves lectures, seminars, tutorials, individual assignments, group exercises and eleven weeks of full-
time professional experience in schools.
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Literacy Requirements
To satisfy the outcomes of all professional experiences students will require highly developed written and spoken English
literacy skills. Students may be required to complete private tuition or courses in English literacy to develop their spoken
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and written English skills to a level of competency that will enable them to meet professional experience outcomes. These
outcomes are required to satisfactorily pass this course.
Entry Requirements
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Entry is available to graduates of this or another approved university who seek teacher qualifications. Entry to the course is
based on academic merit and suitability of the first degree to teaching requirements. Preference will be given to graduates of
the University of Wollongong. A statement of interests and experience in Education will be requested from applicants and
will be considered as part of the selection process.
Students are also advised to check with the Faculty through the Faculty’s Student Service Centre (Building 23, Room
G21) regarding the combinations of undergraduate subjects which will satisfy the requirements of the NSW Department of
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Education. A Formal Assessment letter from the Faculty of Education stating that the student’s undergraduate program is
acceptable to the NSW Institute of Teachers for recognition as a teacher of Primary is compulsory for each student in their
application.
See the Graduate Diploma in Education link on the Faculty of Education Teacher Education Courses webpage for more
information about the application process.
(www.uow.edu.au/educ/courses/graddiped)
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Prohibited Employment Legislation
Under the Child Protection ( Prohibited Employment ) Act 1998, all students enrolled in this degree are required to
complete a Prohibited Employment Declaration before undertaking any professional experience that involves children or
young people.
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Course Requirements
Students must satisfactorily complete every subject and major component in their program of study before the Graduate
Diploma in Education will be awarded. More specific details of assessment will be given in individual subject outlines.
Students are required to successfully complete all subjects relevant to their particular area of study.
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A letter from the Faculty of Education stating that the student’s undergraduate program is acceptable to the Department
of Medicine
of Education and Training for employment as a teacher of Primary Education is compulsory for each student in their
application.
Course Program

Subjects Credit Points Session
For students pursuing Primary School Methods: 72cp program as listed below
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EDGD800 Professional Experience 0 GDE Annual
GDE Spring/
Autumn*
EDGD801 Learning and Behaviour 6 GDE Autumn
EDGD802 Educational Sociology 6 GDE Spring
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EDGD803 Literacy Across the Curriculum: Primary 6 GDE Autumn
EDGD804 Personal Development, Health and Physical Education 6 GDE Spring
EDGD806 Aboriginal Education 6 GDE Autumn
EDGD807 Learners with Special Needs 6 GDE Spring
EDGD808 Quality Teaching 6 GDE Autumn
EDGD810 English KLA 5 GDE Primary
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Autumn
EDGD811 Mathematics KLA 5 GDE Spring
EDGD812 Science and Technology KLA 5 GDE Autumn
EDGD813 Creative Arts KLA 5 GDE Spring
EDGD814 Human Society and Its Environment KLA 5 GDE Spring
Science
EDGD815 Numeracy KLA 5 GDE Primary

Autumn
*This instance is only available to international mid year enrolments at Wollongong campus, and part time students (3
semester) commencing in Autumn 2011 at Bega, Batemans Bay and Shoalhaven.
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Graduate Diploma in Education Conversion Primary
Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Diploma in Education Conversion Primary
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Abbreviation: GDipEdConvPrim
Duration: 1 calendar year
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Starting Session(s): GDE Primary Autumn (January)

Location: Wollongong, Shoalhaven, Bega and Batemans Bay
CRICOS Code: N/A
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Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Education Conversion Primary provides a conversion course for applicants with a recognised
secondary teaching qualification who wish to retrain as Primary teachers. The conversion course meets the requirements of
the NSW Institute of Teachers for retraining teachers.
The structure of the program seeks to combine the practical and theoretical elements of teaching by engaging students in
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professional aspects, including methods (Key Learning Areas-KLA) and classroom practice, and a supervised Professional
Experience.
The course is a 48 credit point program taught over one extended calendar year, commencing mid January and concluding
late November.
The GDipEd program involves lectures, seminars, tutorials, individual assignments, group exercises and a minimum of 23
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days full-time professional experience in Primary schools.
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of Medicine
Entry Requirements
Entry is available to graduates of this or another approved university who have recognised existing 4-year qualifications in
Secondary School teaching. Candidates must also have met the NSWIT subject content requirements for Primary school
teaching in their undergraduate degree.

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Entry to the course is based on academic merit and suitability of the first degree to teaching requirements in the Primary
area. Applicants must have confirmation in writing from the NSW Department of Education as to exactly which areas must
be completed for conversion.
Students are also advised to check with the Faculty through the Faculty’s Student Service Centre (Building 23, Room G21)
regarding the combinations of methods which will satisfy the requirements of the NSW Department of Education. A Formal
Assessment letter from the Faculty of Education stating that the student’s undergraduate program is acceptable to the NSW
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Institute of Teachers for recognition as a teacher of Primary, is compulsory for each student in their application.
information about the application process.(www.uow.edu.au/educ/courses/graddiped)

Under the Child Protection ( Prohibited Employment ) Act 1998, all students enrolled in this degree are required to
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complete a Prohibited Employment Declaration before undertaking any professional experience that involves children or
young people, if they have not been appropriately screened for employment purposes.
Course Requirements
Diploma in Education Conversion (Primary) will be awarded. More specific details of assessment will be given in individual
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subject outlines.
Students are required to successfully complete all subjects relevant to their particular area of study.
A letter from the Faculty of Education stating that the student’s undergraduate program is acceptable to the NSWIT for
employment as a teacher of Primary Education is compulsory for each student in their application.
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Course Program
School
Subjects Credit Points Session

For students pursuing Primary School Methods: 48cp program as listed below

EDGC801 Professional Experience 6 GDE Annual
Plus
EDGD810 English KLA 5 GDE Primary
Arts
Autumn
EDGD811 Mathematics KLA 5 GDE Spring
EDGD812 Science and Technology KLA 5 GDE Autumn
EDGD813 Creative Arts KLA 5 GDE Spring
Commerce
EDGD814 Human Society and Its Environment KLA 5 GDE Spring
EDGD815 Numeracy KLA 5 GDE Primary
Autumn
EDGD803 Literacy Across the Curriculum: Primary 6 GDE Autumn
EDGD804 Personal Development, Health and Physical Education 6 GDE Spring
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Other Information
Graduate Diploma in Education Secondary

Testamur Title of Graduate Diploma in Education Secondary
Education
Degree:
Abbreviation: GDipEd
Duration: 1 year
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Starting Session(s): GDE Autumn (February)
Location: Wollongong, Shoalhaven, Batemans Bay, Bega
Graduate School
of Medicine
Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Education Secondary provides a professional course of pre-service education for intending
secondary school teachers. The structure of the program seeks to combine the practical and theoretical elements of teaching

by engaging students in professional aspects, including Methods work and classroom practice, from the beginning of the
course. Underpinning and integrated with the professional aspects are curriculum studies and the “foundation” disciplines of
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education. Each component is intended to contribute to the development of concepts and skills relating to an understanding
of, and competence in, teaching. It is expected that prospective teachers will develop as autonomous professionals who will
be competent, innovative, and capable of contributing to the formulation of curriculum in schools and committed to their
own continuous professional growth.
The course is for one year full-time at Wollongong campus, over an extended academic year of 36 teaching weeks from mid
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February to late November. It is not possible to commence the course in the middle of the year and part-time study is only
available at satellite campuses. The Methods areas offered each year will depend on the number of applications received in
each area.
The GDipEd program involves lectures, seminars, tutorials, individual assignments, group exercises and eleven weeks of full-
time professional experience in schools.
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Entry Requirements
Science
Entry is available to graduates of this or another approved university who seek teacher qualifications. Entry to the course is
based on academic merit and suitability of the first degree to teaching requirements. Preference will be given to graduates of
the University of Wollongong. A statement of interests and experience in Education will be requested from applicants and
will be considered as part of the selection process.
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Under the Child Protection (Prohibited Employment ) Act 1998, all students enrolled in this degree are required to complete
a Prohibited Employment Declaration before undertaking any professional experience that involves children or young people.

Course Requirements
Diploma in Education will be awarded. More specific details of assessment will be given in individual subject outlines.
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Students are required to successfully complete Core and Methods subjects relevant to their particular area of study. The
Method areas which are available may differ from year to year.
Secondary Methods currently offered are: Business Studies, Legal Studies, Geography, Modern History, English, Computing
Studies, Drama, French, Mathematics, Science, Visual Art, Music, Physical and Health Education, Society and Culture.
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Students are advised to check with the Faculty regarding the availability of specific Methods subjects.
Institute of Teachers for recognition as a teacher of the chosen methods area(s) is compulsory for each student in their
application.
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(www.uow.edu.au/educ/courses/graddiped)
Course Program
Subjects Session Session Credit Points
Education
For those students pursuing secondary school methods: 54cp Program, as below.
EDGD800 Professional Experience GDE Annual 0
GDE Spring/
Autumn*
EDGD801 Learning and Behaviour GDE Autumn 6
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EDGD802 Educational Sociology GDE Spring 6

EDGD804 Personal Development, Health and Physical Education GDE Spring 6
(not PHE methods students)
EDGD805 Professional Skills for PDHPE(PHE students only) GDE Spring 6
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EDGD806 Aboriginal Education GDE Autumn 6

of Medicine
EDGD807 Learners with Special Needs GDE Spring 6

EDGD808 Quality Teaching GDE Autumn 6
EDGD809 Literacy Across the Curriculum: Secondary GDE Autumn 6
Plus two Secondary Methods in an approved combination, chosen from the following list (6cp each)
EDGD820 Science Method 1 GDE Annual 6

Sciences
EDGD822 Mathematics Method 1 GDE Annual 6

EDGD824 English Method GDE Annual 6
EDGD825 Modern History Method GDE Annual 6
EDGD826 Geography Method GDE Annual 6
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EDGD827 Business Studies Method GDE Annual 6

EDGD828 Legal Studies Method GDE Annual 6
EDGD829 Music Method 1 GDE Annual 6
EDGD831 Visual Arts Method 1 GDE Annual 6
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EDGD833 Drama Method GDE Annual 6

EDGD834 French Method GDE Annual 6
EDGD835 Computer Studies Method 1 GDE Annual 6
EDGD837 Personal Development, Health and Physical Education GDE Annual 6
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Method 1
Method 2
EDGD840 Society and Culture Method GDE Annual 6
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*This instance is only available to part-time students (3 semester) commencing in Autumn 2011 at Bega, Batemans Bay and
School
Shoalhaven.

Other Information
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Graduate Diploma in Education Conversion Secondary
Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Diploma in Education Conversion Secondary
Abbreviation: GDipEdConv(Sec)
Commerce
Duration: 1 session
Starting Session(s): GDE Autumn
Location: Wollongong, Bega, Batemans Bay and Shoalhaven
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Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Education Conversion Secondary provides a conversion course for students with an existing
Education
qualification in Primary teaching who wish to re-train as Secondary teachers. The course is for one year full-time, over an
extended academic year of 36 teaching weeks from mid February to late November.
The GDipEd Conversion (Secondary) program involves lectures, seminars, tutorials, individual assignments, group exercises
and a minimum of 23 days of full-time professional experience in Secondary schools.
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Graduate School
Entry Requirements
of Medicine
Entry is available to graduates of this or another approved university who have recognised existing 3 or 4-year qualifications
in Primary School teaching. Candidates must have met the NSWIT subject content requirements for the appropriate
Secondary teaching area in their undergraduate degree.
Entry to the course is based on academic merit and suitability of the first degree to teaching requirements in the appropriate

Methods area. Applicants must have confirmation in writing from the NSW Department of Education as to exactly which
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areas must be completed for conversion.
Institute of Teachers for recognition as a teacher of the chosen methods area(s) is compulsory for each student in their
application.
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www.uow.edu.au/educ/courses/graddiped

Under the Child Protection (Prohibited Employment ) Act 1998, all students enrolled in this degree are required to complete
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a Prohibited Employment Declaration before undertaking any professional experience that involves children or young people,
if they have not been appropriately screened for employment purposes.
Course Requirements
Science
Diploma in Education Conversion (Secondary) will be awarded. More specific details of assessment will be given in
individual subject outlines.
Students are required to successfully complete Methods subjects and Professional Experience relevant to their particular area
of study, plus any other requirements as set out by the NSW Institute of Teachers. The Method areas which are available may
differ from year to year.
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Secondary Methods currently offered are: Commerce/Business Studies, Legal Studies, Geography, Modern History, English,
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Computing Studies, Drama, French, Mathematics, Science, Art, Music, Physical and Health Education, Society and Culture.
Students are advised to check with the Faculty regarding the availability of specific Methods subjects.

A letter from the Faculty of Education stating that the student’s undergraduate program is acceptable to the NSWITfor
recognition as a teacher of the chosen methods area(s) is compulsory for each student in their application.
Course Program
Arts

For those students pursuing secondary school methods: 18cp Program, as below.
EDGC801 Professional Experience GDE Annual 6
Plus a maximum of two Secondary Methods in an approved combination, chosen from the following list (6cp each)
Commerce

EDGD824 English Method GDE Annual 6
Creative Arts
EDGD825 Modern History Method GDE Annual 6

EDGD826 Geography Method GDE Annual 6
EDGD827 Business Studies Method GDE Annual 6
EDGD828 Legal Studies Method GDE Annual 6
Education

EDGD833 Drama Method GDE Annual 6
EDGD834 French Method GDE Annual 6
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Method 1
Graduate School
Method 2
of Medicine
EDGD840 Society and Culture Method GDE Annual 6
Other Information
Graduate Diploma in TESOL

Sciences
Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Diploma in TESOL

Abbreviation: GDipTESOL
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Distance
EDU Distance intakes
Law

Overview
The Graduate Diploma in TESOL provides a substantial specialist qualification for working in the English language teaching
Science
area. It meets the specific professional development needs of a broad range of English language teachers and educators.
Participants can choose from a range of subjects which provide a foundation in second language teaching and learning. The
course includes a supervised TESOL practicum - a requirement of most employers. Applicants are advised to check with
potential employing bodies regarding employment requirements.
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The course prepares students to work in a wide variety of contexts in Australia and internationally with children, teenagers
and adults. It provides students with in-depth understanding of areas such as second language development, systems of
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language and computer assisted language learning along with practical skills in second language teaching and learning.
While it has a strong practical core, it has a greater emphasis on theory than the Graduate Certificate in TESOL.

The course may provide credit towards the Master of Education in TESOL and for those without a background in Education,
may serve as an alternative entry into the Master of Education program.
This course is offered both on campus and through distance education (delivered primarily online).
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Entry Requirements
Candidates must meet the normal University requirements for Graduate Diploma entry, ie, a three-year Bachelor degree or
equivalent.
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It is assumed that students will have at least a three-year undergraduate degree, preferably including subjects related to the
teaching of English (for example, TESOL, English Literature, Applied Linguistics). No teaching experience is required.
Students from a Non-English speaking background must also meet current Faculty English language requirements (6.5
IELTS).
Credit Transfer
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Candidates who have completed a Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) or equivalent qualification,
in addition to the normal Graduate Diploma entry requirements, may be eligible for up to 6 credit points credit in the
GDipTESOL
Course Program
The GradDipTESOL consists of 48cp of subjects chosen from the list below, including either EDGT938 or EDGT937. It is
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recommended that students take EDGT930 early in their study program. On-campus students should consult the relevant
timetable to plan their course of study, as not all subjects are offered each session.
Students must take 48cp chosen from the following subjects:
EDGT917 English Language: Learners’ Problems 6
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EDGT930 Methodology in Second Language Teaching* 6
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(Available by distance only)
of Medicine
EDGT937 Field Experience Project in TESOL* 6
EDGT938 Professional Experience in TESOL* 6

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EDGT984 Theories of Second Language Learning* 6
EDGT985 Teaching English in Specific Contexts 6
* EDGT930, EDGT984 and one of EDGT937 or EDGT938 are compulsory core subjects in the GDipTESOL
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Law
Science
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Master of Arts (Information Technology in Education and Training)
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Arts (Information Technology in Education and Training)
Arts
Abbreviation: MA (IT in Ed)

Commerce

Location: Distance
CRICOS Code: N/A
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Overview
The Master of Arts specialising in Information Technology in Education and Training is aimed at those who wish to develop
their knowledge and skills in the use of technology to support teaching and learning in a range of training and educational
contexts. It is a professional development program which introduces and expands on topics of instructional design for
technology based learning; development of multimedia education programs; online learning; evaluating technology-based
learning, cognition and interface design, and emerging issues in educational technology.
Education
This course differs from the MEd program in that no formal teaching qualification is required for entry.
Entry Requirements
Students should hold a recognised Bachelors degree and have access to a training or educational context in which to
undertake course projects, but do not need a formal teaching qualification. Candidates with a formal teaching qualification
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should consider applying for the Master of Education program.
Course Requirements
Subjects are chosen from those listed in the Information Technology specialisation listed under the Master of Education
Program.
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of Medicine
Course Program
48cp of subjects, chosen from the IT specialisation, in consultation with the specialisation co-ordinator.
Other Information

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Master of Education
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Education
Abbreviation: MEd
Informatics

Distance
Law
CRICOS Code: 000289M*
*NA for Literacy Education and Early Years Education specialisations
Overview
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The Master of Education is a higher degree for teachers and educators wishing to pursue advanced studies in their area of
interest. Many subjects require the application of research and theoretical insights into actual practice, and it is desirable
that students have some full-time workplace/teaching experience
Entry Requirements
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The degree is subject to the University’s rules for the award of the degree of Master together with the following guidelines:
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To qualify for admission into the Master of Education, a student must have qualified for a Bachelor degree of the University,
or an equivalent qualification from an approved institution, with a major study in Education, eg. BA plus GDipEd, provided
that the degree or equivalent qualification has a minimum study duration of four years.

Other qualifications or substantial professional experience may be considered as meeting these requirements and should
be discussed with the Director - Graduate Teaching. Candidates with a three-year qualification in Education completed at
Distinction level may be considered for admission to the MEd program.
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A candidate may not include in this degree program any subject which the candidate has previously taken and had credited
towards a qualification accepted for admission under Section 1 of these requirements.
Course Requirements
The MEd program will normally comprise 48 credit points of study, chosen as follows.
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a. EDGZ921 Introduction to Research and Inquiry (6 credit points) or equivalent. It is recommended that this subject
be completed early in the program of study; and,
b. at least 24 credit points from a single program (major study). The core of subjects to be covered to complete a major
study will vary from program to program; and
c. up to 18 credit points of electives chosen from any Program. The amount of choice available will vary from program
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to program.
Students might need to discuss their proposed course of study with the relevant Program Coordinator. Teaching
accreditation in specialist areas may depend on subject choice.
Credit Transfer
The Faculty of Education may approve up to 12 credit points of credit in the Master of Education to currently enrolled
Education
candidates who have completed other accredited professional development courses run by employing bodies. For further
information contact the Faculty, or check the Faculty of Education website, under Postgraduate Programs.
Course Program
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Adult Education/Vocational Education & Training/Higher Education
VET
Graduate School
of Medicine
and VET

*Compulsory subject for a major study in Adult Education/Vocational Education & Training/Higher Education.
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Early Years Education*
EDGY901 Pedagogy, Practice and Play in Early Years 6
EDGY902 Early Years Curriculum Studies 6
EDGY903 Socio-cultural Perspectives in the Early Years 6
EDGY904 Management, Supervision and Leadership for Early Childhood Professionals 6
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EDGY905 Healthy Lifestyles for Preschool Children: Physical Activity 6
*The Early Years Education specialisation is not available to international on-campus students
Educational Leadership
EDGL901 Foundations of Educational Leadership* 6
EDGL903 Introduction to Educational Management* 6
EDGL909 Leadership of Effective Change 6
EDGL911 Leadership of Curriculum and Instruction 6
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EDGL917 Leadership in Quality Learning and Teaching 6

EDGL919 Mentoring Beginning Teachers 6
EDGL920 Leading, Developing & Managing People 6
EDGL922 Law for Educational Leaders 6
EDGL930 Work Motivation in Educational Leadership 6
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EDGL931 Organisational Behaviour in Education 6

EDGL933 Organisation Theory for Educational Leaders 6
EDGL940 Evidence-Based Learning 6
* Compulsory subjects for a major study in Educational Leadership
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As Educational Leadership subjects require the application of research and theoretical insights into actual practice, it is
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desirable that students have some full-time workplace/teaching experience.

Information Technology in Education & Training
EDGE900 Introduction to Technology in Education* 8

EDGE901 Emerging Issues in Educational Technology 8
EDGE902 Instructional Strategies and Design 8
EDGE903 Multimedia and Interface Design 8
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EDGE904 Online Learning and Teaching 8

EDGE905 Evaluation of Technology-Based Learning 8
*Compulsory subjects for a major study in Information Technology.
Literacy Education*
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EDGR921 Expanding Literacy Repertoires** 6

EDGR922 Literature for Children and Young People 6
EDGR923 Knowing about Language in Context** 6
EDGR924 Learning Environments for Literacy Development 6
EDGR925 Literacy Assessment: Research, Policy and Practice** 6
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EDGR926 Current Issues in English Curriculum and Policy 6

· The Literacy specialisation is not available to on-campus international students.
**Compulsory subjects for a major study in Literacy.
Special Education
EDGS901 Introduction to Inclusive Education: Strategies, Policies and Legislation 6
Education
EDGS902 Assessment and Instruction of Students with Learning Difficulties 6

EDGS903 Technologies for Students with Special Needs 6
EDGS904 Effective Partnerships for Special Education Professionals 6
EDGS912 Contemporary Perspectives in the Education of Children with Diverse Needs 6
EDGS914 Assessment and Instruction of Individuals with High Support Needs 6
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EDGS916 Models of Behaviour Management 6

EDGS918 Approaches to Reading Difficulties: Theories and Strategies 6
EDGS920 Language and Communication Difficulties: Theory and Practice 6
EDGS922 Teaching Gifted Children 6
EDGS924 Giftedness in Special Populations 6
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of Medicine
EDGS930 Professional Experience in Special Education 6

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
EDGT917 English Language: Learners Problems 6

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(Distance students only)
EDGT936 Management, Policy and Curriculum in TESOL 6
(Distance students only)
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EDGT976 Text and Context 6

EDGT984 Theories of Second Language Learning * 6
EDGT985 English in Specific Contexts 6
* Compulsory subject for a major study in TESOL
Interdisciplinary Specialisation
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These subjects may form a major study, and are also available to students from any major area of study as elective subjects
to complement the major area of study.
EDGX902 Educational Sociology: Culture, Society and Education 6
EDGX910 Researching Children 6
Science
EDGX917 International and Intercultural Perspectives 6

Additional subjects for this specialisation may be drawn from other specialisations but must be approved by the Director of
Graduate Teaching.
Research Methodology & Project Subjects
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Subjects in this group do not constitute a separate area of major study, but provide the various methodology and project
subjects which are required for completion of the MEd and higher degrees as explained in the Patterns of Study section for
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the relevant degree.

EDGZ903 Minor Project in Education 8

EDGZ906 Minor Project 6
EDGZ912 Special Research Topic 8
EDGZ920 Research Project Report 2
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EDGZ921 Introduction to Research and Inquiry* 6
EDGZ926 Professional Project 12
EDGZ965 Vygotskian Studies in Education 4
* Compulsory subject in all MEd programs.
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Master of Physical and Health Education
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Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Physical and Health Education
Abbreviation: MPHEd
Education
Distance
Engineering
Overview
The Master of Physical and Health Education is for practitioners in sport, recreation and physical and health education
related fields, to upgrade their qualifications and stay abreast of developments in their fields. Continuing students wishing to
Graduate School
of Medicine
discuss their progression in the program should contact the PHE Program co-ordinator.
Entry Requirements
Students will have a four year undergraduate degree with a recognized teaching credential in Physical and Health Education.
Special consideration may be given to students who have, for example, substantial experience in the field.

Course Requirements
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Core Subjects Credit Points
EDGZ921 Introduction to Research and Inquiry 6
Plus 24 cp chosen from the following list:
EDGP934 Cultural Politics of Sport, Leisure and Physical Education 6
EDGP935 Leadership and Management in Physical Education, Sport and Recreation 6
Informatics
EDGP930 Theoretical and Practical Bases of Coach Education 6
EDGP990 Practicum in a Learning Environment 6
EDGP924 Young People and Health 6
EDGE900 Introduction to Technology in Education 8
EDGE902 Instructional Strategies and Design 8
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or
Elective subjects
The remainder of the 48cp program can be chosen from the list above, or from specialisations such as, Educational
Leadership, Special Education or Information Technology specialisations, in consultation with the Physical and Health
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Education Co-ordinator.
Other Information
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School

Subject DescriptionS Subject Description: This subject is specifically designed
to meet the needs of students enrolled in Methods
subjects only, to meet the requirements of the NSW
EDGA971 Assessment and Evaluation
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Dept. of Education for re-classification. This subject is the

of Language and Literacy compulsory professional experience component of the
Not on offer in 2011 program for teachers seeking reclassification. It focuses on
Credit Points: 8 professional experience and practice teaching in schools.
Emphasis is placed on lesson planning and classroom
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management, and catering for a diversity of learners in the

Co-requisites: None classroom. Students will also be required to reflect on the
Subject Description: This subject examines both past and role of the teacher in child protection and welfare.
current issues and theoretical underpinnings of evaluating
student learning. It will critically examine these issues in EDGC802 Professional Experience
terms of contemporary theories of language and literacy Not on offer in 2011
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learning. It will draw on recent research and theory related Credit Points: 6
to the areas of psychometrics, qualitative evaluation, and
linguistics. Students will also be required to trial and Pre-requisites: EDGC800 Practicum or equivalent
evaluate a range of assessment and evaluation instruments Co-requisites: None
and procedures. Subject Description: This subject is specifically designed
to meet the needs of students enrolled in Methods
Education
EDGA987 Children’s Literature subjects only, to meet the requirements of the NSW
Not on offer in 2011 Dept. of Education for re-classification. This subject is the
Credit Points: 8 compulsory professional experience component of the
program for teachers seeking reclassification. It focuses on
professional experience and practice teaching in schools.
Co-requisites: None Emphasis is placed on lesson planning and classroom
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Subject Description: Students will be guided towards an management, and catering for a diversity of learners in the
appreciation, enjoyment, evaluation and critique of a broad classroom. Students will also be required to reflect on the
range of children’s literature in the light of various theories role of the teacher in child protection and welfare.
of literary criticism. In addition, participants will become
familiar with a number of strategies relating to children’s EDGD800 Professional Experience
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literacy for use in the classroom. Students will be asked to GDE Annual Batemans Bay On Campus
of Medicine
consider the apparent assumptions about children as readers GDE Annual Bega On Campus
in the texts examined and the relationship between new
technologies and children’s literature. GDE Annual Shoalhaven On Campus
GDE Annual Wollongong On Campus
EDGB914 School Counselling in Context
GDE Spring Autumn Batemans Bay On Campus

Annual Wollongong Flexible
Sciences
GDE Spring Autumn Bega On Campus

Credit Points: 6
GDE Spring Autumn Shoalhaven On Campus
GDE Spring Autumn Wollongong On Campus
Co-requisites: None
Credit Points: 0
Subject Description: The following areas will be addressed
Informatics
by students in on line lectures and forums, readings and

assessment tasks. Counselling theories including Skilled Co-requisites: None
Helper model; Interviewing skills; Development of a Exclusions: EDGC800
Portfolio that indicates knowledge of local community
Subject Description: This subject is the compulsory
resources, observation and understanding of diversity of
professional experience component of the program. It
counsellor roles; Individual student management plans
involves field experience in schools and practice teaching in
and report writing; Course involves residential sessions, on
schools. Emphasis is placed on lesson planning, classroom
Law
line learning, and support ; Practicum assessed jointly by

management, and catering for a diversity of learners in the
University staff and DET line supervisors.
classroom, Students will also be required to reflect on their
roles and responsibilities in child protection and welfare.
EDGC801 Professional Experience
GDE Annual Batemans Bay On Campus EDGD801 Learning and Behaviour
Science
GDE Annual Bega On Campus GDE Autumn Batemans Bay On Campus

GDE Annual Shoalhaven On Campus GDE Autumn Bega On Campus
GDE Annual Wollongong On Campus GDE Autumn Shoalhaven On Campus
Credit Points: 6 GDE Autumn Wollongong On Campus
Sydney Business

School

Co-requisites: None

Subject Description: The subject will focus on the EDGD804 Personal Development, Health
psychology of learners with an emphasis on effective and Physical Education
teaching and classroom management strategies. The
GDE Spring Batemans Bay On Campus
Arts
theories of teaching and learning, as well as the models of
classroom management, will inform pre-service teachers on GDE Spring Bega On Campus
planning for effective learning and thereby reducing teacher GDE Spring Shoalhaven On Campus
stress. This unit will assist with identifying common causes GDE Spring Wollongong On Campus
of behavioral problems in the classroom and will offer
Commerce
strategies for dealing with these problems. Credit Points: 6
EDGD802 Educational Sociology Co-requisites: None
Exclusions: EDGC822
GDE Spring Bega On Campus
Subject Description: All teachers, primary and secondary,
Creative Arts
GDE Spring Shoalhaven On Campus play a vital role in ensuring the health and welfare of
GDE Spring Wollongong On Campus students within the school setting. It is therefore part of
the responsibility of teachers to promote the physical and
Credit Points: 6
emotional wellbeing of students by providing environments
Pre-requisites: None in which they feel safe, where they can communicate
Co-requisites: None with others and can contribute in ways that are accepted
Education
Exclusions: EDGC812 and valued. In addition, schools have a responsibility to
provide opportunities for students to be involved in safe,
Subject Description: This subject focuses on ways in which well structured sporting and physical activity programs
a teacher can celebrate the diversity of school contexts and where they are encouraged to develop skills that can lead to
diversity among learners, and apply a philosophy of equity lifelong participation in physical activity.
for student learning from K-12. It aims to provide students
Engineering
with an understanding of the role of education in issues EDGD805 Professional Skills for PDHPE
such as gender, class, ‘race’, ethnicity and ability. It also aims
(PDHPE Specialists Only)
to engage students in the debates around contemporary
issues such as ‘inclusion’, issues in schools and families, GDE Spring Wollongong On Campus
perceptions of gender and sexualities, cultural diversity, and Credit Points: 6
the use and critique of technology and mass media. Pre-requisites: None
Graduate School
of Medicine
Co-requisites: None
EDGD803 Literacy Across the
Curriculum: Primary Exclusions: EDGC814
GDE Autumn Batemans Bay On Campus Subject Description: This subject complements the
teaching methods theory component within the Graduate
GDE Autumn Bega On Campus

Diploma in Education program and aims to provide a
GDE Autumn Shoalhaven On Campus strong foundation in areas those areas that fall under the
Sciences
GDE Autumn Wollongong On Campus professional responsibilities of a Personal Development,
Credit Points: 6 Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) teacher. Those
in the PDHPE Key Learning Area play a major role in
Pre-requisites: None maintaining the health and welfare of students in both a
Co-requisites: None whole school and subject specific setting and those wishing
Informatics
Exclusions: EDGC812, EDGC822 to be effective teachers need to be able to apply their
professional skills in a variety of contexts.
Subject Description: EDGD803 explores the teaching
of Literacy in both the primary and secondary school EDGD806 Aboriginal Education
classroom. It does so through developing an understanding
GDE Autumn Batemans Bay On Campus
of several key areas that impact upon the teaching of
Literacy. Learning language is both social and functional GDE Autumn Bega On Campus
that is made up of a set of symbols that children learn to GDE Autumn Shoalhaven On Campus
Law
control, interact with and use to make meaning. Teaching

GDE Autumn Wollongong On Campus
children about Literacy should be planned, systematic and
balanced as process, strategies and skills are addressed in Credit Points: 6
meaningful ways to develop understanding. Teachers need Pre-requisites: None
to constantly engage in a reflective cycle of assessment Co-requisites: None
Science
and evaluation as they develop and implement literacy

opportunities for their students. These should be supported Subject Description: The subject covers a range of selected
by an in-depth understanding of the support documents of topics that relate to Aboriginal education including:
the NSW Syllabus. history, survival, health, Aboriginal perspectives and the
impact of socio-cultural factors on teaching and learning
Sydney Business
and Quality Teaching. Students will examine best practice

and case studies that identify what’s working in schools.
School
Overall the subject aims to build the capacity of students

to engage and deliver Aboriginal pedagogies and make
learning meaningful for Aboriginal students in a sensitive

and culturally safe environment for all. Students will also be Subject Description: This subject recognises that language
provided with Aboriginal peoples critical analysis on these and literacy are central to the learning process, and
constructions and more importantly our own worldviews on that language development and acquisition of content
Arts
identities, culture(s), histories and educational experiences. knowledge are interwoven and realised within a range
of key learning areas. It develops understandings of the
EDGD807 Learners With Special Needs role of language in learning and the differences between
GDE Spring Batemans Bay On Campus spoken and written language. It will also consider literacy in
GDE Spring Bega On Campus changing circumstances and the increased diversity which
Commerce
impacts upon literacy teaching and practice. Students

GDE Spring Shoalhaven On Campus will investigate the language and literacy demands of
GDE Spring Wollongong On Campus the different curricula in Secondary Teaching Areas and
Credit Points: 6 develop a repertoire of teaching strategies to assist their
students in meeting these demands. They will develop
Pre-requisites: None skills in developing instructional sequences that encompass
Creative Arts
Co-requisites: None strategies for teaching and assessing language and literacy
Subject Description: The philosophy and implementation skills.
of inclusive practices rather than segregation is having
a strong influence on the education of learners with EDGD810 English KLA
exceptional needs. Students with widely ranging levels GDE Primary Autumn Batemans Bay On Campus
of ability are now educated in regular classrooms. It is GDE Primary Autumn Bega On Campus
Education
critical, therefore, that all teachers understand and are

GDE Primary Autumn Shoalhaven On Campus
able to respond to the special needs of these learners. This
course aims at developing teaching skills which address GDE Primary Autumn Wollongong On Campus
the needs of students with a range of special educational Credit Points: 5
needs who spend at least some time in regular classrooms.
The emphasis throughout is on structuring the regular
Engineering
classroom and developing appropriate teaching strategies so Co-requisites: None

that the needs of students with a wide range of abilities are Exclusions: EDGC861 and EDGC862
addressed. Subject Description: EDGD810 explores the teaching
of the English Key Learning Area in the primary school
EDGD808 Quality Teaching classroom. It does so through developing an understanding
Graduate School
GDE Autumn Batemans Bay On Campus

of Medicine
of several key areas that impact upon the teaching of

GDE Autumn Bega On Campus English (Language). Learning language is both social and
GDE Autumn Shoalhaven On Campus functional that occurs across the four modes of language-
Talking, Listening, Reading and Writing. Language is made
GDE Autumn Wollongong On Campus up of a set of symbols that children learn to control, interact
Credit Points: 6 with and use to make meaning. Teaching children about
language should be planned, systematic and balanced as
Sciences
process, strategies and skills are addressed in meaningful
Co-requisites: None ways to develop understanding. Teachers need to constantly
Subject Description: This unit considers the role and engage in a reflective cycle of assessment and evaluation
responsibilities of the classroom teacher, principles of as they develop and implement literacy opportunities for
quality teaching, professional teaching standards in their students. These should be supported by an in-depth
on-campus, on-site and on-line learning environments.
Informatics
understanding of the support documents of the NSW

Students will also critically examine contemporary contexts English Syllabus.
and issues of education, including teaching, curriculum
development, communication and information and EDGD811 Mathematics KLA
communication technology. GDE Spring Batemans Bay On Campus
EDGD809 Literacy Across the
Curriculum: Secondary GDE Spring Shoalhaven On Campus
Law
GDE Autumn Batemans Bay On Campus GDE Spring Wollongong On Campus

GDE Autumn Bega On Campus Credit Points: 5
GDE Autumn Shoalhaven On Campus Pre-requisites: None
GDE Autumn Wollongong On Campus Co-requisites: None
Science
Credit Points: 6 Exclusions: EDGC861 and EDGC862

Pre-requisites: None Subject Description: In this first subject of mathematics and
pedagogy, students will gain knowledge and understanding
Co-requisites: None
of key aspects of Mathematics K-6 and develop effective
Sydney Business
Exclusions: EDGC812, EDGC822 teaching and learning strategies for successful classroom
School
practice. The subject will also embed the pedagogy within

major theoretical perspectives on mathematical learning Subject Description: “The future wellbeing of human
and teaching. The unit will be specifically concerned with society and its environment depends upon the quality
three strands of the NSW Mathematics K-6 syllabus (2002): of people’s interactions with each other and with their
Arts
Number, Measurement and Working Mathematically. cultural, social and physical environments as they strive
to meet each other’s needs (NSW BOS HSIE K-6 syllabus
EDGD812 Science and Technology KLA 1998, p.7)”. This subject introduces teacher education
GDE Autumn Batemans Bay On Campus students to the concept of learning and teaching in
GDE Autumn Bega On Campus the key learning area known as Human Society and Its
Commerce
Environment (HSIE). Through lectures, hands on tutorial
GDE Autumn Shoalhaven On Campus workshops and practicum experience students will be
GDE Autumn Wollongong On Campus provided with the knowledge and skills that will assist them
Credit Points: 5 to develop innovative and creative classroom programs in
HSIE building on the NSW HSIE syllabus. The outcome
Pre-requisites: None of the subject will be the ability for student educators to
Creative Arts
Co-requisites: None plan and implement HSIE in classrooms in order to develop
Exclusions: EDGC861 and EDGC862 learners values, attitudes, skills and knowledge. This
subject will also raise the awareness of students personal,
Subject Description: In this subject students develop an
community, national and global identity, but also enhance
understanding about the K-6 syllabus for Science and
their understanding of the role that each of them play as
Technology (curriculum) and the Science and Technology
responsible citizens in maintaining and improving our
Outcomes and Indicators document (1999). In addition the
Education
cultural, social and physical environment.
students learn discipline knowledge (content) and about
ways of teaching the subject (pedagogy). EDGD815 Numeracy
GDE Primary Autumn Batemans Bay On Campus
EDGD813 Creative Arts KLA
GDE Spring Batemans Bay On Campus GDE Primary Autumn Bega On Campus
Engineering
GDE Spring Bega On Campus GDE Primary Autumn Shoalhaven On Campus
GDE Spring Shoalhaven On Campus GDE Primary Autumn Wollongong On Campus
GDE Spring Wollongong On Campus Credit Points: 5
Graduate School
of Medicine
Co-requisites: None Exclusions: EDGC861 and EDGC862
Exclusions: EDGC861 and EDGC862 Subject Description: In this second subject on mathematics
and pedagogy, students will gain knowledge and
Subject Description: This subject will prepare students
understanding of key aspects of Mathematics K-6 and
to: research, compare and interpret music, visual arts,

develop effective teaching and learning strategies for
dance and drama in a variety of contexts including social,
successful classroom practice. The subject will also embed
Sciences
cultural and historical; identify and prepare appropriate arts
the pedagogy within major theoretical perspectives on
education teaching materials and strategies for the primary
mathematical learning and teaching. The unit will be
classroom; identify the purpose and structure of the arts and
specifically concerned with three strands of the NSW
its relationship to the NSW syllabus; engage in experiences
Mathematics K-6 syllabus (2002): Space and Geometry,
whereby they come to understand the language of the arts;
Patterns and Algebra, Data and Working Mathematically.
examine possibilities for integrating the arts with other
Informatics
subject areas; be involved in practical skills in listening, EDGD820 Science Method 1
singing, playing, moving, and creating, as well as in the
making of art works and develop and demonstrate sound
reporting and assessing practices. Credit Points: 6
EDGD814 Human Society and Its
Co-requisites: None
Environment KLA
Law
Exclusions: EDGC851
Subject Description: This subject is designed to assist
students in their preparation for teaching this subject
GDE Spring Shoalhaven On Campus in Secondary Schools. This subject will examine the
GDE Spring Wollongong On Campus theoretical and practical foundations of this teaching area
Science
including planning, programming and relevant teaching

Credit Points: 5
strategies in order to cater for the diverse range of learners
Pre-requisites: None students will encounter in their teaching career. Students
Co-requisites: None will cover the content of the NSW syllabus, learning styles,
Exclusions: EDGC861 and EDGC862 assessment and reporting and will investigate current issues,
Sydney Business
theories and practices in this subject area.

School

EDGD821 Science Method 2 Exclusions: EDGC855
GDE Annual Wollongong On Campus Subject Description: This subject is designed to assist
Credit Points: 6 students in their preparation for teaching this subject
Arts
in Secondary Schools. This subject will examine the

Pre-requisites: None theoretical and practical foundations of this teaching area
Co-requisites: None including planning, programming and relevant teaching
Exclusions: EDGC851 strategies in order to cater for the diverse range of learners
students will encounter in their teaching career. Students
Commerce

will cover the content of the NSW syllabus, learning styles,
assessment and reporting and will investigate current issues,
theoretical and practical foundations of this teaching area
including planning, programming and relevant teaching EDGD825 Modern History Method
GDE Annual Batemans Bay On Campus
Creative Arts

will cover the content of the NSW syllabus, learning styles, GDE Annual Bega On Campus
assessment and reporting and will investigate current issues, GDE Annual Shoalhaven On Campus
EDGD822 Mathematics Method 1 Credit Points: 6
Education
GDE Annual Wollongong On Campus Pre-requisites: None

Pre-requisites: None Exclusions: EDGC856
Co-requisites: None Subject Description: This subject is designed to assist
Exclusions: EDGC853 students in their preparation for teaching this subject
Engineering

Subject Description: This subject is designed to assist theoretical and practical foundations of this teaching area
students in their preparation for teaching this subject including planning, programming and relevant teaching
in Secondary Schools. This subject will examine the strategies in order to cater for the diverse range of learners
theoretical and practical foundations of this teaching area students will encounter in their teaching career. Students
including planning, programming and relevant teaching will cover the content of the NSW syllabus, learning styles,
Graduate School

of Medicine

students will encounter in their teaching career. Students theories and practices in this subject area.
assessment and reporting and will investigate current issues, EDGD826 Geography Method
EDGD823 Mathematics Method 2 Credit Points: 6

Sciences

Pre-requisites: EDGD822 Exclusions: EDGC857
Co-requisites: None Subject Description: This subject is designed to assist
Informatics
Exclusions: EDGC854
Subject Description: This subject is designed to assist theoretical and practical foundations of this teaching area
students in their preparation for teaching this subject including planning, programming and relevant teaching
in Secondary Schools. This subject will examine the strategies in order to cater for the diverse range of learners
theoretical and practical foundations of this teaching area students will encounter in their teaching career. Students
including planning, programming and relevant teaching will cover the content of the NSW syllabus, learning styles,
strategies in order to cater for the diverse range of learners assessment and reporting and will investigate current issues,
Law
students will encounter in their teaching career. Students theories and practices in this subject area.
assessment and reporting and will investigate current issues, EDGD827 Business Studies Method
EDGD824 English Method Credit Points: 6
Science
GDE Annual Batemans Bay On Campus Pre-requisites: None

GDE Annual Bega On Campus Co-requisites: None
GDE Annual Shoalhaven On Campus Exclusions: EDGC858
Sydney Business
GDE Annual Wollongong On Campus Subject Description: This subject is designed to assist
School
Credit Points: 6 students in their preparation for teaching this subject

Pre-requisites: None theoretical and practical foundations of this teaching area
Co-requisites: None including planning, programming and relevant teaching

strategies in order to cater for the diverse range of learners philosophy appropriate for an evolving profession. This
students will encounter in their teaching career. Students subject is designed to assist students in their preparation
will cover the content of the NSW syllabus, learning styles, for the teaching profession. The Music Method 1 subject
Arts
assessment and reporting and will investigate current issues, specifically aims to provide students with curriculum,
theories and practices in this subject area. programming, reporting, assessment and practical
foundations required for the teaching of Stage 4,5 and 6
EDGD828 Legal Studies Method Music in Secondary Schools. Specific attention is given to
GDE Annual Wollongong On Campus NSW Board of Studies Music Syllabus through curriculum
Commerce
planning, developing an understanding of learning
Credit Points: 6
environments, lesson methodologies, management styles,
Pre-requisites: None teaching skills and strategies,student assessment procedures,
Co-requisites: None content development, and program evaluation appropriate
Exclusions: EDGC860 to the teaching of Music in Secondary Schools.
Creative Arts
Subject Description: This subject is designed to assist EDGD831 Visual Arts Method 1
theoretical and practical foundations of this teaching area Credit Points: 6
including planning, programming and relevant teaching Pre-requisites: None
strategies in order to cater for the diverse range of learners Co-requisites: None
Education
will cover the content of the NSW syllabus, learning styles, Exclusions: EDGC873
assessment and reporting and will investigate current issues, Subject Description: This subject is designed to assist
theories and practices in this subject area. students in their preparation for teaching this subject
EDGD829 Music Method 1 theoretical and practical foundations of this teaching area
Engineering
GDE Annual Wollongong On Campus including planning, programming and relevant teaching
Credit Points: 6
Pre-requisites: None will cover the content of the NSW syllabus, learning styles,
Co-requisites: None assessment and reporting and will investigate current issues,
Graduate School
Exclusions: EDGC871
of Medicine
Subject Description: Future teachers must be professional EDGD832 Visual Arts Method 2
in their approach to teaching. An integral part of this
approach is recognising teaching as a profession. Beginning
teachers must be current, able to initiate and react to Credit Points: 6
curriculum change; strive to expand their repertoire

of teaching skills; be reflective; and develop a personal Co-requisites: None
Sciences
philosophy appropriate for an evolving profession. This
subject is designed to assist students in their preparation Exclusions: EDGC874
for the teaching profession. The Music Method 1 subject Subject Description: This subject is designed to assist
specifically aims to provide students with curriculum, students in their preparation for teaching this subject
programming, reporting, assessment and practical in Secondary Schools. This subject will examine the
foundations required for the teaching of Stage 4,5 and 6 theoretical and practical foundations of this teaching area
Informatics
Music in Secondary Schools. Specific attention is given to including planning, programming and relevant teaching
NSW Board of Studies Music Syllabus through curriculum strategies in order to cater for the diverse range of learners
planning, developing an understanding of learning students will encounter in their teaching career. Students
environments, lesson methodologies, management styles, will cover the content of the NSW syllabus, learning styles,
teaching skills and strategies,student assessment procedures, assessment and reporting and will investigate current issues,
content development, and program evaluation appropriate theories and practices in this subject area.
to the teaching of Music in Secondary Schools.
Law
EDGD833 Drama Method

EDGD830 Music Method 2 GDE Annual Wollongong On Campus
GDE Annual Wollongong On Campus Credit Points: 6
Science
Co-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None Exclusions: EDGC875
Exclusions: EDGC872 Subject Description: This subject is designed to assist
Subject Description: Future teachers must be professional students in their preparation for teaching this subject
Sydney Business
in their approach to teaching. An integral part of this in Secondary Schools. This subject will examine the
approach is recognising teaching as a profession. Beginning theoretical and practical foundations of this teaching area
School
teachers must be current, able to initiate and react to including planning, programming and relevant teaching
curriculum change; strive to expand their repertoire strategies in order to cater for the diverse range of learners
of teaching skills; be reflective; and develop a personal

students will encounter in their teaching career. Students Pre-requisites: None
will cover the content of the NSW syllabus, learning styles, Co-requisites: None
Arts
theories and practices in this subject area. Exclusions: EDGC891

EDGD834 French Method students in their preparation for teaching this subject
Not on offer in 2011 in Secondary Schools. This subject will examine the
Credit Points: 6
Commerce

Pre-requisites: None strategies in order to cater for the diverse range of learners
Co-requisites: None students will encounter in their teaching career. Students
Exclusions: EDGC876 will cover the content of the NSW syllabus, learning styles,
Subject Description: This subject is designed to assist theories and practices in this subject area.
Creative Arts
students in their preparation for teaching this subject in

Senior Secondary Schools. This subject will examine the EDGD838 Personal Development, Health
and Physical Education Method 2
strategies in order to cater for the diverse range of learners GDE Annual Wollongong On Campus
students will encounter in their teaching career. Students Credit Points: 6
Education
theories and practices in this subject area. Co-requisites: None
Exclusions: EDGC892
EDGD835 Computer Studies Method 1 Subject Description: This subject is designed to assist
GDE Annual Wollongong On Campus students in their preparation for teaching this subject
Engineering
Credit Points: 6 in Secondary Schools. This subject will examine the

Co-requisites: None strategies in order to cater for the diverse range of learners
Exclusions: EDGC881 students will encounter in their teaching career. Students
Graduate School

of Medicine

Senior Secondary Schools. This subject will examine the
EDGD840 Society and Culture Method
strategies in order to cater for the diverse range of learners GDE Annual Batemans Bay On Campus
students will encounter in their teaching career. Students GDE Annual Bega On Campus
Sciences
will cover the content of the NSW syllabus, learning styles, GDE Annual Shoalhaven On Campus
theories and practices in this subject area. GDE Annual Wollongong On Campus
Credit Points: 6
EDGD836 Computer Studies Method 2 Pre-requisites: None
Informatics
Co-requisites: None
Credit Points: 6 Exclusions: EDGC858
Pre-requisites: None Subject Description: This subject is designed to assist
Co-requisites: None students in their preparation for teaching the subject
Exclusions: EDGC882 Society and Culture in Secondary Schools. This subject
will examine the theoretical and practical foundations
of this teaching area including planning, programming
Law

and relevant teaching strategies in order to cater for the
Senior Secondary Schools. This subject will examine the
diverse range of learners students will encounter in their
teaching career. Students will cover the content of the
NSW syllabus, learning styles, assessment and reporting and
will investigate current issues, theories and practices in this
Science
subject area.
EDGE900 Introduction to Technology
in Education
EDGD837 Personal Development, Health Autumn Wollongong Flexible
Sydney Business
and Physical Education Method 1 Credit Points: 8

School


Exclusions: EDGI911 Pre-requisites: None
Subject Description: EDGE 900 Introduction to technology Co-requisites: None
in education provides a basic introduction to the strand:
Arts
Subject Description: In the design of interactive learning
Information Technology in Education and Training. As environments, the development of an effective interface
such, it is an overview of the range of issues and topics and the choice of appropriate media requires not only
that will be further elaborated upon in subsequent an understanding of the knowledge domain but also the
subjects; specifically it introduces students to current most effective way to represent this to learners. This
issues and trends, learning theory, instructional design,
Commerce
subject will develop students understanding of the design
and research and evaluation. The subject explores the and development of interactive multimedia learning
concept of information technology and the ways in which resources and environments through a focus on selecting
the educational enterprise is affected by it. The subject and combining media appropriately for effective learning.
considers the theoretical and practical skills used in This subject explores the role of effective visualisation and
designing, developing, and evaluating teaching and learning screen design and the ways it can facilitate understanding
environments using a variety of instructional systems.
Creative Arts
by learners/users of software. Topics focus on how multiple
media can be combined to enhance understanding, how
EDGE901 Emerging Issues in visual design and metaphor support reduction in cognitive
Educational Technology load, how effective electronic performance support systems
Not on offer in 2011 support work through complex tasks and how usability can
Credit Points: 8 be investigated. Students will have an opportunity to design
their own multimedia treatments for concepts of their
Education
choice and, using the software tools available, develop these
Co-requisites: None into learning resources.
Subject Description: The continuous development
of information and communication technologies has EDGE904 Online Learning and teaching
influenced the ways we live, work and learn. With each Spring Wollongong Flexible
Engineering
new technological innovation comes renewed discussion Credit Points: 8
about the role of technology in education and its impact
on learning and teaching. Influences also come from
developments in educational theory and philosophy, Co-requisites: None
and changes in wider society. This subject will respond Exclusions: EDGI915
to the most recent innovations in technology and focus
Graduate School
Subject Description: EDGE 904 Online learning and
of Medicine
on emerging issues relevant to educational technology,
teaching provides a basic introduction to current design and
engaging students in an analysis of these through a
research issues in online learning. Topics covered include
critical examination of the current research and debate.
technologies that facilitate online teaching and learning;
Students will also be expected to investigate and analyse
the theoretical and pedagogical underpinnings of online
the emerging issue in educational contexts of interest and
teaching and learning; and, the communication models that

relevance to them.
are utilised in online teaching and learning.
Sciences
EDGE902 Instructional Strategies
EDGE905 Evaluation of Technology-
and Design
Based Learning
Autumn Wollongong Flexible
Credit Points: 8
Credit Points: 8
Informatics
Co-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: This subject will enable students to
Exclusions: EDGI933
develop their understanding of technology-based learning
through the design of innovative and authentic learning Subject Description: In this subject, students will explore
environments using instructional design principles. The appropriate evaluation approaches throughout the entire
subject will focus on the design and development of life cycle of an interactive learning system or technology-
Law
technology-based learning environments using a variety based learning environment-from needs analysis through
of instructional strategies, as well as the tools that can be to formative and summative evaluation, and beyond.
used to develop such environments. Students will design Evaluation frameworks and models and how they are applied
a technology-based learning environment, and outline will be examined in depth, and students will develop
planning decisions related to task design, assessment, strategies for selecting appropriate evaluation methods
Science
instructional strategies, media selection, and program based on decisions that need to be made about a learning
evaluation. Students will be able to choose projects to suit environment. Students will have the opportunity to apply
their own teaching or training needs, to focus on topics their understanding of evaluation to a real-world context
and media of interest, and to work both individually and by designing a large-scale evaluation of a technology-based
collaboratively at a distance. learning environment.
Sydney Business
EDGE903 Multimedia and Interface Design

School
Spring Wollongong Flexible

Credit Points: 8

EDGH951 The Global Challenge in Adult triple bottom line. This subject also stresses the need to
Education/VET/Higher Education develop leadership and management strategies that have
the capacity to develop global alliances that incorporate
Arts
international settings.
Credit Points: 8 EDGH955 Professional Development in
Pre-requisites: None Ad Educ/VET/Higher Educ
Commerce
Co-requisites: None
Credit Points: 8
Subject Description: This subject provides an introduction
to the contemporary adult education environment in Pre-requisites: None
Australia, as well as addressing challenges that will Co-requisites: None
confront adult educators and administrators. Students
Subject Description: This subject enables students to
will be introduced to key elements of adult and vocational
Creative Arts
develop a negotiated professional development project in

education, including an exploration of the relationships
areas associated with Adult Education, VET and Higher
between work, technology, training and employment, and
Education. The subject explores the concept of professional
new technologies and settings for learning. The subject will
development in the workplace and explores opportunities
explore aspects of the National Training Reform Agenda.
for students to develop portfolios directed at emerging
These developments are explored in the context of the work
issues in Adult Education, VET and Higher Education.
of administrators, trainers and teachers in their workplace
The subject has a particular emphasis on developments in
Education
settings. Four out of the five assessment modules must be

research in the Higher Education sector. The subject has
completed successfully.
four assessment modules.
EDGH952 Learning about Learning in Adult
EDGH956 Innovation for Practitioners in
Education/VET/Higher Education
Ad Educ/VET/Higher Educ
Engineering

Credit Points: 8
Credit Points: 8
Co-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: This introductory subject provides
Graduate School
Subject Description: This subject is designed to provide

a policy context in which teaching and learning in VET,
of Medicine
students with an opportunity to develop and trial an

adult and higher education has been developed, exploring
innovative response to issues in their workplace. The
some theoretical positions that have informed vocational
subject emphasises an approach to developing a learning
education, including problem-based learning, reflective
experience or innovation in their workplace such as a
practice and the development of practitioner-based learning.
curriculum unit that involves action learning. The subject
The eight modules seek to model aspects of good learning

material promotes and features a collaborative and cyclic
theory through applied assessment tasks that enable
Sciences
approach to design, implementation and evaluation

students to trial learning experiences in their workplace.
that enables participation and feedback by members of
Students have the option to develop learning experiences
workplaces. The subject offers opportunities for students
and assessment and evaluation with a view to improving
to develop innovations in their workplace and to develop
their own practice.
materials or events that promote effective learning. This
subject has four assessment modules.
EDGH954 Leading and Managing in Ad
Informatics
Educ/VET/Higher Educ EDGL901 Foundations of Educational

Spring Wollongong Flexible Leadership
Credit Points: 8 Autumn Wollongong Flexible
Law
Subject Description: This subject explores the importance Co-requisites: None

of leadership that is collaborative, planned and outcome
Subject Description: This core subject provides students
oriented. The possibilities for developing collaborative
with the range of foundational understandings essential
partnership-based forms of management that enhance
for understanding the leadership function in education
outcomes for the community and industry are stressed.
and training organisations.The content covers the main
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Students will be encouraged to critically review their

areas of intellectual understanding which underpin ‘futures
understanding and experience of management and
oriented’ effective leadership, by developing conceptual
leadership and review their practice with a view to
understandings of: policy context and planning; sociological
developing productive partnerships within their working
pressures; futurism;economic realities and education;
units and communities. Students will also be introduced
curriculum leadership and planning; and change strategies.
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to the principles of outcomes-based planning and the

notion of multiple and diverse accountabilities such as the
School

EDGL903 Introduction to Educational strategies for planning, implementing and monitoring
Management effective change in professional service organisations, with
a particular focus on project management techniques for
Arts
effective change
Credit Points: 6
Pre-requisites: None EDGL911 Leadership in Curriculum
Co-requisites: None Autumn Wollongong Flexible
Commerce
Exclusions: EDGP935
Subject Description: This core subject provides students Credit Points: 6
with the range of foundational understandings essential Pre-requisites: None
for understanding the management function in education Co-requisites: None
and training organisations. The content topics are selected
to introduce the main areas of intellectual understanding Subject Description: This core subject deals with the
Creative Arts
which underpin ‘present’ oriented effective management by special leadership and management tasks of the education
developing conceptual understandings of: adult education and training organisation. The particular features of
and training; staff development; information systems; professional service organisations dealing with education
financial management; personal management skills- as they and training processes and outcomes will be highlighted.
contribute to the management function of educational The leadership/management roles and tasks which
organisations. As the course is related to educational both oversight and complement the professional roles
of the curriculum and instructional specialist(s) will be
Education
management, it takes an overarching view of the challenges
and issues facing incumbent or aspiring educational particularly emphasised. The subject will take a practical,
managers from different perspectives including physical case study approach to the range of issues and concerns
education, sport and recreation. Students will be able to generated by the special leadership requirements of the
explore issues of relevance and application to their specific educational organisation.
context.
EDGL913 Program Evaluation
Engineering
EDGL905 International Trends In Not on offer in 2011
Educational Leadership Credit Points: 6
Graduate School
of Medicine
Pre-requisites: EDGL901 or EDGL903 Subject Description: A range of evaluation approaches,
Co-requisites: None their assumptions and major methodologies which may
be applicable in formal educational, non-formal and
Subject Description: Contact hours: 3 hr/ week or
business and industry environments are discussed and
equivalent. This core subject provides a futures oriented
critiqued. Students have the opportunity to participate in

context and understanding to the development and
evaluation simulations and undertake and share their own
implementation of education and training policies in a
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evaluation as part of the subject. Issues addressed include:
rapid change, globalising economy. Selected content areas
ethical priorities; program planning and budgeting; QA,
include: internationalisation of economies and social
accreditation; skill transfer and site based action research.
systems;policy and planning implications of weakened
nation states, and the emergence of global social, economic,
EDGL917 Leadership in Quality
and legal systems; international perspectives on education
and training; approaches to policy and planning in Learning and Teaching
Informatics
comparative social systems; the limitations of central Not on offer in 2011
policy and planning systems in rapid change customer Credit Points: 6
focussed contexts; emerging methodologies for effective Pre-requisites: None
policy and planning in education and training systems and
organisations. Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: Students will examine the impact
EDGL909 Leadership of Effective Change on learning communities of changing instructional
Law
Autumn Wollongong Flexible and learning needs in relation to concepts of quality,

effectiveness, improvement and accountability. Critical
Credit Points: 6
influences of learning contexts on learning outcomes will
Pre-requisites: None be considered. Students will explore recent developments in
Co-requisites: None learning and teaching theory in terms of the enhancement
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Subject Description: The topics, case studies, and projects of reflective and self-directed learning, the encouragement
of this subject are selected to develop effective leadership of student voice, mentoring, and interactive multimedia
strategies for implementing effective change in education teaching and learning strategies.
and training organisations. They include: characteristics
of effective change; environmental scans; the critical role EDGL919 Mentoring Beginning Teachers
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and importance of staff in implementing effective change; Autumn Wollongong Flexible

School
working through HR strategies to achieve effective change Credit Points: 6


Co-requisites: None EDGL931 Organisational Behaviour
Subject Description: Theoretical framework: analysis in Education
and critique of relevant literature; professional needs of Not on offer in 2011
Arts
beginning teachers; context in terms of relevant policy

Credit Points: 6
documents; mentoring as a model of promoting teachers
development; assessing teacher performance; and designing, Pre-requisites: None
implementing and evaluating a mentoring program. Co-requisites: None
Commerce
Subject Description: In this subject students will analyse

EDGL920 Leading, Developing and human behaviour in educational organisations. A broad
Managing People range of central concepts related to the behaviour of
Spring Wollongong Flexible educational managers, leaders and other individuals in
Credit Points: 6 educational organisations, and the application of those
concepts to the analysis of organisational problems, are
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considered. Some examples are communication, human

Co-requisites: None resource management, power, politics, conflict, decision-
Subject Description: People constitute a major source of making, planning, organisational change and organisational
organisational advantage and success. This course deals learning.
with the leadership challenges of managing, motivating and
energising people in human service organisations such as EDGL933 Organisation Theory for
Educational Leaders
Education
education. Drawing upon research and effectual/ineffectual

exemplars, participants will consider people management Not on offer in 2011
strategies from a variety of perspectives: recruitment and
Credit Points: 6
induction, supervision and performance management, team
building, conflict resolution, and professional development. Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Engineering
EDGL922 Law for Educational Leaders Subject Description: The purpose of this subject is
Spring Wollongong Flexible to provide students with ‘conceptual lenses’ from
Credit Points: 6 organisation theory to examine and understand educational
Pre-requisites: None organizations with application to educational leadership.
A range of theoretical perspectives and conceptualizations
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Co-requisites: None of organizations are included, for example, scientific

of Medicine
Subject Description: The following broad areas of subject management, bureaucracy and professional educators,
content will be encountered by students in their readings, human relations, organizational technology, organizational
the weekly on-line sessions and in the assessment tasks: structure and open systems theory. Organisational
The common law ; Traditional claims to justice; The metaphors, including organizational culture, and critiques
duty of care; The tort of negligence - students’ physical of conventional theories of educational organizations are
welfare ; Sport, physical education, excursion, practical considered.

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activities; Significant statute law and education regulations;

Educational malpractice - the failure to educate; The EDGL940 Evidence-Based Leadership
powers of police and the courts; School rules, policies, Not on offer in 2011
procedures and the law - student welfare and discipline;
Credit Points: 6
Child Protection; Attendance, suspension, expulsion/
exclusion; Confiscation and search; The rights of students, Pre-requisites: None
Informatics
teachers and the general public; Family law, custody, access; Co-requisites: None
Relevant educational case histories in law; Current trends Subject Description: This subject aims to challenge
in education and the law; Risk management and harm participants to examine some of these myths and models
minimisation for educational leaders. and analyse the arguments for emerging evidence-based
educational leadership conceptions and approaches and
EDGL930 Work Motivation in their implications for leadership practice and preparation,
Educational Leadership
Law
and teacher education. In particular, participants will

Not on offer in 2011 critique recent leading research which links outstanding
Credit Points: 6 educational leadership to school renewal and improvement,
quality teaching and improved student outcomes.
Co-requisites: None EDGP901 Adolescent Health 1
Science
Subject Description: This subject considers motivation, EDU Intake Jan Wollongong On Campus
job satisfaction and related phenomena in educational Summer 2011/2012 Wollongong On Campus
workplaces. General theories and models are considered and
Credit Points: 6
their relevance to educational and training organisations
will be explored. Models are critically examined and Pre-requisites: None
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teachers, administrators’ and trainers’ job characteristics Co-requisites: None

School
and their relationship with job satisfaction are investigated.

Job redesign is discussed.

Subject Description: Adolescent Health I will provide Co-requisites: None
an overview of health, well-being and the dimensions Subject Description: Through participation in a variety
of health. The current health status of Australians, in of practical and theoretical experiences, students will
Arts
particular, young people will be examined. The focus will develop their own level of performance and utilise a variety
be on psychosocial health and the mental illnesses affecting of teaching strategies associated with composition of
adolescents (psychotic, non-psychotic, self-harm). The movement. Students will participate in a range of modern,
sociocultural influences on a young person’s mental health contemporary, and cultural dance mediums exploring
and sense of self will be explored. The salutary factors of locomotor and non-locomotor movements. Dominant
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resilience, connectedness, participation, positive self worth movement patterns and concepts underlying dance and
and sense of belonging will be included. Common problems gymnastics, elements of composition and movement
of bullying, harassment and coping with loss and grief will appreciation will be explored. The subject will cover specific
be discussed. safety considerations in planning, devising and performing
dance and gymnastics movements. Students will be required
EDGP902 Adolescent Health 2 to compile a resource folder of a range of movement
Creative Arts
EDU Intake Jan Wollongong On Campus experiences and associated resources to assist in future
Summer 2011/2012 Wollongong On Campus program design.
Credit Points: 6
EDGP910 Introduction to Outdoor
Pre-requisites: None Education
Education
Subject Description: Adolescent Health Issues 2 will Credit Points: 6
provide the opportunity to investigate and critically
examine the health of young people with a particular focus
on specific health issues such as risk taking behaviour, Co-requisites: None
sexuality, sexual health and substance use and abuse. This Subject Description: Increasing pressure in urban and
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subject will take a holistic view of young people and explore contemporary living has placed greater awareness on
their health and wellbeing from a socio-cultural perspective. environmental and outdoor opportunities for educational,
Students will investigate drug use trends and issues, various community and corporate groups. A variety of learning
perspectives on individual and societal attitudes to risk experiences will be presented which enable students to gain
taking behaviour, substance abuse and sexual health, an insight into how Outdoor Education is used as a catalyst
the harm minimisation approach and the biological, for social and personal development and/or environmental
Graduate School
of Medicine
social, psychological and ethical/moral dimensions of sensitivity. Topics include: the philosophy of the Outward
human sexuality. In examining these issues, prevention, Education; innovations in National Curriculum for
intervention and postvention methods will be considered Outdoor Education; an exposure to various school programs
and a variety of resources/programmes/support agencies incorporating Outdoor Education; and an examination of
identified that can assist in the meaningful promotion of technical skills required in this field. Practical fieldwork

the health of young people. experiences on a regular basis also form part of this course.
Sciences
EDGP903 Promoting Physical Activity 1 EDGP911 Project for EDGP910
EDU Intake Jan Wollongong On Campus Not on offer in 2011
Summer 2011/2012 Wollongong On Campus Credit Points: 2
Informatics
Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: Students will participate in practical
EDGP913 Project for EDGP912
experiences that will explore the fundamental principles Not on offer in 2011
underlying all movement and identify how these principles Credit Points: 2
impact on the development of specialised skills. The subject Pre-requisites: None
will actively engage participants in a variety of games
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(invasion, net/court, striking/fielding and target) that Co-requisites: None

demonstrate the different approaches to the teaching and Subject Description: This is an optional project
learning of games. Students will develop an understanding component subject taken in conjunction with EDGP912
of game sense and how it relates to technique. The and not available separately. The 2 cp Project extends the
promotion of physical activity in aquatic environments opportunity to study the issues of EDGP912.
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will require students to display competence in a range of

swimming activities and water rescue techniques. EDGP924 Young People and Health
EDGP904 Promoting Physical Activity 2 Credit Points: 6
EDU Intake Jan Wollongong On Campus
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School
Co-requisites: None
Credit Points: 6
Exclusions: EDGA924

Subject Description: This subject will address issues Co-requisites: None
associated with young people’s health from a critical Subject Description: This is an optional project
perspective, drawing on social and cultural theory and component subject taken in conjunction with EDGP932
Arts
research in the area. It will provide participants with the and not available separately. The 2 cp Project extends the
knowledge and skills to evaluate the different positions opportunity to study the issues of EDGP932.
on young people’s health and to develop the capacity to
critically assess the substantial amounts of information EDGP934 Cultural Politics of Sport, Leisure
available in academic and popular writings on the topic.
and Physical Education
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Topics covered in the subject will include: youth as a

relational concept; health issues facing young people today; Autumn Wollongong Flexible
‘ risk’ and young people; globalisation and youth health; Credit Points: 6
approaches to youth health; youth health services; schools Pre-requisites: None
and youth health. This subject replaces EDGA924 in the
postgraduate PE/Health program. Co-requisites: None
Creative Arts
Subject Description: This subject will examine

EDGP930 Theoretical and Practical contemporary debates and issues in the areas of sport,
Bases of Coach Education leisure and physical education from a critical perspective.
It will examine how the knowledge, values and practices
associated with these areas are constituted in the context
Credit Points: 6 of specific social, economic, political and cultural relations
Education
Pre-requisites: None and how the practices associated with these areas in turn
Co-requisites: None shape social knowledge and values. The subject will draw on
a range of methodologies and resources including media and
Subject Description: Contact hrs: 3hrs per week. This document analysis, the interrogation of statistical reports
subject analyses current coaching theory related to and contemporary mythologies about sport and physical
pedagogical issues, time management and overseas activity; current feminist and masculinity research on sport,
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developments in coaching. Students undertake an indepth leisure and physical education; contemporary theories
analysis of the discipline areas applied to coaching. A of leisure as consumption; youth studies and leisure and
conceptual framework of coaching both in Australia and physical activity.
overseas will be used with practical implications related to
practice sessions in a variety of sport environments. EDGP935 Leadership and Management
in Physical Education,
Graduate School
EDGP931 Project for EDGP930

of Medicine

Sport & Recreation
Credit Points: 2
Credit Points: 6
Co-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Sciences
Subject Description: This is an optional project

component subject taken in conjunction with EDGP930 Exclusions: EDGL903
and not available separately. The 2 cp Project extends the Subject Description: This core subject provides students
opportunity to study the issues of EDGP930. with the range of foundational understandings essential
for understanding the management function in education
EDGP932 Issues In Coach Education and training organisations. The content topics are selected
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and Sport Management to introduce the main areas of intellectual understanding

Not on offer in 2011 which underpin ‘present’ oriented effective management by
developing conceptual understandings of: adult education
Credit Points: 6 and training; staff development; information systems;
Pre-requisites: None financial management; personal management skills- as they
Co-requisites: None contribute to the management function of educational
organisations. As the course is related to educational
Subject Description: This subject is designed to provide
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management, it takes an overarching view of the challenges

students with an examination of current issues. Attention
and issues facing incumbent or aspiring educational
will be given to current international issues such as
managers from different perspectives including physical
administrative structures, advanced coaching models,
education, sport and recreation. Students will be able to
theoretical and practical bases of talent identification,
explore issues of relevance and application to their specific
government policy, and research in coach education and
context.
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sport administration. They will undertake a review of

literature in one chosen area presenting the outcomes of the EDGP990 Practicum in a Learning
research in a seminar.
Environment
EDGP933 Project For EDGP932 Autumn Wollongong Flexible
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Not on offer in 2011 Spring Wollongong Flexible

School


Co-requisites: None context increasingly marked by social and cultural diversity.
Subject Description: Students will design, implement and Participants are encouraged to critically analyse the range
evaluate a program of work in a practical environment. This of programs, strategies and resources currently used in
Arts
will extend over 30 hours of contact during the session at literacy pedagogy. The subject recognises the foundational
a worksite of choice. Reflective evaluation will take place nature of early literacy instruction as well as the increasing
on all of the practicum resulting in a critical analysis. All breadth and depth of literacy demands across the
students will meet on a regular basis to discuss issues related compulsory years of schooling. The subject emphasizes the
to the practicum. relationship between theory and practice with the intent
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that participants are well equipped to interrogate their own
EDGP991 Project for EDGP990 teaching sites and practice.
EDGR922 Literature for Children
Credit Points: 2 and Young People
Pre-requisites: None Autumn Wollongong Flexible
Creative Arts
Co-requisites: None Spring Wollongong Flexible
Subject Description: This is an optional project Credit Points: 6
component subject taken in conjunction with EDGP990
and not available separately. The 2 cp Project extends the
opportunity to study the issues of EDGP990. Co-requisites: None
Education
Subject Description: The inclusion of literature is an
EDGR911 Teaching Reading integral aspect of classroom literacy practice. Students
Not on offer in 2011 engage with a wide variety of texts in the form of books
Credit Points: 8 (fiction and non-fiction), new literacies and community-
based texts. This subject provides opportunities
Pre-requisites: None to:Encounter a range of authors and illustrators of literature
Engineering
Co-requisites: None for children and young people;Examine theories of literary
Subject Description: This subject will examine the nexus criticism in connection with literature for children and
between reading theories and practices. Topics to be young people; Explore the range of existing and emerging
studied include: reading and its relationship to language genres and the historical development of these; Reflect
and learning; models of reading instruction and practices; upon the role of literature in supporting learners’ literacy
development
Graduate School
history of reading policies and methods; learning to read
of Medicine
and learning through reading; sociocultural relationships
between the reader and the written texts; reading for EDGR923 Knowing About Language
different purposes; evaluation of reading; the reading- in Context
writing connections and current debates around reading Spring Wollongong Flexible
instruction.

Credit Points: 6
EDGR912 Teaching Writing Pre-requisites: None
Sciences
Credit Points: 8 Subject Description: There is an expectation that teachers
will have an in-depth understanding of how the English
language works so that they are in a position to set
Co-requisites: None objectives, identify students’ problems and answer their
Informatics
Subject Description: This subject will examine the nexus questions, design relevant teaching activities and assess
between writing theories and practices. Topics to be studied students’ work. Teachers and students will need to know
will include: the writing process and its relationship to about the form and structure of language as well as how
language and learning; models of writing instruction; language functions in various contexts. This subject focuses
learning to write and learning through writing; the role of on the functions of language in our lives and the language
context, purpose and audience in shaping written genres; resources that students need in a range of situations, across
the writing/reading connection - specifically spelling, various areas of the curriculum, and at different stages of
Law
grammar and the role of editing and proofreading, and the development.
evaluation of written texts.
EDGR926 Current Issues in English
EDGR921 Expanding Literacy Repertoires Curriculum and Policy
Spring Wollongong Flexible Autumn Wollongong Flexible
Science
Credit Points: 6 Spring Wollongong Flexible

Subject Description: This subject is an opportunity to
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Co-requisites: None
reflect upon what it means to be literate in contemporary
School
society. It traces historical and emergent theories of

literate practice and concomitant pedagogic approaches. It
considers the nature of the learner and learner groups in a

Subject Description: This subject considers the nature Subject Description: This subject provides a theoretical
of English in school education and current issues around and practical grounding in augmentative and alternative
curriculum, policy and assessment on national and global communication methods that enable students with
Arts
stages. The subject is designed to be flexible in order to language and communication difficulties to respond to all
respond to issues as they arise in media, curriculum and aspects of schooling. Students will consider how and why
policy developments. Delivered through a series of expert to use technologies to improve access by students with
lecture-seminars, students prepare to participate in each special need to all areas of the curriculum. In hands-on
seminar by undertaking focused background reading and tutorials students will learn how to use aided and non-aided
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developing interview questions. There is opportunity tools, computer assistive technologies and specific software
for students to undertake an in-depth investigation of a (e.g. Boardmaker, PECS). The subject emphasises a Total
particular issue relevant to their professional settings. Communication approach within a school and classroom
context.
EDGS901 Intro. to Inclusive
Education: Strategies, EDGS904 Effective partnerships for Special
Creative Arts
Policies and Legislation Education professionals

Not on offer in 2011 Not on offer in 2011
Education
Subject Description: This unit will be an introduction to Subject Description: This subject will focus on the skills
the learning requirements of students with special needs. and knowledge required to work in trans-disciplinary
Additionally, it will critically examine the processes, teams in a consultative and collaborative manner when
models, educational policies and strategies proposed for working with students with disabilities and their families.
the inclusion of students with special needs in the regular It will identify the interpersonal skills required for the
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classroom. The Inclusion debate and issues such as the most collaborative-consultative model in special education . It
effective delivery systems and the most effective curriculum will also identify the relationship between professional, legal
structures will be examined. The barriers to inclusion such and ethical issues and appropriate practice. The emphasis
as stigma and negative attitudes will be explored together will be on improving teachers’ interpersonal skills to work
with service delivery structures in schools. Finally, there will professionally and collaboratively with families and other
be a focus on the implications of relevant legislation such as, professionals in multi-cultural environments.
Graduate School
of Medicine
the Disability Discrimination Act, Disability Standards for

Education and the Occupational Health and Safety Act, for EDGS912 Contemporary Perspectives
special education professionals. Education of Students
with Diverse Needs
EDGS902 Asses. and Instruction of students Spring Wollongong Flexible
with learning difficulties Credit Points: 6

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Credit Points: 6
Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: This subject encourages students to
Co-requisites: None complete an in-depth study of a contemporary issue in
Subject Description: This subject focuses on expanding Special Education. The subject is specifically tailored for
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knowledge & understanding of Learning Difficulties, and each student. The course co-ordinator will negotiate the
developing high level teaching strategies to most effectively topic and the presentation format on an individual basis.
cater for students experiencing LD. Students are given Each student will produce an individual project equivalent
opportunity to experience a variety of teaching methods to 6,000 words.
and programmes according to the specific difficulty which
they target, ranging from: ADHD, Aspergers Syndrome, EDGS914 Assessment and Instruction
Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Language Disorders, of Individuals with High
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Mathematics Difficulties, Developmental Delay & Sensory Support Needs

Impairment.
EDGS903 Technologies for students Credit Points: 6
with special needs Pre-requisites: None
Science

Credit Points: 6 Subject Description: This subject aims to develop
Pre-requisites: None basic skills in assessment, program planning, program
implementation and evaluation in relation to students
Co-requisites: None
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with special educational needs. The principles of effective

teaching and curriculum modification will be addressed.
School
While a range of teaching approaches will be reviewed,

the emphasis will be on those which have strong empirical
support for their effectiveness.

EDGS916 Models of Behaviour Management EDGS924 Giftedness in Special Populations
Autumn Wollongong Flexible Spring Wollongong Flexible
Arts
Subject Description: This subject examines a range of Co-requisites: None
approaches to behaviour management and the theoretical
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Subject Description: Contact hours: 3 hrs/week x 9
principles upon which they are based. Problems associated This subject will critically examine the needs of special
with non school attendance, oppositional disorders, populations of students who are generally under-represented
attention deficit disorders and other commonly occurring in programs for gifted children. Students will engage in
behaviour disorders are critically examined within analysing and evaluating alternative forms of assessment
the context of increasing academic engaged time and and developing appropriate strategies for curriculum design
Creative Arts
developing social and conflict resolution skills. and delivery. Possible focus groups will include: Aboriginal
children, ethnic minority children, low SES, girls,
EDGS918 Approaches to Reading underachievers, preschoolers, prodigies, and students with
Difficulties: Theories emotional difficulties, physical or learning disabilities.
and Strategies
Autumn Wollongong Flexible EDGS930 Professional Experience
Education
Credit Points: 6 in Special Education
Co-requisites: None
Credit Points: 6
Subject Description: This subject will engage students in a
critical review of current empirical research in the area of Pre-requisites: EDGS914, EDGS916, EDGS918 and
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reading difficulties. Theoretical and methodological aspects EDGS920
will be considered. Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: Students who wish to work as special
EDGS920 Language and Communication education teachers will undertake a 20 day (or equivalent)
Difficulties: Theory and Practice practicum experience in K-12 special education settings
Graduate School
of Medicine
Spring Wollongong Flexible under the supervision of a trained teacher in that setting.
Credit Points: 6 They will need to complete specific tasks however, the main
assessment will be made by the supervising teacher in their
allocated setting.
Co-requisites: None

Subject Description: This subject examines the major EDGT917 English Language:
causes of language and communication difficulties. An Learners Problems
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overview of the topic will include an historical perspective EDU Intake Feb Wollongong Distance
which indicates shifts in issues such as identification,
classification and categorization. Specific language
difficulties associated with autism, cerebral palsy, hearing EDU Intake May Wollongong Distance
impairment, intellectual impairment and learning EDU Intake Aug Wollongong Distance
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disabilities will be examined. Assessment of communication
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difficulties and evaluation of a range of educational
strategies will conclude the subject. Credit Points: 6
EDGS922 Teaching Gifted Students Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: This subject is an introduction to the
Autumn Wollongong On Campus nature of the English language and the typical problems
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Credit Points: 6 experienced by non-native speakers of English. It will

Pre-requisites: None canvass the ‘basics’ of English grammar and vocabulary,
from word classes (nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc) through to
Co-requisites: None the structure of sentences. It is aimed primarily at those who
Subject Description: This subject will identify and critically are interested in becoming teachers of English to second
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examine the current issues related to the education of gifted language learners in Australia or abroad. It will assist
students. It will also prepare teachers to meet effectively participants in consolidating their own knowledge about
the needs of such students through curriculum modification English and in diagnosing learners’ problems. This subject
and application of special educational strategies. Topics will also intended as a guide to teaching English grammar. It is
include: definition and identification issues; instructional not intended as a remedial English course for participants
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models; educational strategies; creativity and thinking in the subject.

School
skills; counselling needs; special populations; and the

implications of policy on educational practice. EDGT920 Practicum II

Credit Points: 2 EDGT931 Teaching Speaking and Listening
Pre-requisites: None EDU Intake Feb Wollongong Distance
Arts
Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: EDU Intake May Wollongong Distance
EDU Intake Aug Wollongong Distance
EDGT922 The English Sound System
Commerce
Credit Points: 6
Credit Points: 2
Co-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: In EDGT931 students will gain an
Subject Description: For those teaching English as a second understanding of spoken discourse, the nature of spoken
language, a knowledge of how the English sound system
Creative Arts
interaction, the differences between speech and writing

works is essential, not only to help students’ pronunciation and the ways in which oral fluency fosters language
but also to improve their listening, reading and writing development. The subject also addresses the different ways
skills. This subject will cover the pronunciation of in which spoken discourse can be studied covering critical
individual sounds, combinations of sounds, stress patterns and other traditions of discourse analysis, multimodal and
and intonation. ethnographic approaches. The subject presents an overview
of recent research and developments in the teaching of
Education
EDGT924 Teaching Listening to Second listening and speaking and how these areas can be taught
Language Learners in an integrated way making use of computer and other
Not on offer in 2011 technologies and approaches.
Credit Points: 2
EDGT932 Second Language Literacy
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EDU Intake Feb Wollongong Distance

Co-requisites: None
EDU Intake May Wollongong Distance
to knowledge and skills needed to teach listening. It aims
to help students to develop a deeper understanding of EDU Intake Aug Wollongong Distance
listening as an interactive process and from this perspective
Graduate School

of Medicine
to develop techniques and procedures for teaching effective

Credit Points: 6
listening strategies. The principles of designing various
assessment listening tasks will be covered. Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
EDGT930 Methodology in Second
Exclusions: EDGA981, EDGT921 or EDGT925

Language Teaching
Subject Description: This subject will explore the nature of
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EDU Intake Feb Wollongong Distance

literacy. It will consider the role of literacy within a range of
Autumn Wollongong On Campus social, cultural, historical and educational contexts. As well
EDU Intake May Wollongong Distance it will cover the following: a critical analysis of theories of
reading and writing and their relevance for second language
literacy development; an analysis of approaches to teaching
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reading and writing; the relationship between spoken and

Credit Points: 6 written language; principles for developing effective literacy
programs; strategies for supporting the learning of literacy
for ESL/EFL learners at beginner through to advanced levels
Co-requisites: None in adult and school contexts.
Exclusions: EDUE319
Subject Description: The subject requires students to
EDGT934 Teaching Pronunciation
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explore their own and others’ experiences of language and Prosody

teaching and learning and to research the general principles EDU Intake Feb Wollongong Distance
of language teaching, drawing on knowledge in the EDU Intake May Wollongong Distance
field of second language acquisition. The subject covers
approaches to second language teaching and learning:
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grammar/ translation, audiolingualism, communicative

language approaches and more recent task- and genre- EDU Intake Nov Wollongong Distance
based approaches. It also explores the theories of language
Credit Points: 6
and learning underpinning these and the issues in
the implementation of approaches. It addresses issues Pre-requisites: None
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of assessment, planning and curriculum design and Co-requisites: None

programming in relation to teaching children, teenagers
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and adults in second or foreign language contexts.

Subject Description: The subject will provide students with Subject Description: This subject is intended for students
an understanding of the English sound system: of intonation who want to get an extended experience in language
patterns, sentence rhythm and patterns of word stress, of teaching and learning in different contexts. The subject
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English phonemes and also of features of connected speech will be of interest to those who have little or no teaching
such as elision and linking. The subject will also analyse experience and who would like to observe teaching and
teaching strategies and the development of teaching learning in a range of contexts (different age levels, different
programs. There will be topics on assessing learners’ needs sectors) or those who are already experienced teachers but
and developing individual and class programs to address who would like to become familiar with different teaching
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specific pronunciation needs. contexts. It will also provide an alternative to the practicum
for those who are not yet ready or who are not required to
EDGT935 Teaching English in do one by employers. The subject provides an opportunity
International Contexts to pursue a particular area of interest in some depth. The
EDU Intake Feb Wollongong Distance project involves classrooms observations and an in-depth
study of an identified area of interest. In completing such
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EDU Intake May Wollongong Distance a project, the student will have developed a detailed
EDU Intake Aug Wollongong Distance understanding of a significant topic and will have had
EDU Intake Nov Wollongong Distance experience in applying research skills.
Credit Points: 6 EDGT938 Professional Experience in TESOL
Pre-requisites: None EDU Intake Feb Wollongong Distance
Education
Exclusions: EDGT928 EDU Intake May Wollongong Distance
Subject Description: In EDGT935, students will gain an Spring Wollongong Flexible
overview of the changing contexts of English Language
Teaching internationally and of the issues relating to
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English as a global language. There will be a focus on EDU Intake Nov Wollongong Distance
specific issues such as teaching young learners (with the Credit Points: 6
development of English teaching at elementary level) and
the use of appropriate methodologies in exam-based systems.
Cross-cultural communication skills and issues of culture in Co-requisites: EDGT930 or EDUE319
language teaching would also be addressed. Students would
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Exclusions: EDGT937or EDUE336
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have the flexibility to research specific countries and key
Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to provide a
issues that cut across national boundaries.
guided introduction to the classroom application of second
language teaching methodology and to provide an assessed
EDGT936 Management, policy and practicum which meets the teaching practice requirements
curriculum in TESOL of employer bodies. Students will undertake observations

EDU Intake Aug Wollongong Distance and teaching ESL or EFL in primary, secondary or adult
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EDU Intake Nov Wollongong Distance contexts, develop portfolios of work and evaluate aspects of
the teaching and learning they observe.
Credit Points: 6
Pre-requisites: None EDGT940 Materials and Technology in
Co-requisites: None Second Language Teaching
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Exclusions: EDGT929 EDU Intake Feb Wollongong Distance
Subject Description: In EDGT936, students will research EDU Intake May Wollongong Distance
educational management and leadership in terms of English Spring Wollongong On Campus
language teaching. The subject will address the impact of
education and language policy at national/ international
and local levels. It will also cover aspects of protocol and EDU Intake Nov Wollongong Distance
policy development in institutions, staff management and Credit Points: 6
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professional development, accountability and evaluation.

There will also be a focus on negotiation, managing
interpersonal relationships and conflict resolution. Students Co-requisites: None
will explore models of curriculum development in language Exclusions: EDUE340
education and program evaluation. Subject Description: This subject is intended as a practical
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introduction to the selection, development, adaptation and

EDGT937 Field Experience Project in TESOL evaluation of a range of materials and media for effective
Autumn Wollongong Flexible second language teaching. It will examine the nature of
Spring Wollongong Flexible the materials/technologies, including their place in the
Credit Points: 6 curriculum, the assumptions underlying them, and the roles
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of teachers and learners implied by them.

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Co-requisites: EDUE319 or EDGT930

Exclusions: EDGT933

EDGT976 Text and Context language acquisition. Its scope ranges from first language
EDU Intake Feb Wollongong Distance acquisition to different approaches to examining second
language development including behaviourist, cognitive,
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functional, social-cultural and sociolinguistic approaches.

EDU Intake May Wollongong Distance These topics provide an appreciation of the complexity of
EDU Intake Aug Wollongong Distance second language learning and how successful learning may
be promoted.
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Credit Points: 6 EDGT985 English in Specific Contexts

Co-requisites: None EDU Intake Aug Wollongong Distance
Subject Description: This subject introduces students EDU Intake Nov Wollongong Distance
to a functional approach to language, focusing on the Credit Points: 6
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functions that English plays in our lives and the language

resources that students need to control in order to use
English effectively in a range of situations. The model Co-requisites: None
adopted is that of Halliday and colleagues - an approach Subject Description: This subject is designed to provide an
that underpins several language syllabuses in Australia overview of the recent developments in research on English
and internationally. This approach (Systemic Functional for Specific Purposes (e.g. business, academic and medical
Linguistics) looks at the relationship between the texts that
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etc). It will begin with a review of the emergence of ESP, its

we use in our daily lives and the contexts in which these historical background and development, and current status
texts are produced. This subject also addresses the classroom in the context of ESL/EFL. This will then be followed by an
applications. introduction to discourse analysis and its relevance to ESP.
Cross-cultural differences in discourse patterns will also
EDGT983 Assessment in TESOL be explored. Students will have opportunities to analyse
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EDU Intake Feb Wollongong Distance written and spoken texts used in different ESP contexts. On
EDU Intake May Wollongong Distance the basis of the analysis, the subject will turn to a discussion
of the implications for ESP course design and evaluation.
Although the focus of the subject is on developing students’
EDU Intake Aug Wollongong Distance ability to design an effective ESP program, their engagement
with discourse analysis will help heighten their awareness of
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the genres which might facilitate their growth as writers in

Credit Points: 6
academic settings.
Co-requisites: None EDGX901 Psychology for Educators
Subject Description: This subject will prepare those

involved in teaching English as a Second Language to Autumn Wollongong On Campus
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assess learners’ language proficiency. Participants will Credit Points: 6

be introduced to a variety of assessment approaches and
techniques, ranging from informal, classroom based Pre-requisites: None
assessment through to high stakes formal tests. Principles Co-requisites: None
of validity and reliability of assessment procedures will be Exclusions: EDGS910
addressed.
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Subject Description: This subject explores a range

EDGT984 Theories of Second of learning theories and their application in a range
of educational contexts from school through to adult
Language Learning environments. It covers classical theories of learning
EDU Intake Feb Wollongong Distance and development as well as contemporary approaches
Autumn Wollongong On Campus that underpin educational practice. Topics include:
EDU Intake May Wollongong Distance behaviourism; Piaget and neo-Piagetians; Vygotsky and
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socio-cultural accounts of learning; information processing

Spring Wollongong On Campus perspectives; the relationships among language, learning
EDU Intake Aug Wollongong Distance and thought; and issues in the assessment of intelligence.
EDU Intake Nov Wollongong Distance Students will be expected to apply these theoretical
perspectives to their particular specialisation.
Credit Points: 6
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Pre-requisites: None EDGX902 Educational Sociology: Culture,

Co-requisites: None Society and Education
Subject Description: Second language acquisition draws Spring Wollongong On Campus
on theories from linguistics, cognitive psychology, Credit Points: 6
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psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics and education, and aims Pre-requisites: None

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to account for processes of learning a second language.

This subject is designed to provide students with a solid Co-requisites: None
grounding in the issues and factors prevailing in second

Subject Description: This subject will cover contemporary Pre-requisites: None
themes in the sociology of education. In so doing it will Co-requisites: None
pay particular attention to the ways in which globalisation,
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postmodernism, diversity in cultural interactions and Subject Description: The subject will critically examine
the influence of technologies have all made for rapid and play as a central pedagogical approach in fostering young
evolving changes and challenges in education. Utilising children’s development and learning. It will present a range
a variety of theoretical frameworks and by developing a of classical and modern theories of play and treat the topics
diversity of ways of viewing the world and its impacts, this such as child spontaneous play; types and genres of play;
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subject will assist students to understand how and what indoor and outdoor play; play in a range of diverse contexts;
mechanisms are operating to influence education and providing for enriched play environments and play-
its role and purpose in society. The subject will promote oriented curriculum; the adaptability of play to different
student engagement in critical reflection, creative thinking developmental stages; play-based educational programs.
and in-depth analysis in relation to key issues pertaining Current literature will be reviewed to enhance student
to society and culture in Australian and global education awareness of national and international views on play in
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contexts. early life.
EDGX910 Researching Children EDGY902 Early Years Curriculum Studies

Not on offer in 2011 Autumn Wollongong Flexible
Education
Subject Description: Building on a philosophical framework Subject Description: This subject develops critical and
based on the new sociology of childhood researching evaluative awareness of many influences which impact
children will provide a comprehensive and practical upon curriculum within a range of early childhood settings.
introduction to undertaking a research project where A range of traditional, alternative and contemporary
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children are the key participants. This subject will begin by curriculum models will be analysed for their effectiveness in
introducing students to the main theories and theoretical inclusive early childhood education. Current literature will
approaches to doing research with children. The second be reviewed to enhance student awareness of national and
part will support students to review past research and then international curriculum models and appropriateness to the
consider a variety of possibilities on how to design and Australian early childhood context.
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conduct research with children. Then in conclusion the
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students will consider specific contemporary issues that EDGY903 Socio-cultural Perspectives
working with children may present and ways to overcome in the Early Years
them. This final section will look closely at the ethics Spring Wollongong Flexible
of doing research with children and the advantages and Credit Points: 6

disadvantages of what being involved means for children,
particularly for children who are positioned as vulnerable or Pre-requisites: None
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in socially or culturally disadvantaged contexts. Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: This subject will provide a theoretical
EDGX917 International & Intercultural background and practical strategies for creating an optimal
Perspectives in Education social and personal environment for young children’s
EDU Intake Feb Wollongong Distance learning and development. Students will be studying
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modern socio-cultural approaches to early childhood
education stemming from the theories of Dewey, Vygotsky,
Credit Points: 6 Bruner and Bronfenbrenner, with a focus on practical
Pre-requisites: None implications for the development of young children. The
Co-requisites: None topics treated will include: the role of communication
and language in early years; the quality of adult-child
Subject Description: Learning and teaching is strongly interaction; the role of family involvement and the
influenced by international developments in education household funds of knowledge; contextually situated
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and by multicultural learning environments. Students will practice of early childhood education; socio-cultural
critically analyse issues of language policy, intercultural approach to observation and dynamic assessment; play
communication, ethnicity, culture, and power from and the development of imagination. In addition, research
contemporary international and intercultural perspectives. approaches based in socio-cultural theories will be
Students will explore concepts of international education, discussed. These will include ethnographic study, action
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internationalisation, global education and socio- and development research.

cultural contexts of teaching, including education in
less industrialised regions of the world and education for EDGY904 Management and Leadership for
minority groups.
Early Childhood Professionals
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EDGY901 Pedagogy, Practice and

Credit Points: 6
School
Play in Early Years

Autumn Wollongong Flexible Pre-requisites: None

Subject Description: This subject will examine the EDGZ906 Minor Project in Education
complex responsibilities of early childhood professionals EDU Intake Feb Wollongong Distance
in managing, delivering and advocating for quality
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programs and services for young children and their families.

Recognition will be given to the current context of early EDU Intake May Wollongong Distance
childhood and the need for specific skills and knowledge Spring Wollongong Flexible
required by leaders in meeting organizational and broader
societal aims and objectives. Change management,
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human resources management, powerful communication, EDU Intake Nov Wollongong Distance
intrapersonal/self awareness, vision-building and sharing, Credit Points: 6
motivation, supervision of staff, knowledge-building and
mentoring, lobbying & advocacy are key components.
Safety, nutrition and the physical, social and emotional Co-requisites: EDGZ900 or EDGZ921
health of infants and young children plus Indigenous Exclusions: EDGZ903
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perspectives on health and wellbeing of young children Subject Description: This subject is part of the research
and families will be integrated into the subject. The subject orientation in the MEd program. It enables the students in
will include a focus on developing an understanding of specialisations based on 6cp subjects to explore a research
the management, leadership and advocacy role of early issue in their specialisation in a sustained piece of writing,
childhood professionals in promoting physical, social and as preparation for higher degree studies. No project work
emotional well-being of children and staff. should be commenced without approval from the Program
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co-ordinator or the Director of the Graduate Teaching

EDGY905 Healthy Lifestyles for Pre-School Program.
Children:Physical Activity
Autumn Wollongong Flexible EDGZ912 Special Research Topic
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Pre-requisites: None Spring Wollongong Flexible

Subject Description: Regular physical activity is critical for Pre-requisites: EDGA900,EDGZ900, EDGZ921, EDGZ922
health and wellbeing of young children. However, preschool or equivalent
children currently do not participate in enough physical Co-requisites: None
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activity. This subject will look at the importance of physical

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Subject Description: The subject will allow students

activity during the preschool years and the role of early
following a specific specialisation to appraise, extend and
childcare centres in promoting physical activity. It will also
apply understanding and skills in their area of professional
look at the developmental milestones for 0-5 year olds in
or academic concern. Students will be required to undertake
relation to physical activity. Finally the subject will evaluate
a critical reading, review and reporting program. Some
current physical activity programs for young children and

students may extend their investigation via a small field
how these can be potentially modified for different groups
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based inquiry project which will explore the related theory

of young children including indigenous children and those
and program issues in a professional setting.
from lower socio-economic groups.
EDGZ920 Research Project Report
EDGZ903 Minor Project in Education
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Credit Points: 2
Credit Points: 8
Pre-requisites: At least 16 cp in specialisation, and
EDGZ900 or EDGZ921, which can be studied concurrently. Co-requisites: EDGZ921
Co-requisites: None Subject Description: This subject is part of the research
orientation in the MEd program. It enables the students
Exclusions: EDGA903
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to explore a research issue relevant to their specialisation

Subject Description: This subject is part of the research in the form of a short report. No work in this subject
orientation in the MEd program. It enables a student to should be commenced without approval from the Program
explore a research issue in a sustained piece of writing, co-ordinator or the Director of the Graduate Teaching
as preparation for higher degree studies. No project work Program.
should be commenced without approval from the Program
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Co-ordinator or the Head of the Graduate School.

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EDGZ921 Introduction To EDGZ931 Research Proposal
Research & Inquiry Autumn Wollongong Flexible
Autumn Wollongong On Campus Spring Wollongong Flexible
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Autumn Wollongong Flexible Credit Points: 8
Spring Wollongong Flexible Pre-requisites: None
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Summer 2011/2012 Wollongong Flexible Exclusions: EDGZ924
Credit Points: 6 Subject Description: This subject helps students to design
Pre-requisites: None and plan the study that they will undertake within the
research component of their course. Topics include:
Co-requisites: None
identifying and articulating educational problems;
Subject Description: This subject examines the nature of developing research questions; reviewing research literature;
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research in Education and related areas. The subject will theoretical frameworks of research; research methods and
assist students in critically appraising reported research designs; practicalities of conducting research; and ethics in
in academic contexts such as research journals, in public research.
contexts such as government reports, and popular contexts
such as the media. It will also provide the tools to conduct EDGZ932 Advanced Research Seminar
small project and site-based research and evaluation studies. Autumn Wollongong On Campus
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Specifically the subject will address questions such as: why
conduct research? what constitutes ‘good’ research? how Spring Wollongong On Campus
are methodologies and theoretical frameworks for research Credit Points: 8
determined? what are the ethical implications of conducting Pre-requisites: None
and reporting on research? These questions will be explored
Co-requisites: None
through tasks and the development of a project proposal
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related to specialisation interests of students undertaking Exclusions: EDGZ925
the subject. Subject Description: This subject provides students
with an opportunity to plan and conduct a small project
EDGZ926 Professional Project that contributes to their research study. The project is
Annual Wollongong Flexible negotiated with the subject coordinator and supervisor and
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Credit Points: 12 may include (but not limited to): the development of an
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intervention or intervention materials; the design and or
testing of data collection instruments. Students will interact
Co-requisites: None with other research students within the subject to share
Subject Description: This subject takes the form of a their ideas and learn from the project experiences of others.
professional project which involves students identifying

issues, researching the literature for recent information and EDGZ965 Vygotskian Studies in Education
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presenting on current issues in their professional area; and Autumn Wollongong Flexible
the development and implementation of a project which Credit Points: 4
would make a contribution to their local community of
practice.
Co-requisites: None
EDGZ930 Advanced Research Subject Description: This subject will provide postgraduate
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Methods in Education students with knowledge of modern perspectives on
Autumn Wollongong Flexible teaching and learning derived from the theory of Vygotsky.
The aim of the subject is to develop understanding of
the ways that the Vygotskian perspectives can be applied
Credit Points: 8 to conducting educational research. The theoretical
Pre-requisites: None perspectives treated will include: communities of practice,
situated and distributed cognition, household funds of
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Co-requisites: None
knowledge, activity theory and dynamic assessment. In
Exclusions: EDGZ922 addition, research methods, which are consistent with
Subject Description: This subject will examine in detail Vygotskian approach, will be discussed. These will include:
the main approaches to qualitative and quantitative ethnographic study, development research and other
research in education. From writing research questions to relevant qualitative research methods.
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analysis, students will work through the following research

designs: observational (including longitudinal, cross-
sectional, and matched [case-control]); experimental; quasi-
experimental (including group randomised trials); narrative;
phenomenological; grounded theory; ethnographical; and
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case-study research.
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Faculty of Engineering
Arts
Member Units
School of Civil, Mining and Environmental Engineering
School of Mechanical, Materials and Mechatronic Engineering
Commerce
School of Engineering Physics
Degrees Offered
Research
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Master of Engineering - Research (see page 140)
Master of Science - Research (see page 141)
Coursework
Education
Graduate Certificate in Engineering (see page 142)

Graduate Certificate of Engineering Asset Management (see page 142)
Graduate Certificate in Rolling Stock Engineering (see page 143)
Graduate Diploma in Engineering (see page 144)
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Graduate Diploma in Medical Radiation Physics (see page 146)

Graduate Diploma in Science (see page 146)
Master of Engineering Asset Management (see page 148)
Master of Engineering (see page 149)
Graduate School
Master of Engineering Management (see page 152)

of Medicine
Master of Engineering Practice (see page 153)

Master of Medical Radiation Physics (see page 156)
Master of Professional Engineering (see page 156)
Master of Rolling Stock Engineering (see page 159)

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Master of Science (Medical Radiation Physics) (see page 159)

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Law
Science
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Testamur Title of Doctor of Philosophy
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Degree:
Abbreviation: PhD
Home Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Total Credit Points: 48 credit points per year
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Entry Requirements: Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline with Honours Class II, Division 2 or higher
Delivery Mode: On campus (Supervised and individual research)
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Overview
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) candidates undertake in-depth research in order to make an original contribution to the body
of knowledge in their area of interest. This qualification can lead to, or enhance, an academic career and is also highly
regarded by public and private sector employers. A thesis containing the candidate’s research will be presented for external
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examination at the end of the study.
Current research areas are listed below:
Civil Engineering
− Steel and concrete structures
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− Composite steel-concrete structures
− Deepwater oil and gas riser design
− Bridge engineering
− Ecologically sustainable structural design
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− Solid and rock mechanics
of Medicine
− Foundation engineering, including railways
− Slope stability and reliability analysis
− Soft ground improvement technology

− Reinforced earth
− Dam and embankment engineering
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− Finite element and other numerical methods
− Structural dynamics
− Cementitious and advanced materials for construction
− Flood studies, hydraulics and hydrology
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− Water quality engineering
− Geo-environmental studies
− Flow and sediment transport in channel junctions
Environmental Engineering
− Advanced membrane treatment processes
Law
− Agricultural waste treatment and management

− Ballast water treatment
− Bioenergy production and bioreactors
− Electrocoagulation
Science
− Environmental geotechnology
− Environmental hydraulics and unit processes
− Environmental pollution control modelling
− Groundwater contaminant transport and modelling
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− Integrated water recycling and reuse

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− Recycling and solid waste management

− Remote area water treatment with renewable energy

− Removal of trace contaminants
− Risk assessment of wastewater reuse projects
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− Soil erosion and sediment transport

− Supplementary water supply systems
− Treatment and drying of residuals for reuse
− Urban water quality process and modelling
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− Water quality management and modelling of catchments, rivers and lakes.

Materials Engineering
Steel Metallurgy:
− Peritectic phase transformation: mechanism and kinetics
− Development of in-situ observation techniques
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− Kinetics of phase transformations in zincalume alloy systems

− Property/microstructure relationships
− Process optimisation in direct reduction of iron
− Thermo-mechanical processing, including HSLA steels
− Corrosion of steelmaking refractories
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− Slag properties and behaviour

Superconducting and Electronic Materials:
− Theory and mechanism of superconductors
− Phase relation, phase evolution and chemistry of superconductors
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− Single crystal growth and study of intrinsic properties

− Fabrication of bulk, wires and tapes superconductors
− Critical current density, transport mechanism and flux pinning
− Studies on structure, microstructure and stability
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− Colossal magnetoresistance materials

of Medicine
− Spintronic materials
− High energy batteries for electric vehicles
− Solid-state rechargeable lithium batteries for telecommunication and portable electronic devices
− Developing new cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries using Australian mineral resources
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− Investigation of nano-materials for use in lithium rechargeable batteries

− Composite cathode materials for lithium ion batteries using chemical coating technique
− Hydrogen storage materials
− Nickel-metal hydride batteries
− Processing of thin films
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− Investigation of superconductor thin films

− Nanofabrication of novel multilayer materials
− Coated conductors
− Nanostructure of electronic materials
− Ceramic and Refractory Materials:
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− Sintering kinetics
− High temperature degradation
− Extrusion of resin-bonded ceramics
− Processing of refractories
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− Intelligent Polymers:
− Artificial muscles
− Chemical and physical sensors
− Electronic textiles
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Polymer Materials:
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− Polymer coating adhesion

− Mechanical properties of polymer coatings

− Surface properties of polymers
Nano-materials:
− Synthesis and characterisation of carbon nanotubes
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− High energy ball milling
− Structure and properties of nanocrystalline materials
Welding and Joining/Surface Engineering:
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− Structure and properties of welded metals
− Weld metal cracking
− Post weld heat treatment
− Weldability of creep resistant steels
− Brazing and diffusion bonding
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− Fusion welding of coated steels
− Surface engineering of materials
− Wear and surface property testing
− Physical vapour deposition processing of metals
− Ion implantation
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− Microwave processing of materials
− Solidification
− Welding automation
− Welding process control
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− Welding fume dispersion and control
− In process monitoring
− Laser hybrid welding
− Magnetically impelled arc butt welding
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Special Materials Research and Technology
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− Nanostructural and high surface area materials produced by mechano-chemical methods
− Plasma assisted mechano-synthesis and processing
− Solid/solid, solid/liquid and solid/gas reaction chemistry

− Super-hard materials, glassy metals and metal matrix composites
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− Synthesis of MEMS materials by advanced processing techniques
− Electric discharge assisted, rapid reduction processes
− Plasma assisted synthesis of metal hydrides
− Iron-based shape memory alloys
− Copper based shape memory alloys
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− Crystallography of martensitic transformations
− Microwave synthesis of non-oxide functional ceramics
− High temperature materials processing
− Rapid solidification processing
Mechanical Engineering (includes Mechatronics)
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Applied Mechanics:
− Bio-mechanics
− Solid mechanics
− Computational fluid mechanics
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− Jet cooling in industrial applications

− Finite element analysis
− Natural and hybrid ventilation of buildings
− Industrial ventilation systems
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− Renewable energy systems

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− Wave energy conversion

− Offshore structures

− Small wind energy systems
− Mechanical engineering design
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− Heavy vehicle and rail dynamics

− Railway engineering
− Rolling mill technology
− Solar thermal system analysis and design
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− Solid mechanics of elastic and magneto- elastic bodies

− System identification and control
− Tribology-bearing friction and wear
− Alternative fuels
− Novel IC engines
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Manufacturing and Mechatronics:

− Sensors and actuators
− Smart materials and structures
− MEMS and Nanotechnology
− Laser welding and surfacing
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− Automated pipe welding

− Robotic repair technology
− Novel control of arc processes
− Virtual reality weld simulator
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− Magnetic impelled arc butt-welding

− Automated QC and reliability engineering
− Chip control in automated manufacture
− Expert/knowledge system in automated machining
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− Intelligent manufacturing systems

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− Monitoring/diagnosis of manufacturing processes and machinery conditions

− Integrated CAD/CAM
− Maintenance management
Bulk Materials Handling:

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− Prediction of bin wall loads and flow rates

− Feeding and discharging systems including pressurised systems
− Dust and fume control
− Pneumatic conveying
− Computer simulation of discrete particles
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− Biomass handling and feeding systems

− Fluidisation and deaeration
Mining Engineering
− Rock mechanics
− Mine simulation, planning and design
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− Mine safety and mine ventilation

− Geostatistics
− Computer applications in mining engineering
Physics
Science
− Astronomy and astrophysics

− Observational studies of star formation
− Comparative planetology: Mars and Venus
− Asteriod and cometary mining
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− Laser spectroscopy
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− Scattering of light by solids

− Solid state spectroscopy of impurities in semiconductors

− Studies of electronic wave functions in solids
− Theoretical astrophysics - galaxy formation, gas dynamics
− Terahertz optoelectronics
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− Spintronics
− Thermionics
− Quantum transport in nanostructures
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− Resonant tunnelling
− Far-infrared spectroscopy
− Thermal transport in layered structures
− Many body theory
− Zeeman spectroscopy
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− Piezo spectroscopy
Medical Radiation Physics:
− Semiconductor radiation detectors
− Radiation transport and dosimetry
− Radiation therapy
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− Medical imaging and radiology
− PET and SPECT instrumentation
− High Energy Physics Detectors
− Proton Therapy
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Other Information
Further information is available at coursefinder.uow.edu.au or email: engineering@uow.edu.au
Graduate School
of Medicine
Abbreviation: PhD
Home Faculty: Sydney Business School

Delivery Mode: Coursework and supervised individual research
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Starting Session(s): Autumn, Innovation Campus (Wollongong)
Location: Innovation Campus (Wollongong)
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Overview
The PhD (Integrated) is a four year research degree which integrates a traditional three year PhD thesis with one year of
coursework comprising generic research training and discipline-specific content into a single degree.
Entry Requirements
Applicants will have a minimum of four years of study at a degree level, either a four year Bachelor degree, or a Bachelor
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degree plus Masters by Coursework, with a minimum Credit average (65% or 3.0GPA out of 4.0), or equivalent.
Applications must be accompanied by a 2,000 word proposal describing the candidates preferred area of research interest.
International applicant must also meet the University’s English Language requirements as set out at www.uow.edu.au/future/
international
Course Requirements
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Students will be required to complete one year of coursework, comprising research training skills and individual coursework
subjects. Students who successfully complete their first year, with an average of 65%, including 65% in each research training
skills subject, will be will be required to complete three years of research. The research component is the same as for the
three year PhD program and leads to production of a written thesis. Students not meeting progression requirement into Year
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2, may be offered an alternative of transferring into a Masters program.

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Coursework Program

TBS997 Research Foundations 1: Literature Review 12
TBS996 Research Foundations 2: Research Methodology 12
TBS972 Current Issues in Business* 12
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TBS973 Business Development* 12
Plus Candidates enrol in THES924 (24 cp, full time) or THES912 (12 cp, part time) which represents three years of study, for
full time students.
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*Note TBS972 and TBS973 may be substituted with other suitable subjects with approval
The Sydney Business School provides the same areas of research on offer for the Doctor of Philosophy.
Other Information
Additional Information is available from www.uow.edu.au/sbs or email sbs@uow.edu.au
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Master of Engineering - Research

Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Engineering - Research
Abbreviation: MEng-Res
Engineering Disciplines: Civil, Environmental, Materials, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Mining
Education

Entry Requirements: Relevant degree with Honours Class III or above
Engineering
Overview
Graduate School
of Medicine
The Master of Engineering degree by research is intended for engineers qualified and interested in specific engineering
problems. The degree comprises a 48 credit point research thesis and 24 credit points of coursework. Coursework comprises
the 6 credit point subject ENGG951 Engineering Project Management plus 18 credit points of elective subjects chosen from
the relevant Master of Engineering program.
Advanced standing for some or the entire coursework component may be granted on demonstrated research skills. Evidence
of these skills would normally be a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours Class II Division 2 or better) and/or an appropriate
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Masters Coursework degree. For current research areas refer to the PhD program above.
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Law
Science
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Master of Science - Research
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Science - Research
Arts
Abbreviation: MSc - Res
Engineering School: Engineering Physics
Commerce
Entry Requirements: Degree in Physics, or a Graduate Diploma in Science (Physics) or approved equivalent
qualification
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Overview
The Master of Science degree by research equips candidates with superior skills in research design and methodology in
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preparation for leadership roles in their chosen field. The degree comprises a 48 credit point research thesis and 24 credit
points of coursework. Advanced standing for some, or all of the coursework component may be granted on demonstrated
research skills.
Students entering with a degree below Honours Class II, Division 2 will complete the 48 credit point thesis and 24 credit
point combination of subjects chosen from the remaining Graduate Subjects below, and the list of undergraduate Physics
subjects. These subjects will be chosen in consultation with, and approved by the Physics Discipline Advisor.
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For current research areas refer to the PhD program above.
Course Program
Core Subjects
Graduate School
of Medicine
PHYS401 Theoretical Mechanics and Electromagnetism 8
PHYS441 Advanced Astrophysics 4
PHYS444 Quantum Mechanics 8
PHYS446 Solid State Physics 8

PHYS910 Advanced Project in Physics A 6
PHYS946 Advanced Solid State Physics 6
Sciences
PHYS948 Physics of Imaging 6
PHYS950 Special Topics in Physics A 8
PHYS952 Radiation and Radiotherapy Physics 8
PHYS953 Medical Imaging and Nuclear Medicine 8
PHYS954 Radiobiology and Radiation Protection 8
Informatics
PHYS960 Advanced Project in Physics B 6
PHYS997 Special Topics in Physics B 6
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Science
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Graduate Certificate in Engineering
Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Engineering
Arts
Abbreviation: GCertEng
Duration: 6 months full-time or 1 year part-time
Entry Requirements: A Bachelor of Engineering degree from a recognised tertiary institution.
Commerce

CRICOS Code: N/A
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Overview
This program is designed for those wishing to undertake a short program in Engineering. Other qualifications, together with
relevant professional experience, will be considered.
On completion of the Graduate Certificate, students can apply to transfer to the Master of Engineering Practice.
Education
Course Program
Core Subjects
ENGG950 Innovation and Design 6
ENGG951 Engineering Project Management 6
Engineering
ENGG952 Engineering Computing 6

Plus one elective subject from one of the Master of Engineering Practice programs.
Other Information
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of Medicine
Graduate Certificate in Engineering Asset Management

Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Engineering Asset Management
Abbreviation: GCertEngAssetMgmt

Sciences

Entry Requirements: A Bachelor of Engineering degree from a recognised tertiary institution
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CRICOS Code: N/A
Overview
This course is designed for those wishing to undertake a short program in Engineering Asset Management. On completion of
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the Graduate Certificate, students can articulate to the Master of Engineering Asset Management.
This is a 24 credit point program. The core program comprises three 6 credit point subjects. The remaining 6 credit points
can be from the Master of Engineering Asset Management core or elective list.
Course Program
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Core Subjects
ENGG958 Life-Cycle and Risk Management 6
ENGG960 Maintenance Requirements Analysis 6
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ENGG961 Systems Reliability Engineering 6

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Plus one elective 6
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Graduate Certificate in Rolling Stock Engineering

Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Rolling Stock Engineering
Commerce
Abbreviation: GCertRSE
Duration: 1 year part-time (no full-time option)
Entry Requirements: A Bachelor degree in engineering from a recognised tertiary institution.
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Applicants without a Bachelor degree in engineering may be considered
based on other qualifications together with relevant work experience.
Delivery Mode: Distance with a one day workshop per subject
Education
CRICOS Code: N/A
Overview
The Master of Rolling Stock Engineering is designed for engineers interested in increasing or enhancing
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their knowledge in rolling stock engineering. The majority of students are employed in the rail industry
however a support program is available to students without industry contact. This course has been developed
in collaboration with industry and provides a structured approach to learning and development. Students
will learn from industry experts and will be provided with invaluable networking opportunities. The delivery
method is suited to professionals working full-time and allows students to study at a time that best suits them.
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On completion of the Graduate Certificate, students can apply to transfer to the Master of Rolling Stock
of Medicine
Engineering.
For more information, please refer to the Rolling Stock website: www.uow.edu.au/eng/UOW063707.html
Course Program

This is a 24 credit point program. Students choose to study four out of the following five 6 credit point subjects
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Core Subjects
ENGG924 Railway and Rolling Stock Environment 6
ENGG925 Rail Motive Power 6
ENGG926 Rail Vehicle Design 6
ENGG927 Rolling Stock Safety and Braking Systems 6
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ENGG928 Rolling Stock Dynamics 6
Other Information
Further information is available at coursefinder.uow.edu.au or email: engineering@uow.edu.au Law
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Graduate Diploma in Engineering
Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Diploma in Engineering
Arts
Abbreviation: GDipEng
Engineering Disciplines: Civil, Environmental, Materials, Mechanical, Mining
Commerce
Entry Requirements: A Bachelor of Engineering degree or tertiary qualifications plus exceptional professional
engineering work experience may be considered in special circumstances.
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Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Engineering is intended to provide specialised studies in Engineering if studying a different
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discipline for the first time. This course will allow a basic working knowledge of either, Civil, Mining, Environmental,
Mechanical, Mechatronic or Materials Engineering.
Students complete 48 credit points of subjects in their chosen discipline area:
Civil Engineering
Engineering
Core Subjects
CIVL311 Structural Design 1 6
CIVL314 Structural Design 2 6
CIVL352 Structures 1 6
CIVL361 Geomechanics 1 6
Graduate School
CIVL454 Structures 2 6
of Medicine
CIVL909 Advanced Foundation Engineering 6

CIVL912 Engineering Hydrology 6
Plus one subject from electives below
CIVL245 Construction Materials 6
CIVL272 Surveying 6
Sciences
CIVL394 Construction 6
CIVL444 Civil Engineering Design 6
CIVL904 Highway Materials 6
ENVE923 Industrial Waste Engineering and Cleaner Production 6
Informatics
ENVE925 Water Quality Engineering and Management 6

ENVE926 Air and Noise Pollution Management 6
ENVE927 Environmental Engineering Processes Design 6
ENVE928 Design of Urban Water Systems 6
ENVE929 Site Contamination and Remediation Technologies 6
ENGG931 Membrane Processes and Applications 6
Law
ENGG948 Sustainable Energy Technologies 6

Mining Engineering
MINE422 Mine Planning and Development 6
MINE434 Special Topics in Mining Engineering 6
MINE911 Mining Engineering Techniques 6
Science
MINE912 Environmental Control in Mines 6

MINE916 Mineral Valuation and Risk Analysis 6
MINE920 Advanced Studies in Mining Engineering 6
MINE923 Rock Mechanics 6
MINE933 Advanced Mineral Resource Estimation Methods 6
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MINE934 Simulation of Mining Operations and Problems 6

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Mechanical Engineering

MECH928 Finite Element Techniques in Mechanical Engineering 6
MECH934 Advanced Manufacturing Processes 6
MECH979 Sustainable Transport and Engine Technology 6
Arts
MECH321 Dynamics of Engineering Systems 6
MECH311 Mechanical Engineering Design 6
MECH365 Control of Machines and Processes 6
MECH431 or Computational Fluid Dynamics 6
Commerce
MECH341 Thermodynamics of Engineering Systems 6
Core Subjects
ENGG909 The Science of Materials 6
MATL905 Metallic Materials 6
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MATL906 Ceramic Materials 6
MATL907 Polymeric Materials 6
MATL952 Corrosion, Wear and Fatigue 6
MATL972 Selection and Design of Materials 6
Plus two subjects from electives below
MATL903 Recent Developments in Materials 6
Education
MATL932 Surface Engineering of Materials 6
MATL937 Process Metallurgy 6
Mechatronic Engineering
For students with Mechanical Engineering background
CSCI191 Engineering Programming 1 6
Engineering
ECTE233 Digital Hardware 6
ECTE301 Digital Signal Processing 6
ECTE202 Circuits and Systems 6
ECTE203 Signals and Systems 6
Graduate School
ECTE323 Power Engineering 2 6
of Medicine
MECH950 Advanced Robotics 6
ECTE212 Electronics 6
For students with Electrical Engineering background
ENGG251 Mechanics of Solids 6

MECH382 Manufacturing Engineering Principles 6
MECH340 Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer for Mechatronics 6
Sciences
ENGG152 Engineering Mechanics 6
MECH215 Fundamentals of Machine Component Design 6
MECH226 Machine Dynamics 6
MECH311 Mechanical Engineering Design 6
Informatics
For students with other Engineering background
Core Subjects
CSCI191 Engineering Programming 1 6
ECTE233 Digital Hardware 6
MECH382 or Manufacturing Engineering Principles 6
Law
MECH372 Solids Handling and Process Engineering 6

Plus two MECH and two ECTE subjects from electives below
MECH215 Fundamentals of Machine Component Design 6
MECH226 Machine Dynamics 6
Science
MECH365 Control of Machines and Processes 6

ECTE203 Signals and Systems 6
ECTE212 Electronics 6
ECTE323 Power Engineering 2 6
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ECTE202 Circuits and Systems 6

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Graduate Diploma Medical Radiation Physics
Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Diploma Medical Radiation Physics
Arts
Abbreviation: GDipMRP
Commerce
Entry Requirements: A pass Bachelor degree of at least three years’ duration in a relevant discipline
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Overview
This Graduate Diploma is based on the coursework component of the Master of Medical Radiation Physics; it allows students
to complete the formal coursework necessary for Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine
Education
(ACPSEM) accreditation separately from the research component.

The Graduate Diploma program has been accepted by ACPSEM as leading towards accreditation as a professional medical
physicist. The Graduate Diploma is not accredited by ACPSEM.
Students must consult the Medical Radiation Physics Discipline Adviser for admission to the course. Forty eight (48) credit
points are to be chosen from the following list in consultation with the Physics Discipline Advisor.
Engineering
Course Program
Core Subjects
PHYS255 Radiation Physics 6
Graduate School
SHS 111 An Introduction Anatomy and Physiology I 6

of Medicine

Plus 2 electives from the Physics undergraduate program or 900-level Physics subjects.
Other Information
Sciences
Graduate Diploma in Science (Physics)

Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Diploma in Science (Physics)
Informatics
Abbreviation: GDipSc
Entry Requirements: A pass Bachelor degree of at least three years’ duration in a relevant discipline.
Law

Science
Overview
This course is designed to provide:
1. a Masters qualifying course for students who have inadequate preparation for direct entry into the Masters
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by Research program;
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2. an opportunity for Science teachers who have a degree, but have taken Physics to first or second year level
only, to improve their understanding and horizons in Physics;

3. an opportunity for international students and students without a full major in Physics to update their
knowledge of Physics.
Students must consult the Physics Discipline Adviser for admission to the course. Forty eight (48) credit points are to be
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chosen from the following list in consultation with the Physics Discipline Advisor.
Course Program
Core Subjects
Commerce
PHYS205 Advanced Modern Physics 6
PHYS215 Vibrations, Waves and Optics 6
PHYS233 Introduction to Environmental Physics 6
PHYS235 Mechanics and Thermodynamics 6
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PHYS295 Astronomy - Concepts of the Universe 6
MATH201 Multivariate and Vector Calculus * 6
MATH202 Differential Equations 2 * 6
MATH283 Advanced Engineering Mathematics and Physics 6
PHYS305 Quantum Mechanics * 6
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PHYS325 Electromagnetism * 6
PHYS335 Classic Mechanics * 6
PHYS365 Detection of Radiation: Neutrons, Electrons and X-Rays 6
PHYS375 Nuclear Physics 6
PHYS385 Statistical Mechanics * 6
PHYS390 Astrophysics 6
Engineering
PHYS401 Theoretical Mechanics and Electromagnetism 8
PHYS441 Advanced Astrophysics 4
PHYS446 Solid State Physics 8
Graduate School
PHYS452 Medical Imaging 8
of Medicine
PHYS456 Imaging Physics 8
PHYS910 Advanced Project in Physics A 6
PHYS950 Special Topics in Physics A 6

PHYS948 Physics of Imaging 6
Sciences
PHYS960 Advanced Project in Physics B 6
PHYS990 Applied Physics Project 24
PHYS997 Special Topics in Physics B 6
Note: Starred subjects are pre- and co-requisites of some of the Physics subjects.
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Law
Science
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Master of Engineering Asset Management
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Engineering Asset Management
Arts
Abbreviation: MEngAssetMgmt
Engineering Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Duration: 2 years part-time (no full time option)
Commerce

Creative Arts
CRICOS Code: N/A
Overview
Education
The objective of the program is to ensure continuous improvement in the strategic and tactical response
of organisations and their managers to the management of infrastructure assets. This course provides the
knowledge to organise and manage engineered asset costs effectively. From a strategic framework, students
progressively address problems in designing and managing assets, and learn concepts and techniques by
evaluating potential solutions to challenges faced by organisations. A number of delivery formats can be
made available to suit a range of needs. This course has been developed in collaboration with industry and is
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delivered by leading academics, ensuring the content is relevant and up-to-date.

For more information, please refer to the Engineering Asset Management website: www.uow.edu.au/eng/
UOW063708.html
Course Program
Graduate School
of Medicine
This is a 48 credit point program. The core program comprises six 6 credit point subjects. The remaining
12 credit points can be either two 6 credit point elective subjects from the list below or one 12 credit point
dissertation.
Core Subjects
ENGG953 Modelling of Engineering Management Systems 6

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ENGG956 Financial Management for Engineered Assets 6

ENGG957 Project Implementation and Outsourcing 6
Informatics
Elective Subjects
ENGG944 Infrastructure Decision Support 6
ENGG959 Asset Management System Design 6
TBS 903 Managing People in Organisations 6
Or
ENGG940 Dissertation 12
Law
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Master of Engineering
Testamur Title: Master of Engineering
Arts
(Major)
Abbreviation: MEng
Commerce
Creative Arts
Overview
The Master of Engineering allows students to combine specialist postgraduate subjects, according to their undergraduate
background, with project work. The program comprises a 24 credit point dissertation and at least 24 credit points of
coursework. The dissertation typically requires rigorous research in a specialised area - normally in the area of coursework
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components undertaken.
Entry Requirements
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours at Class III or higher from this University, or an approved equivalent qualification
Majors
Engineering
Civil Engineering
Graduate School
Mining Engineering
of Medicine
Mechatronics
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Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering)
Sciences
Overview
Informatics
Course Program
Core Subject
Law
Elective Subjects
Four 6 credit point 900-level subjects to be agreed with the Head of School of Civil, Mining and Environmental.
Engineering (or delegated Discipline Advisor), taken primarily from the School and/or ENGG subjects.
Note: Not all subjects may be available in any one year - refer Subject Listing.
Science
Other Information
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Master of Engineering (Environmental Engineering)
Overview
Arts
Commerce
Course Program
Core Subject
Elective Subjects
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Four 6 credit point 900 level subjects to be agreed with the Head of School of Civil, Mining and Environmental
Engineering (or delegated Discipline Advisor), taken primarily from subjects in the School of Civil, Mining and
Environmental Engineering and/or ENGG subjects.
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Master of Engineering (Materials Engineering)

Engineering
Overview
Graduate School
of Medicine
Course Program
Core Subject
Elective Subjects
Sciences
Four 6 credit point 900 level subjects to be agreed with the Head of School of Mechanical, Materials and Mechatronics
Engineering (or delegated Discipline Advisor), taken primarily from the School of Mechanical, Materials and Mechatronics
Engineering subjects and/or ENGG subjects
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Other Information
Master of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)

Overview
Law
Course Program
Science

Core Subject
Elective Subjects
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Engineering (or delegated Discipline Advisor), taken primarily from the School of Mechanical, Materials and Mechatronics
Engineering subjects and/or ENGG subjects.
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Other Information
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Master of Engineering (Mining Engineering)

Overview
Creative Arts
Course Program
Education
Core Subject
Elective Subjects
Four 6 credit point 900 level subjects to be agreed with the Head of School of Civil, Mining and Environmental Engineering
(or delegated Discipline Advisor), taken primarily from School of Civil, Mining and Environmental Engineering subjects
Engineering
and/or ENGG subjects.
Other Information
Graduate School
of Medicine
Master of Engineering (Mechatronics)

Overview

Sciences
Course Program
Informatics
Core Subject
Elective Subjects
Engineering (or delegated Discipline Advisor), taken primarily from School of Mechanical, Materials and Mechatronics
Engineering subjects and/or ECTE or ENGG subjects.
Law
Other Information
Science
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Master of Engineering Management
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Engineering Management
Arts
Abbreviation: MEngMgmt
Entry Requirements: A Bachelor of Engineering degree or other qualifications together with at least 4 years’
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experience in a senior management position will be considered

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Overview
The Master of Engineering Management is aimed at Engineers and others who see their careers progressing into
management. The course provides them with a very strong grounding in some of the most modern management thinking
that is applicable to the Engineering and Manufacturing industries. Graduates of this degree will become empowered to
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work in teams and understand managers from other disciplines including finance, human resources and marketing. They will
be equipped to advance their careers into senior managerial positions.
This is a 48 credit point program. The core program comprises five 6 credit point subjects. The remaining 18 credit points
can be selected from the elective subjects listed below.
Engineering
Course Program
Core Subjects
Graduate School
of Medicine

ENGG954 Strategic Management for Engineers and Technologists 6
Elective Subjects
ENGG937 Special Topic in Engineering Management 6
ENGG941 Sustainability for Engineers, Scientists and Professionals 6

Sciences

MARK922 Marketing Management* 6
MGMT911 Organisational Behaviour* 6
Informatics
MGMT915 Management of Change* 6

MGMT940 Innovation and Entrepreneurship* 6
MGMT963 Management of Occupational Health and Safety* 6
MGMT978 Cross Cultural Management* 6
TBS 904 Marketing Management 6
Law
TBS 908 Supply Chain Management 6

TBS 950 Quality Management 6
· Subjects may require prior knowledge. Students should not enrol in these subjects without consultation and approval of
the lecturer(s) concerned.
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Credit Arrangements
Students who successfully complete the Master of Engineering Management may apply for entry in to either the Master of
Engineering Practice (Double Major) or the Master of Business Administration.
To complete the Master of Engineering Practice (Double Major), students will be granted the major in Engineering
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Management and will be required to complete a further 36 credit points including an additional major study to complete the
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course.
To complete the Master of Business Administration, candidates will be required to complete a further six specified subjects
(36 credit points) as determined by the Graduate Studies Advisor.

Other Information
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Master of Engineering Practice
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Engineering Practice
Abbreviation: MEngPrac
Commerce
Engineering Discipline: Refer to Engineering streams below
Entry Requirements: A four year Bachelor of Engineering degree
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Education
Overview
The Master of Engineering Practice has been designed to meet the needs of engineering leaders of the future. This program
allows practicing engineers to build on, update and acquire additional knowledge in areas not covered in their first degree.
This is a 48 credit point program. The core program comprises four, 6 credit point subjects. The remaining 24 credit
points can be selected from the Engineering Postgraduate subject list. Students may elect to choose a major by successfully
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completing one of the elective groups outlined below. Majors available are: Asset Management, Civil Engineering,
Engineering Logistics, Environmental Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering and Mining Engineering.
With approval of the Course Advisor, students can undertake a 12 credit point dissertation as part of the elective subjects.
The dissertation, ENGG940 Dissertation, is a research project allowing students to pursue a particular area in depth. The
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dissertation develops skills in information retrieval, project planning and organisation analysis, problem solving, and
of Medicine
effective communication of results.
Where insufficient subjects are offered in a particular stream and/or where students are not able to provide assumed
knowledge for available electives, the Course Advisor may substitute ENGG subjects, providing at least three subjects are
taken from the stream under consideration.

Course Program
Sciences
Core Subjects
ENGG952 or Engineering Computing 6
Informatics
Elective Subjects - Asset Management
Law

Science
Elective Subjects - Civil Engineering

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CIVL916 Research Topics in Civil Engineering 6

CIVL926 Advanced Design of Masonry Structures 6
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CIVL980 Advanced Computer Applications 6

CIVL981 Special Topic A 6

Arts

Elective Subjects - Engineering Logistics
ENGG939 Engineering Logistics 6
TBS908 Supply Chain Management 6
Commerce
PLUS one of
TBS918 Strategic Supply Chain Management 6
TBS928 Logistic Systems 6
ISIT910 IT-Enabled Supply Chain Management 6
PLUS one of
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Education

ENGG958 Life Cycle and Risk Management 6
TBS933 Procurement and Inventory Management 6
Elective Subjects - Environmental Engineering
Engineering

ENVE924 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management 6
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of Medicine

ENVE928 Design of Urban Water Systems 6
ENVE930 Coastal, River and Groundwater Engineering 6
ENVE931 Membrane Processes and Applications 6

Sciences

Elective Subjects - Manufacturing Engineering
Informatics

MECH935 Integrated Manufacturing Systems 6
MECH949 Advanced Computer Control of Machines and Processes 6
Law

TBS 926 Manufacturing Management 6
Elective Subjects - Materials Engineering
Science

MATL905 Metallic Materials 6
MATL913 Structural Analysis of Materials 6
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MATL938 Casting and Forming 6

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Elective Subjects - Mechanical Engineering
ENGG941 Sustainable for Engineers, Scientists and Professionals 6
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MECH913 Pneumatic Transport of Bulk Solids 6
MECH918 Sustainable Energy in Buildings 6
Commerce
MECH919 Advanced Topics in Mechanical Engineering 1 6
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MECH980 Automotive Dynamics 6
Elective Subjects - Mechatronic Engineering
ECTE912 Power Electronics and Drives 6
ECTE931 Real-time Computing 6
Education
ECTE941 Intelligent Control 6
Engineering
MECH939 Advanced Topics in Mechatronic Engineering 6
MECH941 Micro/Nano Robotic Systems 6
Graduate School
of Medicine
Elective Subjects - Mining Engineering

MINE422 Mine Planning and Development 6
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MINE916 Mineral Valuation, Risk Analysis 6
Informatics
Note: Not all subjects available in any one year - refer Subject Listing.
Subjects may require prior knowledge. Students MUST consult with the Schools and Subject Coordinators concerned and
obtain agreement prior to enrolment.
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Other Information
Science
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Master of Medical Radiation Physics
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Medical Radiation Physics
Arts
Abbreviation: MMedRadPhys
Commerce
Entry Requirements: Completion of Bachelor of Science or equivalent with Physics as a major study
Creative Arts
Overview
Candidates who have completed a Bachelors degree which did not include a relevant major study will be required to complete
additional subjects in Physics as outlined in the Masters Degree regulations. Students who have completed the Bachelor of
Education
Medical Radiation Physics from the University of Wollongong, or equivalent specialist course, would be advised to enrol in a
Medical Radiation Physics research program. The course consists of a research project and four subjects.
Course Program
Core Subjects
Engineering
PHYS951 Medical Physics Research Project 18

SHS 111 An Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology I 6
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of Medicine

masters programmes.
The Master of Medical Radiation Physics has been approved by DEEWR as an eligible Masters programme for Student
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Income Support.
information.
Master of Professional Engineering

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Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Professional Engineering

Abbreviation: MPE
Entry Requirements: Bachelor of Engineering degree, minimum duration 4 years
Law

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Overview
The Master of Professional Engineering is designed to provide graduates with practical professional practice, advanced
technical skills, organisational and management skills and provides an opportunity for industrial experience or research.
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Students will gain knowledge in a variety of areas, such as Australian professional engineering practice, sustainability,
environmental economics and occupational health and safety. Students will also gain skills in innovative thinking in
problem solving techniques; ability to manage engineering projects; sound knowledge of state-of-the-art engineering
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computing and IT applications; appreciation of financial management systems. Graduates will have the potential to take up
responsible middle management roles in engineering in Australia and elsewhere.
The study program consists of three stages:
· Core Professional Development (42 credit points)
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· Professional Options (18 credit points)
· Major - Technical Enhancement (36 credit points)
Course Program
Core Subjects
Creative Arts
ENGG942 Professional Practice 12
ENGG952 Engineering Computing 6
Education
Professional Options 1
ENGG943 Engineering Professional Placement* 6
ENGG940 Research Dissertation 12
Engineering
ENGG943 Engineering Professional Placement* 6
PLUS Two subjects from Master of Engineering Management degree 12
ENGG940 Research Dissertation 12
PLUS One subject from Master of Engineering Management degree 6
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Major - 36 credit points from one of the following majors
Asset Management

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Civil Engineering
Informatics
CIVL916 Research Topics in Civil Engineering 6
CIVL926 Advanced Design of Masonry Structures 6
CIVL980 Advanced Computer Applications 6
CIVL981 Special Topic A 6
Law

Science

ENVE924 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management 6
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ENVE928 Design or Urban Water Systems 6

ENVE930 Coastal, River and Groundwater Engineering 6
ENVE931 Membrane Processes and Applications 6
Arts

Commerce

MATL905 Engineering Alloys 6
MATL913 Structural Analysis of Materials 6
Creative Arts

MATL938 Casting and Forming 6
Education

MECH913 Pneumatic Transport of Bulk Solids 6
MECH918 Sustainable Energy in Buildings 6
MECH919 Advanced Topics in Mechanical Engineering 1 6
Engineering

Graduate School
of Medicine

Mechatronic Engineering
ECTE912 DC-Sourced Power Electronics 6
ECTE925 Industrial Drives and Actuators 6
ECTE931 Real-time Computing 6

ECTE941 Intelligent Control 6
Sciences

MECH939 Advanced Topics in Mechatronic Engineering 6
MECH941 Micro/Nano Robotic Systems 6
Informatics

Mining Engineering
Law

MINE916 Mineral Valuation, Risk Analysis 6
Science

* Students must qualify to enrol in this subject, please see the Course Coordinator.
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Master of Rolling Stock Engineering
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Rolling Stock Engineering
Arts
Abbreviation: MRSE
Duration: 2 years part-time (no full-time option)
Commerce
Delivery Mode: Self-directed learning
Creative Arts
Overview
The Master of Rolling Stock Engineering is designed for engineers wanting to develop their knowledge
in rolling stock engineering. The majority of students are employed in the rail industry however a support
program is available to students without industry contact. This course has been developed in collaboration
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with industry and provides a structured approach to learning and development. Students will learn from
industry experts and will be provided with invaluable networking opportunities. The delivery method is suited
to professionals working full-time and allows students to study at a time that best suits them.
For more information, please refer to the Rolling Stock website: www.uow.edu.au/eng/UOW063707.html
Course Program
Engineering
ENGG924 Railway and rolling stock environment 6
ENGG925 Rail Motive Power 6
ENGG926 Rail vehicle design 6
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ENGG927 Rolling stock safety and braking systems 6
of Medicine
ENGG928 Rolling stock dynamics and bogies 6
ENGG929 Rolling stock construction maintenance and design 6
ENGG940 Dissertation (in rolling stock engineering) 12
equivalent to two subjects

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Master of Science (Medical Radiation Physics)

Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Science (Medical Radiation Physics)
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Abbreviation: MSc(MedRadPhys)
Entry Requirements: Completion of Bachelor of Science or equivalent
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Overview
The Master of Science (Medical Radiation Physics) is a program for graduates with a minimal physics background who
wish to work in public health and related areas, who have a need for current knowledge and technical expertise in Medical
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Radiation Physics.
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Course Program
An applied research project under the supervision of professional medical physicists is selected from one of the current
research fields:
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· Nuclear Medicine
· Medical Imaging
· Instrumentation and Imaging Physics
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· Radiation Protection
· Diagnostic Radiology
· Radiotherapy
· Radiobiology
In addition to the research project, the program also comprises twelve coursework subjects:
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1st Year
MATH201 Multivariate and Vector Calculus 6
PHYS205 Advanced Modern Physics 6
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SHS 111 An Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 6

MATH202 Applied Differential Equations 6
PHYS225 Electromagnetism and Optoelectronics 6
PHYS375 Nuclear Physics 6
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2nd Year
PHYS325 Electromagnetism 6
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of Medicine
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Informatics
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Science
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Subject DescriptionS Credit Points: 6
CIVL899 Advanced Topics in Engineering
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Co-requisites: None
Annual Wollongong On Campus Subject Description: Transport problems; urban travel
Credit Points: 48 demands; the transport planning process; travel-demand
Pre-requisites: None forecasting; trip generation analysis; model split analysis;
trip distribution analysis; route assignment analysis;
Co-requisites: None
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economic analysis; employment and population forecasts;
Subject Description: Students will normally take a evaluation of transport plans; airport engineering;
selection of topics at advanced level from the following: classification, design standards, layout and development,
computer aided analysis and design; computer methods; terminal facilities, city-airport transport systems; urban
concrete design; civil engineering materials; finite element transportation; railroad engineering; light rail rapid transit;
techniques; hydrology; hydraulics; numerical techniques; pipeline transportation; belt conveyors - freight and
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reliability; rock mechanics, soil mechanics; simulation; passengers.
structural analysis and design; structural topology;
town planning; traffic planning; traffic engineering; CIVL907 Civil Engineering Computations
transportation; highway engineering; urban investigations; Not on offer in 2011
structural dynamics; continuum mechanics.
Credit Points: 6
CIVL901 Project Pre-requisites: None
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Autumn Wollongong On Campus Co-requisites: None
Credit Points: 6 Subject Description: This subject will concentrate on
Pre-requisites: None software packages which are designed for application
to a wide range of structural types, both two and three
Co-requisites: None dimensional, including trusses, frames, plates and shells.
Engineering
Subject Description: First stage of a comprehensive study Any combination of these components may be used with a
concerning a specific topic; formulation of problem and variety of analysis and design procedures including linear
literature study, critical examination of current work; elastic analysis, nonlinear optimization, steel frame member
planning of solution methods; presentation of results. design, and design and checking of reinforced concrete
building frames including beams, columns, slabs, steel
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CIVL903 Concrete Technology quantity and location, material take-off etc.
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Credit Points: 6 CIVL908 Advanced Soil Mechanics
Credit Points: 6
Co-requisites: None

Subject Description: Mix design theories; design of high
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performance and lightweight concrete, elastic behaviour; Co-requisites: None
strength, creep, shrinkage; concreting operations; durability; Subject Description: The principle of effective stress and
significance of tests and properties of constituent materials; its implications; stress paths in soil mechanics; problems of
analysis of results; non-destructive tests; special concrete shear strength and failure; peak, residual and softened shear
applications. strengths for soil; pore pressure parameters A and B; the use
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of pore pressure parameters in practice; selected problems
CIVL904 Highway Materials of stability and settlement; the analysis and performance
Spring Wollongong On Campus of slopes; the factor of safety concept; stress analysis
Credit Points: 6 approaches; introduction to soil dynamics.
Pre-requisites: None CIVL909 Advanced Foundation Engineering

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Subject Description: Soil and roadmaking aggregate Credit Points: 6

surveys; compaction of soil; road construction with soil and
low-grade aggregates; mechanical, cement, bituminous,
and resinous stabilisation; constructional methods in soil Co-requisites: None
stabilisation. The origin, preparation, constitution and Subject Description: General principles concerning
rheology of bituminous binders; mechanical and physical
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selection of foundation type on different types of soil;

properties of bituminous materials. Close and open textured Bearing capacity theories, shallow and deep footings,
materials. Surface dressing. Plant. Sampling and testing. difficult ground conditions including collapsing and
Maintenance. Concrete construction. Materials; mixing; swelling soils; performance observations in geotechnical
laying; sampling and testing. Maintenance. Pavement engineering; preventative and remedial measures against
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design and evaluation - a review of current Australian, ground movement and slope failure; buoyancy rafts and
European and North American Practice. basements; selected problems of foundation analysis and
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design; dam foundations; stress distribution and stress

CIVL905 Transportation Engineering analysis; soil sampling and exploration; soil stabilisation
Not on offer in 2011 including drainage.

CIVL911 Finite Elements Methods Subject Description: Strength and behaviour of
Not on offer in 2011 reinforced concrete members in flexure, shear, torsion
and compression; bond and anchorage; non-rectangular
Credit Points: 6
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sections; numerical and semi-graphical methods. Short and

Pre-requisites: None long-term deflections of beams; effect of repeated loading
Co-requisites: None and impact. Analysis and design of deep beams. Yield line
method for slabs. Design code provisions.
Subject Description: Variational principles; element shape
functions, ‘displacement’ and ‘stress’ formulations, curved
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and isoparametric elements; computer programming

CIVL926 Advanced Design of
techniques; analysis of plates, shells and axisymmetric Masonry Structures
structures; analysis of slab- and box-type bridge Autumn Wollongong On Campus
superstructures. Credit Points: 6
CIVL912 Engineering Hydrology
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Autumn Wollongong On Campus Co-requisites: CIVL981

Credit Points: 6 Subject Description: Focuses particularly on the design of
masonry in buildings, although masonry can form part of
Pre-requisites: None civil infrastructure. The behaviour of masonry as a material
Co-requisites: None of construction will be developed. It will provided students
with the opportunity to develop a technical understanding
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Subject Description: Storm models, storm maximisation,

extreme precipitation estimates, intensity-frequency of masonry, especially its material properties, structural
duration analysis, design storms; rainfall losses, infiltration design and construction principles and to a limited extent,
models, design losses; advanced unit - hydrograph theory, the non-structrual detailing in the context of the practices
synthetic unit hydrographics; hydrograph synthesis in Australia.
by runoff - routing; design floods for rural and urban
CIVL980 Advanced Computer Applications
Engineering
catchments.
CIVL916 Research Topics in Credit Points: 6
Civil Engineering Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
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of Medicine
Subject Description: The subject content will comprise

Credit Points: 6 a selection from the following topics: Finite element
Pre-requisites: None modelling and simulation, system analysis, optimal design
of civil and environmental engineering systems, advanced
Co-requisites: None
statistical techniques, advanced spreadsheet applications,
Subject Description: Topics will be selected from those case studies selected from civil and environmental
areas of Civil Engineering in which staff members or
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engineering practice, use of MATLAB, EXCEL and similar

visiting staff members to the Faculty, are engaged in active computer packages.
research.
CIVL981 Special Topic A
CIVL920 Civil Engineering Hydraulics Autumn Wollongong On Campus
Credit Points: 6
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Credit Points: 6
Co-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: Specialist topic in civil engineering
Subject Description: Uniform flow in rivers and flood offered by members of staff, professional engineers or visitors
plains; open channel roughness and flow resistance; non- to the Faculty.
uniform open channel flow; backwater curve computation;
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unsteady open channel flow. Flood wave routing; hydraulics CIVL982 Special Topic B
of spillways; hydraulics of bridges and culverts; retarding Not on offer in 2011
basin hydraulics; urban stormwater drainage design;
sediment transport in open channel flow. Credit Points: 6
CIVL923 Advanced Reinforced Concrete
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Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: Specialist topic in civil engineering
Credit Points: 6 offered by members of staff, professional engineers or visitors
Pre-requisites: None to the School.
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Co-requisites: None
ENGG909 The Science of Materials
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Credit Points: 6

Pre-requisites: None locomotive auxiliary systems, locomotive maintenance
Co-requisites: None considerations. Elements of a traction system: interfaces
with other systems, interactions between elements,
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Subject Description: Students will learn the fundamentals limitations on tractive effort, traction control, basic traction
of crystallography, chemical thermodynamics and kinetics technologies and their design, operation and maintenance
that are required to understand the relationships between characteristics: electric, diesel hydraulic, diesel, railcars,
the processing, structures and properties of engineering EMU, safety and environmental issues, performance criteria
materials. Case studies and worked examples will be used and measurement.
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to develop an understanding of how this knowledge is
applied to chemical reactions, phase transformations and ENGG926 Rail Vehicle Design
microstructural development in metals, polymers and
ceramics. Laboratory classes will be used to give practical
experience with properties measurement and analysis. Credit Points: 6
Successful completion of this subject will allow students to Pre-requisites: None
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enrol in other MATL subjects in the Materials Engineering Co-requisites: None
specialisation.
Subject Description: Types and application of passenger
ENGG923 Advanced Digital Sound rolling stock, passenger rolling stock configurations,
passenger rolling stock structure, passenger rolling
and Imaging Techniques stock performance, passenger rolling stock traction and
Not on offer in 2011 control systems, passenger rolling stock human interfaces,
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Credit Points: 6 passenger rolling stock bogies, passenger rolling stock
Pre-requisites: None brakes, passenger rolling stock auxiliary systems, passenger
rolling stock maintenance considerations, freight wagon
Co-requisites: None types and applications, freight wagon standards, freight
Subject Description: Physics of sound, propagation of sound wagon life-cycle, freight wagon structures, freight wagon
in air, interference and resonances, harmonics and musical configurations, freight wagon coupling systems, freight
Engineering
instruments, acoustics; frequency response, digital sound wagon brakes, freight wagon bogies, freight wagon
recording and playback, digital filters, digital audio data performance, freight wagon auxiliary fittings, freight wagon
compression and extraction and audio streaming; sound loading and unloading systems, freight wagon dangerous
system design, frequency response curves, sound cards, audio goods.
systems, microphones, amplifiers and speakers. Introduction
Graduate School
to digital image fundamentals: resolution, bit depth, ENGG927 Rolling Stock Safety and
of Medicine
compression, colour, image enhancement and geometric Braking System
manipulations; noise reduction; image compositing;
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time and temporal manipulations, image tracking and
stabilization; file formats: quality and efficiency; case studies. Credit Points: 6

ENGG924 Railway and Rolling Co-requisites: None
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Stock Environment Subject Description: Rail safety systems and the interface
Spring Wollongong Distance with train braking systems, historical development of train
Credit Points: 6 brakes, train brake fail-safe concepts, train brake types,
Pre-requisites: None components and applications, compressed air systems,
train brake control and controllers, train brake system
Co-requisites: None
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performance and design - parking, normal and emergency
Subject Description: Rail within a transport industry operation, train brake examination and testing, deadman
context, historical perspective on railways development, and vigilance control, investigation of incidents where
business structures for rail organisations, rolling stock brake system failure may have been a factor.
interfaces, safety considerations, design drivers, system
design specification, rolling stock system(operations, ENGG928 Rolling Stock Dynamics
servicing, maintenance), component interfaces, train and Bogies
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types and applications, rolling stock operation and asset

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management, railway cost perspectives, technological
development trends in rolling stock. Credit Points: 6
ENGG925 Rail Motive Power Co-requisites: None
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Subject Description: Introduce students to the application

Credit Points: 6 of engineering principles and techniques to rolling stock
Pre-requisites: None design and guide them in the application of codes of
Co-requisites: None practice and standards governing rolling stock design,
operation and asset management. It builds on the broad
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Subject Description: Diesel electric locomotives, electric body of knowledge obtained from the Graduate Certificate
locomotives, diesel hydraulic locomotives, integrated EMU,
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in Rolling Stock Engineering. Wheel-rail interface and

locomotive structure, locomotive configurations, locomotive resulting dynamic forces applied to bogies, wind loadings
performance, locomotive control systems, locomotive on vehicles, forces arising from abnormal conditions, modes
bogies, locomotive engines, locomotive traction generation,

of vibration, control of longitudinal dynamics, control of Pre-requisites: None
lateral dynamics, control of vertical dynamics, suspension Co-requisites: None
design, stability of wagons, passenger cars, locomotives and
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trains. Subject Description: Engineers today are not limited to the

core of their activities being in the technical area but also
ENGG929 Rolling stock construction the strategic and operational decision making processes.
The aim of this course is to familiarise engineering students
maintenance and design
to the field of economics and its relevance and importance
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to the field of engineering. Initially, the course looks at a

Credit Points: 6 broad definition of economics and the basic elements of
Pre-requisites: None microeconomics such as concepts of supply and demand,
market equilibrium and price elasticity. Macroeconomic
Co-requisites: None
issues are covered next with focus on GDP, inflation,
Subject Description: Capstone subject bringing together unemployment, phenomenon of business cycles, and the
Creative Arts
the various factors influencing rolling stock design into a financial markets. The core of the course examines the
coherent process of engineering application. Integration time value of money and how engineers use this concept
of factors governing rolling stock design including safety, for making crucial economic decisions. Future values of
dynamic performance, structural integrity, environmental capital investments and their links to interest rates and
and social impact, crashworthiness. Rolling stock types compounding periods is investigated. Future values and
and configurations, rolling stock construction methods present value of annuities, bond and mortgages are also
and techniques, couplers and draft gear, air and water explored. Using the tools developed, the course then applies
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piping, electrical cabling, internal fit out, auxiliary them in the determination of net present values, internal
systems, passenger car door mechanisms, wagon loading rates of return and payback periods of diverse investment
and unloading design. Maintenance strategies, rolling opportunities. Replacement analysis of capital equipment is
stock maintenance techniques, rolling stock maintenance examined as well. The implications of taxes, inflation and
facilities, life-cycle considerations in design. depreciation for capital budgeting are explored.
Engineering
ENGG937 Special Topic in Engineering ENGG939 Engineering Logistics

Management Autumn Wollongong On Campus
Graduate School
of Medicine
Co-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None Subject Description: Logistics in this course focuses on
Subject Description: This is an occasional special topic the design, development, production, distribution, and
subject designed to allow Engineering Management and sustaining support of ‘systems’ throughout their planned
Engineering Practice students an opportunity to gain life-cycle(s). This course will concentrate on logistics from
special knowledge and expertise from specialists in areas of a systems engineering perspective; i.e., the design of systems
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engineering management. Topics will be selected from those for supportability and serviceability, the production and
areas of Engineering Management in which staff members, effective distribution of systems for customer use, and the
visiting staff members or eminent industry practitioners sustaining maintenance and support of systems throughout
associated with the Faculty are engaged in active research their period of utilization. Logistics is one of the key
and/or advanced, novel practice. The subject introduces elements in sustaining a system and it is important that to
engineers and technologists to state of the art ideas in successfully accomplish its mission logistics design must be
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general areas of engineering management research and tailored on a total life cycle basis.
practice and will provide a direct insight into the specialist
knowledge and expertise of staff, associates and eminent ENGG940 Dissertation
visitors to the Faculty of Engineering. This encompasses Annual Sydney On Campus
an applications approach involving basic principles of Annual Wollongong On Campus
analysis, decision-making and implementation of the special
topic offered. The aim is to create awareness of current Spring2011/Autumn2012 Wollongong On Campus
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engineering management issues and future management Credit Points: 12

trends specific to engineering and technology based Pre-requisites: None
organisations. This includes an appreciation of strategic
importance and potential competitive advantage of the Co-requisites: None
topic offered and the practical potential for organisations Subject Description: The dissertation is a project allowing
to take the ideas behind the special topic on board when you to pursue a particular area in depth and solve a
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making management decisions. The actual topics covered specific practical engineering problem. Students complete
will vary and will depend on the special expertise available a dissertation in their area of interest. The dissertation
to the Faculty of Engineering at the time the special topic develops skills in information retrieval, project planning
is offered. and organisation, analysis, problem solving and effective
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communication of results. Involves the undertaking of

ENGG938 Engineering Economics an individual supervised project focused on solving a
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Not on offer in 2011 problem relevant to the discipline area of the degree. The
student would normally be required to do a literature
Credit Points: 6
survey, analysis, and develop suitable solutions to the

selected problem. This will allow the students to apply the Co-requisites: None
knowledge and skills acquired in the structured coursework Subject Description: This subject is designed to give
and thus gain valuable confidence in their ability to practice student a deep and practical understanding of the principles
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engineering at a high professional standard. Two bound and practice of Infrastructure Decision Support (IDS). It
copies of the final report must be submitted for assessment, provides useful skills and tools that will help in day-to-day
together with an electronic version. activities as professionals to ensure that key decisions are
made so as to incorporate holistic infrastructure constraints.
ENGG941 Sustainability for Engineers, It includes topics such as: an overview of what is meant
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Scientists and Professionals by IDS and how the concept has developed; overview
Autumn Wollongong On Campus of global and local issues driving the decision support
Credit Points: 6 imperative (business downsizing, emerging technologies,
public accountability, whole-of-life feasibility etc); a systems
approach to design and asset management; design for
Co-requisites: None holistic constraint satisfaction; group DSS construction,
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Subject Description: This subject is designed to provide verification and validation.
skills and understanding to incorporate sustainable
development principles and practices into everyday ENGG945 Dissertation
decision making and planning processes. It provides an Annual Wollongong On Campus
overview of the major sustainable development issues facing Spring2011/Autumn2012 Wollongong On Campus
professionals such as engineers, scientists, economists, when
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Credit Points: 24
they make choices as to particular products, processes and
systems to adopt in their workplaces. Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
ENGG942 Professional Practice
Subject Description: The dissertation typically requires
Annual Wollongong On Campus rigorous research in a limited area - normally in the area
Engineering
Credit Points: 12 of coursework components undertaken. It comprises a
Pre-requisites: None research project based on a problem in the discipline of the
degree. The student would normally be required to do a
Co-requisites: None
detailed literature survey, analysis, modelling and develop
Subject Description: This subject is designed to provide the suitable solutions to a selected problem. Students will be
Professional Practice outcomes of the Master of Professional
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able to choose a suitable investigation within the current
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Engineering, ensuring students are equipped with and relevant research activities associated with the Faculty
intercultural skills, cultural awareness and communication of Engineering. The dissertation is individually supervised.
skills needed to best apply their engineering knowledge. Two bound copies of the final report must be submitted.
Provides understanding of Occupational Health and
Safety requirements of Australian industry. Also facilitates ENGG948 Sustainable Energy Technologies

students accessing the Australian workforce either through Spring Wollongong On Campus
work experience or part time employment, enabling them
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Credit Points: 6
to apply discipline specific knowledge to practical workplace
settings. Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
ENGG943 Engineering Professional
Subject Description: This subject covers a number of
Placement Sustainable Energy Technologies including the following:
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Autumn Wollongong On Campus solar thermal systems; photovoltaics; wind energy;
Credit Points: 6 hydroelectricity generation; wave power systems; biomass;
remote area power supplies; energy conservation/auditing.
Pre-requisites: ENGG942 Professional Practice
The environmental and social impact of these technologies
Co-requisites: None as compared to conventional energy sources will be
Subject Description: This subject will provide an academic considered. Students will undertake a laboratory/field
framework for students’ industrial practice placements or experiment or project, and/or carry out a case study.
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experience and will consist of a study of what has been

achieved in the placement, how it was achieved and how ENGG950 Innovation and Design
the roles of the professional(s) involved could improve Autumn Wollongong On Campus
outcomes for the engineering entity involved. There will Credit Points: 6
be particular emphasis on professional roles within the
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engineering supply chain. Students’ abilities to be successful Pre-requisites: None

when applying for professional status will be enhanced Co-requisites: None
through this subject and other elements of the Master of Subject Description: Topics will be selected from: The
Professional Engineering. creative and innovative process, aesthetics in design,
life cycle design and planning. Design for economy,
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ENGG944 Infrastructure Decision Support maintenance, disassembly, recycling, repair and

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Spring Wollongong On Campus rehabilitation. Designing with materials. Durability of

Credit Points: 6 materials, components, systems and structures. Intellectual

property, patents and technology transfer. The international Pre-requisites: None
marketplace. Constraints on design: standards, Co-requisites: None
specifications and codes of practice. Feasibility studies and
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costing Teamwork in design. Case studies. Subject Description: The subject introduces engineers and
technologists to strategic management. This includes basic
ENGG951 Engineering Project Management principles of analysis, decision-making and implementation.
The aim is to create awareness of strategic issues in
engineering and technology based organisations. This
Credit Points: 6
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includes an appreciation of competitive leverage from

Pre-requisites: None technology decisions. A need for consciousness of these
Co-requisites: None issues amongst engineers is crucial to their function in both
profit and not for profit organisations.
Subject Description: Topics will cover: Scope Management,
Time Management, Human Resource Management, Risk ENGG955 Engineering Research Methods
Management, Financial Management, Project Plans,
Creative Arts

Project Quality Management and Procurement & Contract
Management. Credit Points: 6
ENGG952 Engineering Computing Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: The overall objective is to develop a
Credit Points: 6
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structured approach to research in engineering. The focus is

Pre-requisites: None on the development of skills in framing a research problem,
Co-requisites: None developing a research design, design of data collection
analysis and interpretation frameworks. Literature research
Subject Description: Software applications, programming skills will be developed. An understanding of the selection
development environments, application areas, mathematical and use of measurement sensors and engineering data
Engineering
techniques, and approaches to problem solving are explored collection and analysis tools will also be developed. Hands
from a wide variety of possible areas. Topics will be selected on experience in an engineering laboratory will be a feature.
from the following list: Windows-based compilers and Ethical issues in research will be reviewed. Students will
software libraries such as C/C++, fortran, and visual basic; work on a selected project to develop a properly structured
Numerical and mathematical libraries such as Matlab, research proposal, including a research plan. The plan is to
Mathematica, and Mathcad; Advanced spreadsheet
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be presented orally and in written form.

of Medicine
programming; 3D Graphics programming using OpenGL;

Advanced engineering graphics using Autocad; Database ENGG956 Financial Management
principles and techniques; Mesh Generation for finite
element and finite difference modelling; Numerical solution
for Engineered Assets
of the equations of physical and engineering systems; Spring Wollongong On Campus
Operations research, project management, and reliability Credit Points: 6

simulation; Artificial neural networks.
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ENGG953 Modelling of Engineering Co-requisites: None

Management Systems Subject Description: Financial management principles, time
value of money, discrete assets considerations, continuous
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assets considerations, identification of cost elements, cost
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prediction methods, regulatory economics, financial case

Credit Points: 6 development, engineered asset repair-replace decision
Pre-requisites: None making.
Co-requisites: None ENGG957 Project Implementation

Subject Description: Concentrating on the search of and Outsourcing
appropriate operations research techniques to assist in Autumn Sydney On Campus
the solution of engineering management problems and
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basic experimental design. Topics include:- the basic Autumn Wollongong On Campus
principles of modelling, decision support models, modelling Credit Points: 6
failure processes, search methods, scheduling models, Pre-requisites: None
queuing theory and its application, data collection and
design, introduction to experimental design, principles of Co-requisites: None
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design, importance of randomisation, simple comparative Subject Description: Employment law, contract law, issues
experiments, experiments with a single factor, randomized such as types of interface i.e. contract types (cost plus,
blocks and related designs, introduction to factorial designs, schedule of rates): HR structure and sourcing arrangements,
Taguchi’s philosophy of design. management of the interface, performance measurement,
monitoring and management, managing the client,
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ENGG954 Strategic Management for managing the supplier, legal implications, employment
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Engineers and Technologists law and safety law implications, duty of care, transmission
of business, industrial relations, intellectual property,
ownership and use of maintenance data and know-how.
Credit Points: 6

ENGG958 Life-Cycle and Risk Management Subject Description: RAM studies, requirements flow down,
Spring Wollongong On Campus cost estimation, analysis on design, probabilistic design,
logistic support, maintainability, availability, interface
Credit Points: 6
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control, system integration, reliability grown modelling, cost
Pre-requisites: None estimation, sparings. Testing and performance evaluation,
Co-requisites: None system safety modelling, installation procedures, asset
management, disposal, asset purchase/replacement policies
Exclusions: Replaces MECH970
and decision-making.
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Subject Description: Framework, context and history of
asset management, strategic management and engineered ENVE899 Advanced Topics in
asset management in context. Application/adaptation of Environmental Engineering
basic tools, costs and benefits of life cycle management,
available models and standards. Possible uses of models
business drivers, legal requirements, quality systems and Credit Points: 48
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configuration and documentation management, interfaces Pre-requisites: None
with other functions (departments and organisations).
Co-requisites: None
ENGG959 Asset Management System Design Subject Description: One or more advanced topics taken
Autumn Sydney On Campus from the following: sustainable development; climate
change adaptation and mitigation; water quality and
Autumn Wollongong On Campus treatment; membrane processes; water recycling; integrated
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Spring Sydney On Campus water resource management; ecological engineering;
Spring Wollongong On Campus environmental hydraulics; cleaner production and
pollution control; sediment transport; site remediation;
Credit Points: 6 waste management; environmental impact assessment;
Pre-requisites: None environmental modelling processes; environmental
Engineering
Co-requisites: None geotechnology; ground and mine-water.
Exclusions: Replaces MECH976
ENVE901 Project
Subject Description: Topics that may be covered include: Not on offer in 2011
human aspects of asset management and reliability;
ergonomics; work measurement, methods engineering and Credit Points: 6
Graduate School
activity sampling applied to asset management activities; Pre-requisites: None
of Medicine
estimation of task time; facilities layout. Planning for Co-requisites: None
shutdowns and overhauls; inventory selection and inventory
Subject Description: First stage of a study on a selected
control systems, configuration management, warehouse
topic, including formulation of the problem, literature study,
control, evaluation of asset management performance.
development of study plan, and presentation of results.

ENGG960 Maintenance Requirement
ENVE916 Research Topics in
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Analysis
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Credit Points: 6
Credit Points: 6
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Co-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: Topics will be selected from the areas
Exclusions: Replaces MECH971 of environmental engineering in which staff members are
Subject Description: Maintenance concept design engaged in research.
methodology; reliability theory; data recordings and
analysis; identification and analysis of failure modes; ENVE923 Industrial Waste Engineering
and Cleaner Production
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maintenance rule selection; preventative replacement

policies; optimisation of inspection frequencies; clustering Autumn Wollongong On Campus
of tasks; opportunity maintenance; specification of resource
Credit Points: 6
requirements.
ENGG961 Systems Reliability Engineering Co-requisites: None
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Autumn Sydney On Campus Subject Description: Issues covered include industrial

Autumn Wollongong On Campus waste minimisation and treatment, industrial processes
Credit Points: 6 and control techniques. Waste auditing of an industry will
be illustrated using a case study. This subject addresses the
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issues of pollution prevention and sustainable industrial

Co-requisites: None waste management. The subject focuses on preventative
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approaches to eliminate or minimize the generation of

harmful industrial waste by introducing a range of pollution
prevention concepts and management practices including

Environmental Management System (EMS), ISO 14001 systems, design of land based systems, network design. The
certificate, Environmental auditing, Life Cycle Assessment subject also includes design of air pollution and control
(LCA), and user paid waste management system. Topics systems. The lecture components will be complemented
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relevant to source identification, characterisation, with design classes and field trips.
segregation, treatment and disposal of industrial waste will
also be systematically covered. ENVE928 Design of Urban Water Systems
ENVE925 Water Quality Engineering Credit Points: 6
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and Management
Co-requisites: None
Credit Points: 6
Subject Description: The ability to undertake a
comprehensive integrated project design is the capstone of
Co-requisites: None a student’s engineering education. This subject will provide
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Subject Description: The subject is designed to introduce students with the opportunity to undertake the design of
environmental engineering concepts at a fundamental a major project. Students will be provided with an overall
level that leads to sustainable development. Topics concept plus specific requirements that must be met by the
include integrated water cycle management, concepts of design. All aspects of environmental engineering will be
ecological engineering and impacts of climate change. The involved, including river basin management, stormwater
environmental problems and solutions relating to natural development, interactions of seawater, surface water and
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resources, ecological systems, water pollution, water quality groundwater, separation of clean water from seawater and
processes in rivers and lakes, water supply and treatment wastewater and long-term effects of infrastructure on the
processes, wastewater collection, treatment and re-use, ecosystem. Impact assessment, legislation, and modelling.
water quality guidelines and other global environmental Topic areas that have not been presented in previous
issues will be discussed. The lecture components will be subjects, but are required for the successful completion of
complemented with tutorials, field trip and laboratory the project, will be covered during the lecture portion of
Engineering
classes. the class. Lecture topics will include environmental impact

assessment and legislation, and environmental modelling.
ENVE926 Air and Noise Pollution
Management ENVE929 Site Contamination and
Spring Wollongong On Campus Remediation Technologies
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Credit Points: 6
Credit Points: 6
Co-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: Air pollution incorporating
engineering design - meteorology; atmospheric chemistry; Subject Description: This subject introduces fundamentals
of site remediation and will include topics such as
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air quality; sources of air pollution; effects of air pollution;

dispersion modelling; control of air pollution. Noise site characterisation, containment, soil erosion and
pollution - noise pollution legislation; sound power and remediation technologies. Remediation technologies such
intensity levels; noise from several sources; background as bioremediation and phytoremediation, biodegradation,
noise effects; defining and measuring noise; weighting permeable barriers and soil vapour extraction will be
factors and equivalent noise levels; effect of noise on people; presented in detail. Containment topics will include
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propagation of sound; noise control at source, during cover systems, reactive barriers, vertical barriers and
propagation and at receiver; design of noise barriers. geosynthetics. Topics such as remediation of soft and
compressible ground, and acid sulphate soils will also be
ENVE927 Environmental Engineering presented.
Processes Design
ENVE930 Coastal, River and
Groundwater Engineering
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Credit Points: 6
Pre-requisites: ENVE925 Water Quality Engineering and
Credit Points: 6
Management
Co-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: This subject is designed to introduce
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system design using unit processes encountered in Subject Description: Coastal Engineeering - wave
environmental engineering. The subject will cover design forecasting; wave refraction; diffraction and breaking; wave
concepts, detailed and advanced design of water supply forces on structures; beach erosion and beach protection.
and treatment systems, advanced solid -liquid separation Water Resources - the hydrologic cycle; distribution of the
processes, design of wastewater collection systems, design of world’s water resources; surface water resources; groundwater
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advanced wastewater treatment plant design, ocean outfall resources; computer models of catchment water balances;
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storage reservoir yield analysis. River Engineering -

fluvial hydraulics; morphology of natural channels; soil

erosion, sediment transport in streams; re-naturalising MATL899 Advanced Topics in
streams; Groundwater Hydraulics - groundwater quality Materials Engineering
and contaminants - reservoir sedimentation; hydraulic
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structures.
Credit Points: 48
ENVE931 Membrane Processes Pre-requisites: None
and Applications Co-requisites: None
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Subject Description: A program approved by the Discipline
Credit Points: 6 Adviser of project work and studies of advanced topics in
Pre-requisites: None materials selected from the fields of processing, physical and
mechanical behaviour, microstructure and observational
Co-requisites: None
methods.
Subject Description: The subject intends to demonstrate
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to students how nature works (biological membranes) MATL903 Recent Developments in Materials
and how such principles (membrane processes) can be Autumn Wollongong On Campus
used for medical, water and wastewater, processing and
other industries by engineering appropriate materials and Credit Points: 6
systems. The subject hence leads from nature to material Pre-requisites: None
science and engineering, fundamental transport principles Co-requisites: None
to applications and process design with immediate
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Subject Description: Considerations of the structures,
relevance to the water and wastewater treatment industry
properties, technology and applications of advanced
where membranes are becoming a predominant process
materials with emphasis on materials important to the
choice worldwide. The subject aims to bring science and
Australian economy.
engineering together on a number of levels such as in terms
of learning from nature, applying engineering solutions
to medical applications and using scientific principles to
MATL905 Metallic Materials
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obtain engineering solutions. Both engineering and science Autumn Wollongong On Campus
students will be exposed to the thinking in the other Credit Points: 6
discipline. Pre-requisites: None
ENVE981 Special Topic A Co-requisites: None
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Subject Description: Commercial metals and alloys.
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Relationships between structure and industrially significant
Credit Points: 6
properties. Control of structure by processing. Thermal and
Pre-requisites: None mechanical treatment. Recovery and recrystallization.
Co-requisites: None
MATL906 Ceramic Materials

Subject Description: Specialist topic in environmental
engineering offered by members of staff, professional Spring Wollongong On Campus
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engineers or visitors to the department. Credit Points: 6
ENVE982 Special Topic B
Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: Ceramics - traditional and advanced.
Credit Points: 6
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Microstructure-property relationships. Processing, solid
Pre-requisites: None state and liquid phase sintering. Applications. Refractories
Co-requisites: None and corrosion.
Subject Description: Specialist topic in environmental
engineering offered by members of staff, professional
MATL907 Polymeric Materials
engineers of visitors to the department. Spring Wollongong On Campus
Credit Points: 6
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ENVE985 Environmental Engineering Pre-requisites: None

Co-requisites: None
Credit Points: 8
Subject Description: Polymers, formation and classification.
Pre-requisites: None Effects of structure and additives on properties. Composite
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Co-requisites: None materials with polymeric matrices.

Subject Description: This subject takes an engineering
approach to solving problems in air, noise and water
MATL913 Structural Analysis of Materials
pollution. It considers the sources, effects and methods of Spring Wollongong On Campus
control of the pollutants, as well as legislative requirements. Credit Points: 6
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The lecture and tutorial components of this subject are Pre-requisites: None
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complemented by extensive field and laboratory sampling,

measuring and analysis. Co-requisites: None

Subject Description: Structural characterisation techniques Subject Description: Environmental behaviour. Thermo-
commonly used in materials science and engineering will be dynamic aspects. Oxidation, processes and kinetics.
studied. Lectures and labs will provide both theoretical and Oxidation resistance. Aqueous corrosion, types of reaction,
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practical knowledge. Topics will be selected from: electron avoidance and restraint. Degradation of polymers and
microscopy - interactions of electrons with solids, electron ceramics. Wear and abrasion. Stress corrosion and corrosion
optics, image formation and interpretation, scanning fatigue.
and transmission electron microscopy, energy dispersive
spectroscopy; X-ray diffraction and texture analysis. MATL972 Selection and Design of Materials
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MATL932 Surface Engineering of Materials Credit Points: 6
Credit Points: 6
Co-requisites: None
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Subject Description: General classifications and properties

Co-requisites: None of materials. Standards, codes and specifications.
Subject Description: Surface coating processes, coating Property requirements for specific applications. Bases for
of materials with ceramics, metals and polymers; quality choice of materials, testing and evaluation. Selection
and performance of the product; surface heat treatment methodologies based on performance indices. Constraints
processes. imposed by environmental, manufacturing and economic
considerations. Use of computers and data banks. Case
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MATL937 Process Metallurgy studies.

Credit Points: 6
MATL999 Advanced Topics in Materials
Credit Points: 48
Co-requisites: None
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Pre-requisites: MATH202 and MATH203

Subject Description: The fundamentals of metallurgical
thermodynamics and process kinetics are studied with a Co-requisites: None
view to metallurgical analysis in the iron and steelmaking
industry, with an emphasis on ladle metallurgy. Indirect MECH899 Advanced Topics in Engineering
and direct reduction of iron ore and the analysis of the Annual Wollongong On Campus
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of Medicine
blast furnace. Analysis of the processes with emphasis on Credit Points: 48

smelting-reduction and clean steel production.
MATL938 Casting and Forming Co-requisites: None
Autumn Wollongong On Campus Subject Description: Students will normally take a selection
Credit Points: 6 of topics at advanced level. The selection of the topics will
be subject to the approval of the Head of the Department
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Pre-requisites: None in which the student wishes to enrol and subsequently

Co-requisites: None specialise.
Subject Description: Students study common processes
used to convert bulk materials into finished products. This MECH913 Pneumatic Transport
is a key area of materials and manufacturing engineering. of Bulk Solids
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Common casting techniques used for metals (sand, die, Autumn Wollongong On Campus
pressure, gravity, centrifugal and continuous casting), Credit Points: 6
mould design, cast structures and defects. Advanced casting
processes: thixoforming and thixocasting, near net shape Pre-requisites: None
casting, squeeze casting. Fundamentals of metalworking, Co-requisites: None
mechanisms of deformation processing, thermomechanical Subject Description: Classification and selection of
processing of steels, industrial metalworking processes: transport systems; flow patterns; pressure drop, minimum
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forging, mechanics and forces. Powder metallurgy. transport velocities; design parameters and examples;
Machinging: common processes and non-conventional feeding and disengaging methods.
machining.
MECH918 Sustainable Energy in Buildings
MATL952 Corrosion, Wear and Fatigue Autumn Wollongong On Campus
Science

Credit Points: 6
Credit Points: 6
Co-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
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Subject Description: Advanced topics in: performance Pre-requisites: None
of buildings with particular regard to thermal comfort Co-requisites: None
and ventilation; analysis and design of conventional air
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conditioning systems to appropriate standards; passive Subject Description: As for MECH919.
solar design of buildings; energy conservation in buildings;
embodied energy in buildings; natural ventilation systems; MECH934 Advanced Manufacturing
and refrigeration systems. Processes
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MECH919 Advanced Topics in Credit Points: 6
Mechanical Engineering 1 Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Credit Points: 6
Subject Description: Modelling of advanced manufacturing
Pre-requisites: None processes; manufacturing cost analysis; productivity and
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Co-requisites: None quality methods and measurements in manufacture;
Subject Description: There is no set syllabus for this computer-assisted process planning; manufacturing
subject. It is intended that it normally be offered on a optimisation; trends in advanced manufacturing processes,
specialised mechanical engineering topic given by members recycling aspects.
of the Department, visiting academic staff or engineering
consultants. MECH935 Integrated Manufacturing Systems
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MECH920 Computational Methods Credit Points: 6
for Fluid Dynamics Pre-requisites: None
Credit Points: 6
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Subject Description: Concurrent engineering,
Pre-requisites: None its application and benefits; computer integrated
Co-requisites: None manufacturing concepts and applications; CAD/CAM,
CNC programming, FMC, FMS; computer-process
Subject Description: The subject introduces computational
interfacting; process and tool condition monitoring;
fluid dynamics (CFD) techniques; consistency, accuracy
computer-aided quality control; assembly systems, assembly
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and stability; validation of computational results; study
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lines, assembly line balancing; design for manufacture -
of engineering systems which may include incompressible
casting, forming, machining and selected examples; human
and compressible flow of fluids; turbulence; heat transfer
interface in manufacturing systems; future trends.
and multiphase phenomena; and use of a commercial CFD
package for solving industrial fluid dynamic problems.
MECH939 Advanced Topics in

MECH925 Advanced Fluid Power Mechatronic Engineering
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Not on offer in 2011 Autumn Wollongong On Campus
Subject Description: Fluid power components; circuit Co-requisites: None
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design: analysis of transmission, valve-controlled and Subject Description: There is no set syllabus for this subject.
feedback systems; electronic controls; vibration and It is intended that it normally be offered on a specialised
transient response. mechatronic engineering topic given by members of the
Faculty, visiting academic staff or engineering consultants.
MECH928 Finite Element Techniques
in Mechanical Engineering MECH941 Micro/Nano Robotic Systems
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Autumn Wollongong On Campus Not on offer in 2011

Subject Description: An overview of manipulation systems,
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Subject Description: Introduction to finite element

method. Application of finite element technique to stress comparison of macro-micro-nano worlds, micro/nano
analysis, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, vibration. Computer mechanics, actuation, sensing, design, manufacturing/
packages. fabrication, control and calibration issues in micro/nano
robotic systems, examples of micro/nano robotic systems and
their application areas.
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MECH929 Advanced Topics in

Mechanical Engineering 2
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Credit Points: 6

MECH949 Advanced Computer Control MECH983 Bulk Solids Handling
of Machines and Processes (Storage and Flow)
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Subject Description: Advanced modelling and control of Subject Description: Basic concepts of storage; flow and
multivariable systems: performance of multivariable control feeding of bulk solids; use of flow properties to determine
systems; optimal control theory; robust control systems; hopper geometrics; bin wall loads; feeding and discharge
design, implementation and evaluation of digital control systems, feeder loads; chute design; flowrate prediction;
systems. segregation and blending; dust suppression systems; stock
pile systems; case studies.
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MECH950 Advanced Robotics

Spring Wollongong On Campus MECH984 Belt Conveying
Credit Points: 6 Not on offer in 2011
Co-requisites: None
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Subject Description: The subject provides the knowledge

and skills required to design appropriate robotic systems. Subject Description: Belt conveying systems; properties of
Topics covered include: industrial robots as a component conveyor belting; tension analyses (static and dynamic);
of automation, mathematical modelling of a robotics arm, drive systems; loading and unloading belts; trajectory
direct and inverse kinematics model, direct and inverse prediction; transfer chute design novel belt systems;
dynamics model, trajectory planning, robot control, design economic analyses.
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and selection of drives and motors, industrial vision systems,

position sensors, force sensors, ultrasonic sensors and other MECH985 Dust and Fume Systems
sensors Not on offer in 2011
Credit Points: 6
MECH979 Sustainable Transport and
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Engine Technology
of Medicine

Credit Points: 6 Subject Description: Basic concepts; terminology
and problems; health and safety regulations; dust
characterisation; fan performance characteristics; capture
Co-requisites: None
velocities and minimum transport velocities; hood and

Subject Description: Advanced topics in: human powered enclosure design; duct design; dust generation and its
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transport, conventional and novel engine technology and minimisation; filtration systems; design of dust handling
design; strategies for reducing emissions; alternative fuels; and disposal systems; occupational health and safety; dust
solar vehicles; fuel cells and hybrid vehicles. explosion; case studies.
MECH980 Automotive Dynamics MINE899 Advanced Topics in

Mining Engineering
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Subject Description: Students will learn concepts involved Co-requisites: None
in suspension and automotive dynamics including: Subject Description: Computer aided analysis and design;
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fundamental analysis of vehicle forces during braking, computer methods; ore reserve estimation finite element
accelerating and cornering; 2D and 3D geometrical techniques; hydrology; hydraulics; numerical techniques;
analysis of typical double A-Arm suspension systems; reliability; rock mechanics; simulation; structural analysis
Synthesis of suspension geometry systems; Tyre/Pavement and design; structural topology; mine planning.
interactions - analysis of tyre data and the non-dimensional
tyre model; Steering; Shock Absorbers and Dampers; MINE911 Mining Engineering Techniques
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Anti-Roll Bar analysis; Simplified transient performance Autumn Wollongong On Campus

model. Laboratory classes will be used to give practical
Credit Points: 6
experience for testing and analysis of tyre and shock
absorber properties. Students will also be asked to learn and Pre-requisites: None
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use Matlab Simulink for modelling and analysis of vehicle Co-requisites: None
performances.
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Subject Description: A selection of advanced laboratory Subject Description: Fundamentals of strata mechanics
and field exercises in mine support, temporary and long together with advanced topics including engineering
term; in situ testing, laboratory testing, rock properties and technology and rock mechanics aspects of coal mining
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parameters; mine design and plant related to extraction strata control. Design aspects of mine structures,
areas. such as mine pillars, gate roads and longwall mining.
Instrumentation in providing for the safe design of the
MINE912 Environmental Control in Mines mine opening. Rock and cable bolting techniques, powered
Autumn Wollongong On Campus support design, slope stability and surface subsidence.
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Credit Points: 6
MINE933 Advanced Mineral Resource
Pre-requisites: MINE920 Estimation Methods
Subject Description: Mine climate and its control, Credit Points: 6
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ventilation planning, ventilation network analysis and
simulation; fan selection, booster fans; ventilation of long
headings, recirculation; exhaust from diesel engines and Co-requisites: None
their control; methane and its control in underground coal Subject Description: Geostatistical methods are used
mines, dust in mine air and its control. for orebody modelling, petroleum reservoir modelling,
or environmental site characterization. This subject
MINE916 Mineral Valuation and focuses on the computational and hands-on aspects of
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Risk Analysis using geostatistical methodologies for practical problem
Spring Wollongong On Campus solving. Students will learn the fundamentals and the
principles of orebody sampling and resource estimation
Credit Points: 6
processes. Lectures present practical approaches to problems
Pre-requisites: None associcated with traditional estmiators, experimental
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Co-requisites: None variogram modelling, variogram inference in the presence
Subject Description: This subject aims to provide resource of sparse data, optimal local and global estimation, volume-
professionals with the analytical tools to assess and evaluate cariance relationships, grade-tonnage curve, cost functions
the financial viability of an exhaustible resource project for optimal location of drill-holes and indicator kriging
at various stages from exploration into development. technique.
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It provides the student with knowledge of the theory,
MINE934 Simulation of Mining
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principles and applications of probabilistic discounted cash
flows to the risk analysis of resources projects. Monte Carlo Operations and Problems
and Latin Hypercube simulation methods are discussed in Autumn Wollongong On Campus
the evaluation of financial risks. The subject also surveys Credit Points: 6
the effects of mining taxation and other government

imposts on a mining project and the impact of inflation on
Co-requisites: None
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cash-flow analysis.
Subject Description: Including coal reserves, mining
MINE920 Advanced Studies in dimensions, surface effects, cost benefit effects of operation
Mining Engineering and management and economic evaluation and feasibility of
Spring Wollongong On Campus a mining enterprise.
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Credit Points: 6
PHYS910 Advanced Project in Physics A
Subject Description: Topics will be selected from those Pre-requisites: None
areas of Mining Engineering in which staff members or
visiting staff members to the Department are engaged in Co-requisites: None
active research. Subject Description: The student will be required to design
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and construct several self-contained experiments at the

MINE923 Rock Mechanics level of those encountered in Advanced Experimental
Spring Wollongong On Campus Physics. OR After successfully completing this
subject, the student will · have gained experience
Credit Points: 6
in contributing to the work of a small research group
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Pre-requisites: MINE920 · be able to keep detailed working records of the

Co-requisites: None progress of experiments · have gained a variety of
intermediate practical and analytical level skills related
to the specific area of research in which they have been
involved · be able to present a short seminar on
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the research in which they were engaged.

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PHYS946 Advanced Solid State Physics


Credit Points: 6 PHYS952 Radiation and
Pre-requisites: None Radiotherapy Physics
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Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: Crystal Symmetries; Groups of Credit Points: 8
Linear Transformation; Abstract Groups; Theory of Group Pre-requisites: None
Representations; Group of the Schrodinger Equation;
Co-requisites: None
Selection Rule Theorem; Groups of Physical Interest;
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Rotation Operations; Double-Valued Representations; Subject Description: This subject is intended to lead to
Direct Products; Crystal Fields; Adiabatic Approximations; an understanding of the instrumentation and techniques
Bloch’s Theorem; The Effective Mass Expansion; Spin- involved in diagnostic and therapeutic uses of radiation
Orbit Interaction; Time-reversal Symmetry; Symmetry in medicine. Topics covered will include Interactions of
Properties of Wave Vectors; Band Theory; Impurities in Radiation with Matter, Sources of Radiation, Detecting
Semiconductors. Radiation, Nuclear Elect4ronics and data acquisition
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system, Nuclear Reactions and Production of Radioisotopes,

PHYS948 Physics of Imaging Neutron Physics, Dosimetry of photons, electrons and
Not on offer in 2011 neutrons, Solid Sate Dosimetry, TLD and film dosimetry,
Introduction to Radiation Therapy, Medical Linear
Credit Points: 6 Accelerators, X-ray Modelling Methods, Brachytherapy and
Pre-requisites: None Radiosurgery, Clinical Radiotherapy, Linear Accelerators
X-ray and Electron Beam Properties.
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Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: Photographic processes and PHYS953 Medical Imaging and
interpretation; Optical and infrared arrays; Image digitising
systems; Radio synthesis imaging and fourier optics;
Nuclear Medicine
Image analysis; Applications in industry, medicine and Annual Wollongong On Campus
astrophysics. Spring2011/Autumn2012 Wollongong On Campus
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Credit Points: 8
PHYS950 Special Topics in Physics A
Co-requisites: None
Credit Points: 8
Subject Description: This subject is intended to lead to
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an understanding of the instrumentation and techniques
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Co-requisites: None involved in medical imaging and an appreciation of the

Exclusions: PHYS947 part played by image analysis in medical physics specifically.
Topics covered will include - the photographic process,
Subject Description: The subject content will reflect the
solids state detectors and CCDs, the hardware of image
specialisation of the postgraduate coursework degree in
processing; film digitisers and plate scanners, software

which the student is enrolled. The material will, where
techniques, histograms, enhancements, convolution, edge
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possible, be based on exisiting Physics Honours subjects,

enhancement, fourier techniques and operature synthesis,
but may be selected from any area of Physics on the advice
nuclear magnetic resonances, larmour frequency, basic
of the academic supervisor. Subject content will change in
imaging, slice selection, 3D data acquisition, chemical shift
scope and depth to reflect the postgraduate nature of the
imaging, contract agents, image artefacts and distortion.
coursework.
The evolution and basic physics of radionuclide imaging,
the tracer principle in Nuclear Medicine. the ideal
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PHYS951 Medical Physics Research Project

properties for radioactive agents for diagnostic studies, the
Annual Wollongong On Campus ideal properties for therapeutic radioactive agents, basic
Spring2011/Autumn2012 Wollongong On Campus physiology of body organs pertinent of Nuclear Medicine,
Credit Points: 18
PHYS954 Radiobiology and
Radiation Protection
Co-requisites: None
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Subject Description: The student will be required to
Credit Points: 8
undertake an applied research project on a topics of medical
radiation physics under the supervision of one of the staff Pre-requisites: None
members working in the area of medical radiation physics. Co-requisites: None
The area of research will be selected from the following
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Subject Description: Topics covers in this subject include -

fields: Nuclear Medicine, Medical Imaging, Radiobiology,
Interaction of radiation with living cells and tissue; clinical
Radiation Protection, Diagnostic Radiology, Radiotherapy,
fractionation; clinical radiation syndromes; radiobiological
Instrumentation and Imaging Physics. All the above
modelling; experimental radiation oncology; local control
research topics may not be available every year.
vs system control; radionuclide therapy; binary therapy; new
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radiotherapy modalities and their radiobiology; dosimetry;

natural background radiation; principles of radiation
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protection; instrumentation for radiation protection;

Radiation protection in radiation therapy and diagnostic

PHYS955 Transitional Medical
Radiation Physics Program
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Credit Points: 8
Co-requisites: None
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Subject Description: The Transitional Program
will have the following structure: · Radiation
and Radiotherapy Physics - involving practical and
clinical laboratory work in the following areas: QA
and Simulator (10hrs), Advanced Pinnacle and Dose
Planning (16hrs), Monte Carlo simulations (8hrs) and
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Brachytherapy (4hrs). · Medical Imaging and
Nuclear Medicine (60hrs) - no further work is required
of Honours graduates in Medical Imaging. Students
will be required to attend the Nuclear Medicine module
of PHYS953. In addition students will be required to
produce a paper and present a major seminar on an
aspect of clinical medical radiation physics (approx
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15hrs).
PHYS960 Advanced Project in Physics B

Credit Points: 6
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Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: The student will be required to design
and construct several self-contained experiments at the
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level of those encountered in Advanced Experimental
of Medicine
Physics. OR After successfully completing this
subject, the student will · have gained experience
in contributing to the work of a small research group
· be able to keep detailed working records of the
progress of experiments · have gained a variety of

intermediate practical and analytical level skills related
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to the specific area of research in which they have been
involved · be able to present a short seminar on
the research in which they were engaged.
PHYS990 Applied Physics Project

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Credit Points: 24
Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: The student will undertake a research
project and present a minor thesis and seminar on an
applied physics topic selected after discussion with the
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Discipline Adviser.
PHYS997 Special Topic in Physics B

Credit Points: 6
Science
Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: A special topic to be selected from
any area of physics. The selection to be made by the Physics
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Master of Medical Science - Research (see page 177)
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criminal record check. If a student receives a positive result from the check it will not necessarily exclude them from a
clinical placement. Each situation will be individually assessed in a confidential consultation between the student and a
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Abbreviation: PhD
Home Faculty: Graduate School of Medicine
Total Credit Points: 48 per year
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Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy provides the opportunity to pursue in-depth research. Candidates are expected to develop a
research thesis that leads to an original and significant contribution to a field of knowledge.
Entry Requirements
Candidates must have an Honours Bachelor Degree of at least four years duration, and have as a minimum achieved Honours
Education
Class II, Division 2 or higher or completed a Masters by Research. In addition, a primary supervisor in the relevant
academic unit must be identified prior to commencing the program.
All applications must be approved by the Chair of the GSM Research Committee.
Approval will be dependent on the availability of supervision for the proposed thesis topic.
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International Student are required to have achieved as an minimum an IELTS score of 6.5 with level of 6.0 in reading,
writing speaking and listening. Requirements are higher in some programs.
Course Requirements
Study at the Doctorate level, usually for a minimum of 3 years full-time, is by an advanced research thesis. Potential
candidates, must discuss their research plan with the Chair of the GSM Research committee at which time supervision
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arrangements of the school will be outlined.
Rules and procedures for Doctoral degrees by Thesis are listed in the Course Rules. Doctoral candidates are urged to be
familiar with the Code of Practice - Supervision and the General Course Rules governing Thesis and Research degrees,
including the regulations regarding preparation and submission of the Thesis

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Master of Medical Science - Research

Testamur Title of Master of Medical Science - Research
Degree:
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Abbreviation: MMedSci-Res
Home Faculty: Graduate School of Medicine
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Overview
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The Master of Medical Science - Research provides the opportunity for students to increase knowledge, skills and capacity to
understand and undertake research in an area relevant to medicine, medical science or medical education.
Students who wish to undertake a PhD and have not completed a research honours year as part of their undergraduate
degree or obtained an honours grade of Class II, Division 2 or below should seek to undertake a Master of Medical Science
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- Research. Students may apply for a course transfer to a PhD after demonstrating a suitable level of research aptitude in the
Master of Medical Science - Research.
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To qualify for admission to the University of Wollongong Master of Medical Science - Research applicants must hold a
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
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For International students the English language entry criteria will be as indicated on the University website: www.uow.edu.
au/prospective/international/english
Course Requirements
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The University of Wollongong Master of Medical Science - Research requires the successful completion of 72 credit points of
subjects in accordance with the table below.
The degree requires 24 credit points of coursework subjects, and a 48cp research thesis. Full-time students undertake
THES924 for 2 sessions. Part-time students undertake THES912 for 4 sessions. All candidates for this program must present
a research seminar in each enrolled year, take part in a research proposal and defence process, and submit a written research
thesis.
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A detailed research proposal must be submitted for examination within the first year of candidature in the thesis subject.
This examination must be passed successfully for the candidature to be allowed to continue.
Students entering the program with an Honours Bachelor degree with Class II, Division 2 or higher may receive credit for the
24 credit point coursework component and therefore may complete the degree in 1 year following successful completion of
the 48cp research thesis.
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Students who do not have an Honours Bachelor degree with at least Class II, Division 2 must complete 24 credit points of
coursework in accordance with the table below in addition a 48 credit point major thesis.
Course Program
Subject Code Subject Name Session Credit Points
Engineering
MEDR901 Special Topics in Medical Research Literature Autumn/Spring 8
MEDR902 Medical Research Methodology Autumn/Spring 8

Graduate School
of Medicine
MEDR903 Ethics in Medical Research Autumn/Spring 8
THES924 Thesis (for full-time students) Autumn/Spring 24

Or
THES912 Thesis (for part-time students) Autumn/Spring 12

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The Master of Medical Science - Research will meet the needs and interests of students wishing to obtain experience and
qualifications in a modern research program in fields of research including: medical science; clinical medicine; clinical
behavioural science; public health; and medical education.
Informatics
Other Information
Further information is available at coursefinder.uow.edu.au or email: gsm_info@uow.edu.au or Phone - +61 2 4221 5925
Law
Science
Sydney Business
School

Subject DescriptionS CHIP911 Social Marketing for Health
CHBC918 Critical Appraisal Autumn Wollongong Distance
Arts
Autumn Wollongong Distance Pre-requisites: None
Commerce
Subject Description: There is a growing demand from
Co-requisites: None health agencies such as the Cancer Council and the
Subject Description: There has been a dramatic increase Heart Foundation as well as many other non profit and
in the amount of literature in all aspects of health as government agencies that require people to engage in
well as a push for an evidence-based approach to health social marketing strategies. This subject provides health
interventions. Health professionals need to be able to professionals, marketing professionals and project officers
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sift through available literature and to critically appraise within government departments and non-government
a variety of research genres in order to offer health organisations (e.g., Diabetes Australia, Youth Safe) who use
interventions that are evidence based. This subject will social marketing with the required knowledge and theory
equip students with the knowledge and skills to critically that these and other health agencies need in order to engage
appraise research conducted in a range of styles including in social marketing strategies.
systematic reviews.
CHIP912 Advanced Studies in
Education
CHBC919 Evaluative Research Methodology Behaviour Change
Spring Wollongong Flexible Spring Wollongong Distance
Spring Wollongong Distance Spring Wollongong Flexible
Engineering
Co-requisites: None Co-requisites: CHIP913
Subject Description: There has been a dramatic increase Subject Description: This subject identifies and examines
in the amount of literature in all aspects of health as appropriate theories in the planning of health education
well as a push for an evidence-based approach to health and promotion programmes. It distinguishes between
Graduate School
of Medicine
interventions. Health professionals need to be able to theories at the individual level and those at the group
sift through available literature and to critically appraise or community levels. This subject demonstrates how to
a variety of research genres in order to offer health identify and choose intervention methods from theory and
interventions that are evidence based. Evaluative research the literature to effect behaviour change. It presents ideas
is a particularly useful approach to research in health and on how to translate these methods into strategies to deliver

social sciences because it enables us to determine the value programmes that create behaviour change at the different
of the services that are provided. Therefore, this subject levels. It identifies how to measure behaviour before
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provides postgraduate students with knowledge of the and after intervention and how to evaluate programmes
processes of evaluative research, and the skills to analyse, designed to effect behaviour change.
interpret and present results of evaluative research.
CHIP913 Social Marketing Practice
CHIP910 Critical Marketing and Spring Wollongong Flexible
Informatics
Media Analysis Credit Points: 6
Autumn Wollongong Distance Pre-requisites: CHIP911, GHMD930
Autumn Wollongong Flexible Co-requisites: CHIP912
Credit Points: 6 Subject Description: There is a growing demand from
Pre-requisites: None health agencies such as the Cancer Council and the
Co-requisites: None Heart Foundation as well as many other nonprofit and
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government agencies that require skilled people to engage

Subject Description: This subject examines the effects of in social marketing strategies. This subject enables students
media on population health - from the negative impace of who have completed other prescribed subjects within the
advertisements for cigarettes, alcohol and junk food to the Graduate Certificate in Social Marketing for Health to
(hopefully) positive impact of public health campaigns. The undertake a placement in a health related workplace that
subject covers commercial and social advertising, program produces social marketing programmes. Students will work
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and editorial content, and media advocacy; and presents independently and apply the skills and knowledge acquired
case studies of current media coverage and advertising in the pre-requisite subjects to critically evaluate an existing
campaigns to demonstrate the effects of media on health social marketing strategy employed by that agency. Students
and social behaviour. Students will develop critical skills will collaborate with, and respond to the specific needs of
in media analysis, the development of communication
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the organisation they are placed with.

campaigns, and dealing with the media.
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CHIP915 Essential Skills for pathophysiology and biochemistry is covered within the
Health Researchers subject but students may require general revision of these
areas in preparation for particular lectures. The subject
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includes medical lectures from specialist consultant

Autumn Wollongong Distance practitioners and dietetics lectures from guest dietitian
Credit Points: 6 lecturers, experienced in the relevant areas. Case studies
and tutorial work is also included within the lecture
framework.
Commerce
Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: Many Higher Degree Research (HDR) DIET952 Communication in
students have had minimal exposure to health research Healthcare Practice
methods and strategies in their undergraduate studies, Autumn Wollongong On Campus
and often the exposure they have had is rather narrow.
Credit Points: 8
The intent of this subject is to assist students acquire the
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essential skills required to be a successful HDR student, Pre-requisites: DIET450 or DIET950

and ultimately a successful independent health researcher. Co-requisites: GHMA934 or BND 434 or DIET 951 or
The topics selected for the subject are those which have DIET451
been found to be of interest and value to HDR students and
Exclusions: BND 433, GHMA929, DIET452,
which supervisors have frequently noted as being deficient
in the HDR students they have supervised. Subject Description: The subject will introduce you to the
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theory and practice of communication in the professional

DIET950 Dietetics 1 work environment, emphasising successful communication
Spring Wollongong On Campus in a range of contexts. These include client counselling,
small group education, community consultation,
Credit Points: 8 participation in meetings, working with the media and
Pre-requisites: GHMA931 & GHMA932 & GHMA930 OR conflict resolution. In order to promote teamwork and group
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SHS 951 & SHS 952 & SHS 953 OR BMS 310 & BMS 311 skills, the subject is taught on a small group basis, and you
& BMS 312 OR SHS 351 & SHS 352 & SHS 353 should prepare for each activity. In order to promote an
Co-requisites: None understanding of how people learn in small groups, you are
asked to keep a reflective journal and to critique the process
Exclusions: BND434 or DIET450 or GHMA934
at the completion of the subject.
Subject Description: Dietetics concerns the manipulation
Graduate School
of Medicine
of food and dietary data with the aim of supporting DIET954 Practical Studies in
nutritional health. This subject focuses attention on the Nutrition and Dietetics
nutritional needs of individuals, particularly in community
health and some clinical settings, where nutritional
intervention will improve or support the quality of life. As Autumn Wollongong On Campus
the first of two dietetics subjects, this subject will introduce Spring Wollongong On Campus
you to the theoretical knowledge that forms the foundation
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of safe and effective practice in clinical nutrition and
dietetics. It will draw upon much of your earlier studies. In Credit Points: 24
particular you should revise your understanding of nutrition Pre-requisites: GHMA933 &GHMA934 &GHMA935 OR
through the life cycle, human physiology and metabolic GHMA929 & GHMA934 & GHMA935 OR DIET951
biochemistry. & DIET952 & GHMA956 OR DIET951 & DIET952 &
Informatics
GHMA929 OR GHMA934 & DIET952 & DIET956

DIET951 Dietetics 2 Co-requisites: None
Exclusions: BND 437 or DIET454
Credit Points: 8
Subject Description: This subject comprises a practicum
Pre-requisites: BND 434 or DIET450 of at least 18 weeks duration which is spent in hospitals,
Co-requisites: DIET952 or GHMA929 community health centres, and other food-related
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organisations. Students will be under the supervision of

Exclusions: DIET451
experienced practitioners appropriate to the placement
Subject Description: Dietetics concerns the manipulation requirements. This placement is designed to develop
of food and dietary data with the aim of supporting the student’s skills and competencies in a range of areas
nutritional health. This subject follows on from content including specialised therapeutic diets and the provision of
covered in Dietetics 1; and focuses on medical nutrition community nutrition programs. It also provides the students
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therapy primarily at a level appropriate for tertiary with opportunities to rehearse and demonstrate both
healthcare interventions. Most (but not all) of the nutrition interviewing and counselling skills, as well as information
interventions taught within this subject would often be and behaviours required to allow the Dietitian to operate as
required in a hospital setting, although patients would an independent professional. Awareness of, and behaviours
require ongoing support where their condition is chronic. consistent with the knowledge of ethics requirements,
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Specialist areas of dietetic practice include gastroenterology, confidentiality, accountability and other responsibilities of
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oncology, HIV/AIDS, renal disease, intensive care, coeliac the autonomous professional operating either independently
disease, liver disease, dysphagia, total parenteral and enteral or as a member of a multidisciplinary team should be
nutrition, pulmonary disease and paediatrics. Relevant demonstrated by the student.

DIET955 Research Project in Pre-requisites: GHMB950
Nutrition and Dietetics Co-requisites: None
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Subject Description: This subject offers students the
Credit Points: 16 opportunity to complete a specialised project related to an
area of their dietetic practice (eg a specialist clinical areas
Pre-requisites: GHMA932 or SHS 952
such as pediatrics, renal or sports nutrition; or community
Co-requisites: None or foodservice practice). Students will undertake either
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Exclusions: BND 445 or DIET455 an externally provided short course in a specialty area of
Subject Description: This research project is designed to practice with a minimum of 15 hours face-to-face teaching
give the Masters students an intensive period of study in (approved by the course coordinator) - for example courses
the design and conduct of scientific research. The project provided by Special Interest Groups of DAA - or undertake
(which may include clinical practice, public health, food a guided program of specialist reading. Building on the
service or other aspects of nutrition and dietetics) will knowledge gained and by adopting a critical and reflective
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be carried out under the close guidance of a supervisor approach to their work, students will then analyse a problem
- usually an academic in the School of Health Sciences and develop a plan to improve or advance an aspect of
- however field supervisors in the health system may also their current professional practice. The final report will be
assist. Students will normally begin preparation for their presented in the format of an article suitable for publication
project while undertaking SHS 952 and may need to or a business plan or proposal for a new service or clinical
begin preparation before the start of session to seek ethics practice guideline for use in the health care system.
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approval.
EXSC920 Clinical Exercise Physiology
DIET956 Food Service and Dietetics Autumn Wollongong On Campus
Management Credit Points: 24
Autumn Wollongong On Campus Pre-requisites: BEXS 352 & BMS 203 &BMS 242 & BMS
346 & BEXS351 OR SHS 220 & SHS 221 & SHS 320 &
Engineering
Credit Points: 8
EXSC320
Pre-requisites: GHMA930 or BMS310 or SHS 953 or SHS
353 or GHMA931 or BMS311 or SHS 951 or SHS 351 or Co-requisites: None
GHMA932 or BMS312 or SHS 952 or SHS 352 Subject Description: This subject will provide students
Co-requisites: None with the conceptual knowledge, professional competencies
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and skills to independently and effectively manage exercise
of Medicine
rehabilitation clientele. Students will develop a strong
Subject Description: The subject is an introduction to the understanding of musculoskeletal injury; cardiorespiratory
management of food service operations and hospital dietetic disease; neurological and neuromuscular impairment;
departments. It will focus on the development of small and and other chronic and complex conditions. Furthermore,
large scale cooking skills, menu planning and standard students will be expected to integrate pathology-specific

recipe manipulation in keeping with dietetic modifications. knowledge to develop appropriate exercise interventions
It will also develop the necessary skills and knowledge base
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within a clinically relevant time-frame. The development
to assist in and/or manage the provision of meals via an of competencies and knowledge in dealing with multi-
institutional food service. Aspects of organisational design, pathology cases is essential for the practicing Exercise
leadership, motivation, negotiation, resource management, Physiologist. Thus, this subject will enable students to
decision making and power will be explored. develop a strong ethical and professional standard to ensure
best practice in a clinical setting.
Informatics
DIET957 Major Project
Spring Wollongong On Campus EXSC921 Clinical Practicum
Pre-requisites: BMS 312 OR SHS 352 (Greater than 65%) Credit Points: 16
or GHMA 932 OR SHS 952 Pre-requisites: BEXS351 and BEXS352 and EXSC920
Co-requisites: None OR EXSC320 and EXSC920 plus 140 hours of ‘healthy
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placement’.
Subject Description: The subject will introduce students
to specific areas of research practice in the field of nutrition Co-requisites: None
and dietetics. Topics will be negotiated based on the current Subject Description: This subject provides students with
research activities of the metabolic research centre and a structured clinical placement program designed to meet
its associates. A group or individual research project is the requirements for Exercise Physiology accreditation
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designed to give students an intensive one session research with the Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
experience under the guidance of an academic supervisor. Clinical placement aims to expose students to the reality
of professional practice, including the application of
DIET958 Advanced Dietetic Practice knowledge, skills and competencies, as well as developing
Annual Wollongong On Campus an understanding of confidentiality, emergency protocols,
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Autumn Wollongong On Campus health policies, ethical and legal boundaries. Students will
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be assessed on their professional practice by both their

Spring Wollongong On Campus placement supervisor and subject coordinator, and will
Credit Points: 6 undertake assessment within the subject to further develop

their professional skills in written communication, critical injury management - maintaining an injured worker in
research and evaluation and programming procedures. the workplace through appropriate workplace assessment,
Students will be allocated to their placement based on matching worker capabilities with work tasks, reducing the
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suitability criteria. Compliance with the required placement risk of re-injury, and promoting the return to full duties.
documentation and processes is necessary to undertake
placement and to satisfactorily pass the subject. GHMA929 Exercise Psychology and
Dietary Counselling
EXSC922 Advanced Workplace Autumn Wollongong On Campus
Commerce
Injury Management for Credit Points: 8

Exercise Physiologists
Pre-requisites: DIET450 or DIET950
Co-requisites: GHMA934 or BND434 or DIET451 or
Credit Points: 8
DIET951
Pre-requisites: EXSC920 (24 CP)
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Exclusions: GHMA933 OR BND433 OR PSYC216

Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: The subject will combine an
Subject Description: This subject will provide students understanding of the central features of sports psychology
with an overview of workplace injury management with basic skills in dietary counselling and small group
and return to work strategies. Principles of workplace education in the context of diet and exercise. Students
rehabilitation and legislative requirements specific to NSW will study personality and situational factors influencing
will be covered. Students should gain practical skills and
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participation in sport, and cognitive and behavioural

experience in workplace injury management and assessment influences on the promotion of healthy lifestyles. They will
through the use of case studies, with the emphasis on counsel individuals in dietary change and develop skills in
injury management - maintaining an injured worker in medical documentation and small group education.
the workplace through appropriate workplace assessment,
matching worker capabilities with work tasks, reducing the GHMB901 Infection Control Nursing
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risk of re-injury, and promoting the return to full duties. Spring Wollongong Flexible
GHMA915 Ergonomics In Practice Credit Points: 12

Graduate School
Pre-requisites: None Subject Description: This subject aims to develop or

of Medicine
enhance the nurse’ knowledge of fundamental principles

Co-requisites: None
of infection prevention and control and their practical
Subject Description: This subject introduces students to the application. This will be achieved through the study of
discipline of ergonomics. The subject is designed to provide theory and history of infection control nursing, health
an overview of ergonomics to provide understanding care associated and community infections, development
and basic skills. This subject is particularly useful for of policies and procedures, staff health and vaccine
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OHS practitioners and those interested in further study preventable disease, pharmacology, antibiotic use and
of ergonomics and human factors. The Discipline of resistance, antiseptics and disinfectants, cleaning,
Ergonomics (or human factors) is the scientific discipline disinfection and sterilisation, health promotion and
concerned with the understanding of interactions among education, basic epidemiological principles, public health
humans and other elements of a system, and the profession and outbreak management, environmental issues, related
that applies theory, principles, data and methods to design legislation and clinical governance. Observational visits to
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in order to optimize human well-being and overall system relevant facilities will be included as appropriate.
performance. Ergonomists contribute to the design and
evaluation of tasks, jobs, products, environments and GHMB902 Effective Management in Health
systems in order to make them compatible with the needs, Autumn Wollongong Flexible
abilities and limitations of people.
GHMA927 Advanced Workplace Credit Points: 6
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Injury Management Pre-requisites: None

Credit Points: 8 Subject Description: This subject provides an introduction
Pre-requisites: None to management and leadership for new or emerging
managers in health care. It focuses on developing an
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Co-requisites: None
awareness of each student’s strengths and abilities, and
Subject Description: This course should provide students explores important aspects of management in physical and
with an overview of workplace injury management human resources. This subject includes: Covey’s leadership
and return to work strategies. Principles of workplace theories; time management; conflict theory; managing
rehabilitation and legislative requirements specific to NSW conflict; grievance procedures; culture; socialization;
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will be covered. Students should gain practical skills and communication; change theories; change in cultures; reality
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experience in workplace injury management and assessment shock; individual responsibilities; management/leadership
through the use of case studies, with the emphasis on responsibilities; awareness of the responsibilities of others;
risk assessment; and risk management.

GHMB903 Scientific and Qualitative GHMB912 Midwifery Practice 2
Developments in Acute Spring Wollongong On Campus
Care Nursing Credit Points: 4
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Not on offer in 2011 Pre-requisites: GHMB911, GHMB914 (full-time students),
Credit Points: 6 GHMB916, GHMB950
Pre-requisites: None Co-requisites: GHMB915, GHMB917, GHMB923 (full-time
students)
Commerce
Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: Investigates technological, biological, Subject Description: This subject is the second of three
psychological and sociological developments that have subjects that allows the student to acquire the necessary
created an impact in acute care nursing in recent times. clinical experiences determined by the national regulatory
Insights into specific technology and pharmacology used for authority. The student progresses along a continuum,
diagnostic or therapeutic purposes by nurses and the Health developing and consolidating skills and knowledge in the
Creative Arts
team will be targeted, including their characteristics, uses provision of care of the woman and her family learnt in the
and efficacies within an holistic nursing care framework. clinical context.
GHMB905 Special Topic in Nursing GHMB913 Midwifery Practice 3

Not on offer in 2011 Summer 2011/2012 Wollongong On Campus
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Pre-requisites: None Pre-requisites: GHMB911, GHMB912, GHMB914,
GHMB915, GHMB916, GHMB917, GHMB923, GHMB950
Co-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: This is a combined program of
research and coursework leading to the completion of a Subject Description: This subject is the third of three
minor project. Students will be expected to work closely subjects that allows the student to acquire the necessary
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with a supervisor on a project where a common interest clinical experiences as designated by the Nurses and
exists. Midwives Board New South Wales. Midwifery Practice 3 is
designed for the student to continue, and finally complete,
GHMB906 Acute Care Nursing: the provision of care of the woman and her family and
to build on skills acquired whilst undertaking Midwifery
Reflections on Practice Practice 1 & 2.
Graduate School
of Medicine
Credit Points: 6 GHMB914 Art and Science of Midwifery 1

Subject Description: Focuses on relevant theories, themes Pre-requisites: GHMB916 (Part-time students)
and issues that have a practical bearing upon acute
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Co-requisites: GHMB911, GHMB916, GHMB950
care nursing, and on models of acute care nursing that Subject Description: This subject is designed to be taken
address evidence based practice. Practical aspects include in conjunction with the clinical subject, GHMB911
pathophysiology of the Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Midwifery Practice 1. The subject provides the theoretical
Nervous and Alimentary systems and Acid Base balance; framework to enable student midwives to function safely
and Introduction to Electrocardiograph Interpretation. while providing ‘woman centred care’ to each individual
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woman, her baby and family throughout pregnancy, birth
GHMB911 Midwifery Practice 1 and the postnatal period. Midwifery management of the
Autumn Wollongong On Campus well ‘woman’ throughout the childbearing continuum
Credit Points: 4 and healthy baby will be emphasised. An ability to review
Pre-requisites: GHMB916 (Part-time students) literature is an essential component of this subject. Students
are expected to demonstrate higher order thinking in the
Co-requisites: GHMB914 (Full-time students), GHMB916 application of knowledge to practice. Critical analysis
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(Full-time students), GHMB950 (Full-time students) will be based on evidence and include active reflection on
Subject Description: This subject is the first of three clinical experiences. Students are expected to facilitate
subjects that allows the student to acquire the necessary their own learning by utilising the Library Database
clinical experiences as designated by the NMB NSW. Workshops and the IT services available at the University.
Midwifery Practice 1 is designed to introduce the student Students are expected to achieve a high level of learning
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to the provision of care of the woman and her family that is evidenced by the quality of analysis, synthesis and
throughout pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period. evaluation of evidence based research and its application to
Special emphasis is on the well woman, pregnancy, midwifery practice.
fetus, birth, postnatal period and the neonate. Potential
complications during childbearing and management GHMB915 Art and Science of Midwifery 2
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of high-risk women are examined. There will be an Spring Wollongong On Campus

emphasis on evidence-based practice, critical appraisal and
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Credit Points: 6
professional issues for midwives. The practical application
of different models of care is also explored. This subject Pre-requisites: GHMB911, GHMB914, GHMB916,
includes clinical practice. GHMB950

Co-requisites: GHMB912, GHMB917, GHMB923 students to be advocates for woman centred choices and for
Subject Description: This subject is designed to be taken fostering development of the midwifery professional. The
in conjunction with the clinical subject, GHMB912 implication of the content of this subject is to reiterate the
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Midwifery Practice 2. GHMB915 Art and Science of primary health care role of the midwife and the importance
Midwifery 2 has been designed for the student to build on of cultural safety.
learning and understanding of the theoretical frameworks
underpinning midwifery practice. This subject develops
GHMB923 Legal and Professional Issues
the midwives understanding of midwifery care relating to Spring Wollongong Flexible
Commerce
complexities arising in pregnancy, labour, postnatal and Credit Points: 6

neonatal periods. An ability to review literature remains an Pre-requisites: None
integral component of this subject. Students are expected
to continue to facilitate their own learning by utilising the Co-requisites: None
Library Database Workshops and the IT services available Subject Description: This subject is designed to assist
at the University. They are expected to demonstrate a high students to deal with legal, ethical and professional issues
Creative Arts
level of learning that is evidenced by the quality of analysis, in relation to their area of clinical practice. Relevant
synthesis and evaluation of evidence based research and its Australian legislation, appropriate case law, principles of
application to midwifery practice. conflict management, and examples of ethical and moral
reasoning will be used to provide a framework for clinical
GHMB916 Human Reproduction decision-making. Advances in scientific knowledge and
Autumn Wollongong On Campus technology and demands on health care resources mean
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that health care professionals such as midwives and nurses

Credit Points: 6
participate in decisions of legal, moral and professional
Pre-requisites: None significance. In order to be accountable to their clients and
Co-requisites: None their profession, health professionals need the opportunity
Subject Description: This subject is designed to provide to study legal, moral and professional issues so that they are
capable of engaging in clinical decision-making processes
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students with comprehensive knowledge of anatomy and

physiology related to conception, pregnancy and birth. which take into account the inherent legal, ethical and
The human body cell structure, genetic and teratogenic professional concerns. This subject is designed to assist
influences on conception, embryonic, fetal and neonatal students to think critically and creatively. It draws on
development are addressed. Maternal adaptation/responses different ways of thinking and learning so that students
to pregnancy and labour are addressed. Fetal adaptation to can form connections between insights, inspiration, logic
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and questions. It is built on the assumption that effective

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extrauterine life and the physiology of the postnatal period

are included to enhance midwifery management in the learning occurs when student are interested in resolving an
postnatal period. Technology used in assessment, diagnosis issue in their own mind. The subject design enables students
and intervention at all stages of the reproductive process to develop their inquiry skills, develop their own criteria
will be explained in terms of scientific principles. The for criticism of the hypotheses and answers they develop,
synthesize complex information and conduct intellectual
subject acknowledges the importance of research; hence

emphasis is placed on current research applicable to human simulations of their answers. In this way the subject provides
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reproduction. Students’ tutorial presentations also provide a real and relevant connection with clinical practice.
extra learning opportunities for the student to appreciate
some of the broader issues in human reproduction. The
GHMB925 Effective Leadership in Health
knowledge gained from this subject provides midwives with Summer 2010/Autumn 2011 Wollongong Flexible
an important component of a scientific knowledge base from Autumn Wollongong Flexible
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which to plan and provide midwifery care. This is facilitated Spring Wollongong Flexible
and enhanced by the inclusion of clinical application of
theory to practice wherever possible. Credit Points: 6
GHMB917 Midwifery in the Social Context Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: This subject focuses on leadership
Credit Points: 6 that creates the climate in which people work together
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Pre-requisites: None to achieve successful outcomes from the challenges they

confront. Each topic is designed to increase the learners’
Co-requisites: None
understanding and knowledge of the characteristics
Subject Description: This subject will provide the student of effective leadership and the various organisational
with an in depth knowledge of theory and research, environments in which leaders operate. Learners will be
on psychological, sociological and cultural influences
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exposed to various models of leadership and encouraged

throughout the period of pregnancy, childbirth, and to explore their own antecedent leadership characteristics.
parenting. Evidenced based research, and knowledge of Leadership requires an understanding of organisational
national guidelines and community resources are utilised culture, interpersonal relationships, processes and systems.
to equip the student to assist the contemporary family The Health Services environment presents unique
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throughout this transition to parenthood. Students are leadership challenges which will be explored and analysed.
challenged to explore their own values and belief systems.
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Specifically, the subject examines five practices of leadership

They are encouraged to develop an appreciation for identified by Kouses and Posner, namely: model the way,
cultural and social diversity and differing perspectives they inspire a shared vision; challenge the process; enable others
encounter in the clinical setting. This subject enables the to act; and encourage the heart.

GHMB926 Coaching Skills for Subject Description: This subject provides students
Healthcare Leaders with a contemporary framework for understanding the
rehabilitation and recovery process for people with a
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mental illness. It provides students with a set of knowledge
Spring Wollongong Flexible and skills that can be applied in a range of contexts
Credit Points: 6 including case management and psychosocial rehabilitation
Pre-requisites: None services in both government and non-government
sectors located in metropolitan, rural and remote areas.
Commerce
Co-requisites: None The subject examines theoretical and empirical issues
Subject Description: This subject focuses on concepts and associated with change enhancement, needs identification,
skills that can be used to achieve solutions and results in the collaborative goal setting, and collaborative task setting and
workplace and is particularly relevant for people interested monitoring outcomes. The skills component focuses on an
in professional, practice and organisational development. understanding of the relationship between the clinician and
It is divided into four modules: Coaching skills for the consumer (working alliance) and the process of recovery
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healthcare leaders provides an orientation to facilitating from mental illness undertaken by an individual consumer.
solution-focused, person-centred, goal-oriented processes;
Solution-focused, person-centred, goal-oriented processes GHMB933 Comprehensive Systems
enables participants to become even more competent in of Mental Health Care
facilitating learning, change, performance and human Not on offer in 2011
flourishing; Motivational Change provides participants with
Credit Points: 6
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a conceptual framework and practical strategies that can be
used to facilitate change as well as strategies for assessing Pre-requisites: None
and enhancing motivation, and working with people’s needs Co-requisites: None
and values.
Subject Description: This subject provides an overview
GHMB928 Introduction to of basic theoretical models used to explain psychiatric
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disorder and presents a historical overview of mental health
Ophthalmic Nursing services. It examines the impact of the National Mental
Spring Wollongong Flexible Health Strategy on the development of an integrated,
Credit Points: 6 comprehensive mental health service. Students are provided
Pre-requisites: None with an understanding of each component of a community
service network, including the role and function of crisis
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Co-requisites: None intervention services, residential services, hospital based
of Medicine
Subject Description: This subject aims to prepare the nurse services, and multidisciplinary mental health structures.
for a role in Ophthalmic environments. The subject aims to The role of consumer and carer advocacy organisations is
develop the nurse’s in-depth knowledge and understanding examined.
of Anatomy and Physiology, Pathophysiology,

Pharmacology, Disease and Disorders of the eye, Theory GHMB934 Assessment and Diagnosis
of Ophthalmic Nursing Practice, Health Promotion and in Mental Health
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relevant Legal and Professional Issues. The subject promotes Autumn Wollongong Flexible
a problem-solving approach to Ophthalmic nursing practice
and enables students to facilitate practice development. Credit Points: 6
GHMB929 Developing Ophthalmic Co-requisites: None
Nursing Practice
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Subject Description: This subject examines the importance
Spring Wollongong Flexible of various approaches and methods of assessment, including
Credit Points: 6 the assessment interview, the psychiatric history, symptom
Pre-requisites: None descriptions, functional assessment and family assessment.
The major classification systems of DSM-IV and ICD-10
Co-requisites: GHMB928 are examined in relation to their utility in identifying,
Subject Description: This subject will require students describing and communicating about mental illness.
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to gain mastery level of essential practical skills

required to function as a specialist ophthalmic nurse, GHMB935 Case Management in
utilising theoretical knowledge gained in Introduction Mental Health
to Ophthalmic Nursing. The subject involves clinical Spring Wollongong Flexible
placements within ophthalmic centres where students will
Credit Points: 6
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be supervised and assessed by clinical experts.

GHMB932 Principles and Practices of Co-requisites: None
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Subject Description: The subject introduces candidates to
Autumn Wollongong Flexible the theory and practice of case management. It presents an
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Credit Points: 6 overview of interventions and treatment options for people

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Pre-requisites: None presenting with acute psychiatric disorders as well as those

requiring more intensive rehabilitation. Principles and
Co-requisites: None

strategies for crisis intervention, including pharmacological Pre-requisites: None
management and family and network interventions are Co-requisites: None
examined in detail. The clinical approach adopted is based
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on cognitive behavioural principles. Exclusions: GHMB954

Subject Description: This subject will provide an
GHMB936 Supervised Clinical Practice understanding of the pharmacological, psychological and
Not on offer in 2011 sociological basis of alcohol and other drug (AOD) use
and dependence. It will focus on government, intersectoral
Credit Points: 6
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and community approaches to inform, minimise and

Pre-requisites: None treat the harm caused by the use of alcohol and other
Co-requisites: None drugs. Contemporary issues, perspectives and approaches,
Subject Description: A range of clinical placement which impact on both national and global policies, will be
opportunities are available within Mental Health Services. explored.
However, before enrolling in this subject students must
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negotiate details of their proposed placement with the GHMB940 Indigenous Family Studies
course coordinator and nominated clinical supervisor. Autumn Wollongong Distance
Students must develop and submit an outline of the Credit Points: 6
program including a description of the nature of the clinical Pre-requisites: None
work, specific competencies to be developed, and how
the development of competencies will be monitored and Co-requisites: None
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evaluated by the clinical supervisor. Subject Description: This subject provides an overview
of the societal and familial structures underpinning
GHMB937 Context of General Practice Indigenous peoples in Australia. There is a focus on the
Autumn Wollongong Flexible links between family and health, the role of Indigenous
women in particular, and other relevant cultural, historical
Credit Points: 6
and social factors.
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Co-requisites: None GHMB941 Indigenous Health Patterns
Subject Description: This subject will address the historical, Spring Wollongong Distance
political, economical and sociological context of general Credit Points: 6
practice. This subject will also include the structure of the
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of Medicine
Australian health care system, general practice models -

both national and international, government incentive Co-requisites: None
schemes, determinants of workload, care coordination, Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to examine
collaborative work practices, professional boundaries, and the relationships between mainstream/western approaches
patient information management. to health care provisions and Indigenous Australia
approaches to health care provision.

GHMB938 Practice Nursing
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Annual Wollongong Flexible GHMB942 Special Topic

Spring2011/Autumn2012 Wollongong Flexible Annual Wollongong Distance
Credit Points: 6 Autumn Wollongong Distance
Pre-requisites: None Spring Wollongong Distance
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Co-requisites: None Spring2011/Autumn2012 Wollongong Distance

Subject Description: This subject will address the Credit Points: 12
theoretical principles and the application of these, to Pre-requisites: None
the clinical practice context of the practice nurse within Co-requisites: None
general practice. This subject will examine evidence based
practice in relation to nursing treatments and procedures, Subject Description: This subject is designed for students to
health promotion, and chronic disease self-management. develop a proposal for a research study towards a Master Of
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This subject will also enable the student to undertake a Indigenous Health, and for non research students wishing
critical analysis of their own clinical practice and develop to complete a minor project in a specific content area. The
strategies for professional development within their own research students will be supervised by a lecturer who has
practice. This critical analysis will be based upon best expertise in research and chosen the field of study. The
practice in relation to general practice nursing. Clinical techniques of study will include library searches, an oral
presentation of the proposal, and a written proposal. For
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competence will also be monitored in partnership with

general practice and the School of Nursing, Midwifery and non-research students the content will reflect the content
Indigenous Health, University of Wollongong. area of the specified topic being studied under a supervisor.
The techniques of study will include library, an oral
GHMB939 Alcohol & Other Drug Studies presentation of the proposal, and a written minor project.
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GHMB943 Health and Human Ecology
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Autumn Wollongong Distance Autumn Wollongong Distance


Pre-requisites: None GHMB950 Reflective Practice 1
Co-requisites: None Autumn Wollongong Distance
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of and an opportunity for discourse on key factors to be Spring Wollongong Flexible
considered in environment, health and planning for urban,
rural and remote Indigenous communities. There is a focus
on the requirements of public health policy and legislation. Credit Points: 6
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There is also a critical interrogation of the relationship Pre-requisites: None
between the environment and issues of public and
Co-requisites: None
community health. Issues such as research, environmental
racism, health settings, access to public health facilities Subject Description: This Reflective Practice subject
and population stresses will be examined in the light of develops (or enhances existing) personal conceptual
their impact on allocation of health resources and service frameworks and skills of reflectivity applicable to practice,
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delivery. to enable participants to ‘stand back’ from situations, to
see the ‘whole of the moon’ rather than just ‘the crescent’.
GHMB944 Community Resource Planning The subject promotes reflection upon theory and research
Spring Wollongong Distance which underpins practice, to enable participants to identify
potential areas for practice development and meaningful
Credit Points: 6 research.
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Co-requisites: None GHMB951 Reflective Practice 2
Subject Description: This subject will provide students
with an opportunity to identify, develop and evaluate Spring Wollongong Flexible
practical applications of health promotion in Indigenous Credit Points: 6
communities. The subject introduces the principles and
Pre-requisites: GHMB950
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theory of health promotion within a primary health care
and community development framework. Some of the Co-requisites: None
principles that guide education for health and planning Subject Description: This subject will build on the
education sessions are also discussed. objectives for GHMB950 (its pre-requisite) in that it will
enable students to further develop skills in writing literature
GHMB948 Hand Management, Therapy
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reviews, as the rhetoric of literature searching and analysis.
of Medicine
and Rehabilitation The particular focus of how these skills are utilised will be
Spring Wollongong Flexible very much the domain of the student. He/she will be able
to decide whether they wish to develop skills of: sustaining
Credit Points: 6
argument(s) through an extended piece of written work;
Pre-requisites: None writing for publication; or, developing an evidence base

Co-requisites: None for planned innovation. There will also be an opportunity
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for students to consider skills related to framing research
Subject Description: This subject aims to prepare the nurse
questions and writing research proposals from the basis of
to manage patients who require hand management, therapy
their reflections on practice.
and rehabilitation. It is anticipated that the graduates of
this course will demonstrate expertise and confidence to
GHMB953 Special Topic in Nursing
function and engage in the management of hand injuries/
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trauma conditions, wound care and associated long term
rehabilitation and health promotion. This subject promotes Spring Wollongong On Campus
a problem-solving approach to hand nursing practice and Credit Points: 6
enables students to facilitate practice development.
GHMB949 Developing Hand Nursing Practice Co-requisites: None
Spring Wollongong Flexible Subject Description: This subject is designed for students to
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Credit Points: 6 develop a proposal for a research study towards a Master Of

Nursing - Research, and for non research students wishing
to complete a minor project in a specific content area. The
Co-requisites: GHMB948 research students will be supervised by a lecturer who has
Subject Description: This subject will require students to expertise in research and chosen the field of study. The
gain mastery level of essential practical skills required to techniques of study will include library searches, an oral
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function as a specialist hand nurse, utilising theoretical presentation of the proposal, and a written proposal. For
knowledge gained in Hand Management, Therapy and non-research students the content will reflect the content
Rehabilitation. The subject involves clinical placements area of the specified topic being studied under a supervisor.
within hand facilities where students will be supervised by
GHMB954 Studies in Alcohol
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clinical experts.
and Other Drugs
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Credit Points: 6

Pre-requisites: None Subject Description: This subject is a core component of
Co-requisites: None the dementia care courses and will extend the knowledge
and skills developed in the GHMB955 Dementia Across
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Exclusions: GHMB939 Care Setting in the program. This subject provides the
Subject Description: This subject will provide an opportunity to apply the theoretical concepts of dementia
understanding of the pharmacological, psychological and care in practice and focuses on the partnership with
sociological basis of drug use and drug dependence. It individuals, carers and health professional colleagues in
examines drug and alcohol use from a historical perspective the delivery of care for persons experiencing dementia. The
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and explores the impact that so called ‘grand theories’ of topics include: promotion of healthy lifestyles; protection of
drug use has had on contemporary attitudes to substance rights and interests; culturally diverse communities; younger
use, on government policies and on treatment modalities. people with dementia and rural and remote issues.
GHMB955 Dementia Care Across Settings GHMB959 Innovation and Change: Tools
Autumn Wollongong Distance for Practice Development
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Autumn Wollongong Flexible Autumn Wollongong Flexible

Subject Description: The following will be the focus in Subject Description: The subject focuses on participatory
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this subject: workshop activities to develop new clinical teaching practices. Students will explore concepts
skills and influence attitudes about working with people of engagement and collaboration, clinical puzzling,
with dementia and their carers;development of advanced future focused approaches to practice change, practice
presentation skills through the poster assessment. The development, clinical evaluation and the evolution of
subject provides the opportunities to challenge negative cultures of learning in clinical contexts.
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attitudes and understanding about how situations, not

individuals with dementia, are the cause of the distress GHMB960 Facilitation and Education Skills
expressed. for Practice Development
GHMB956 Policy and Practice in the
Credit Points: 6
Care of Older People
Graduate School
of Medicine

Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: This subject introduces students
Credit Points: 6
to essential skills for facilitating education and practice
Pre-requisites: None development and the development of cultures of learning in
Co-requisites: None clinical practice settings. It offers students the opportunity

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Subject Description: This subject aims to provide an to explore theoretical perspectives of learning, clinical
opportunity for students to explore health care issues, teaching styles, characteristics of adult learners and the
policy and practice relevant in the care of older people and development of cultures of learning.
develop a deeper understanding for appropriate responses to
the needs of this group. GHMB989 Mental Health Nursing: Clinical
Principles and Practice
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GHMB957 Rehabilitation: Concepts Annual Wollongong Flexible

and Practice Spring2011/Autumn2012 Wollongong Flexible
Spring Wollongong Flexible Credit Points: 12
Spring Wollongong Distance Pre-requisites: None
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Co-requisites: None the Postgraduate Certificate and Masters Degree in Mental
Subject Description: This subject aims to provide an Health Nursing. It will provide a broad perspective into:
opportunity for students to develop a deeper understanding the nursing assessment and care of people with a mental
of the concepts and practice of rehabilitation care through illness; the diagnostic outline for mental illness and the
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its associated partnerships. main diagnostic groups; provide an outline of the more
contemporary issues in mental health care, including care
GHMB958 Advancements in Dementia Care through the lifespan, suicide, dual diagnosis and trans-
cultural mental health care. The subject will provide the
nurse with a more detailed knowledge of mental illness and
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some clinical skills in the assessment and nursing care of

Credit Points: 6 these people.
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GHMB997 Major Project

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Co-requisites: None Subject Description: This subject focuses on knowledge
Subject Description: This is a combined program of and skills required of an advanced professional. The clinical
research and coursework leading to the completion of a supervision component will cover theories and models of
major project. Students will be expected to work closely clinical supervision, and the rationale, procedures, and best-
with a supervisor on a project where a common interest practice guidelines regarding formulating supervision plans,
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exists. conducting supervision, assessing supervisee performance
and evaluating supervision programs. In addition to didactic
GHMB998 Minor Thesis teaching, skills training methods (e.g., role-play, videotapes)
will be used. This subject will also include a 250-hour
clinical practicum within an advanced professional or
Credit Points: 24 clinical supervision area.
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Co-requisites: None
GHMC931 Clinical Neuropsychology
Subject Description: This is a major component of a
combined coursework/thesis program in the Masters of Credit Points: 4
Nursing undertaken by candidates enrolled in the School of Pre-requisites: None
Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health. A thesis must Co-requisites: None
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be submitted and assessed according to the Course Rules for
Masters’ Candidates. Thesis work is only commenced with Subject Description: This subject aims to introduce
the approval from the coordinator of the subject and the students to neuroanatomy and theories of
Head of the School. Students will be required to present a neuropsychological assessment and approaches to
seminar on their chosen thesis topic prior to completion of rehabilitation. The subject will deal with: basic brain
the thesis. anatomy; principles of neuropsychological assessment;
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administration and interpretation of neuropsychological
GHMC914 Thesis tests; neuropsychological report writing; neuropsychological
disorders.
Credit Points: 48 GHMC943 Practicum 2A
Graduate School
of Medicine
Subject Description: Thesis for the Doctor of Psychology Pre-requisites: GHMC938 Practicum 1A
(Clinical). This subject, in conjunction with Research Co-requisites: None
Project A and Research Project C, comprises the research

component of the DPsych degree. Subject Description: The practicum is composed of 300
hours of case-work from the Northfields Clinic and/
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GHMC920 Psychotherapy of or external agencies providing psychological services.
The student might be required to attend group and
Personality Disorders individual supervision sessions as well as have assessment/
Autumn Wollongong On Campus therapy sessions taped for discussion and feedback. The
Credit Points: 4 placement may occur with agencies providing either child
or adult services, however when considered together with
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GHMC942 and GHMC944, exposure to a wide range
Co-requisites: None of clinical/applied contexts (specified elsewhere) will be
Subject Description: This subject focuses on advanced required.
training in the treatment of personality disorders and
complex cases. Classification, aetiology, and treatment GHMC944 Practicum 2B
models and methods will be addressed through workshops Not on offer in 2011
and clinical presentations. Satisfactory completion of
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Credit Points: 4
a 250-hour supervised practicum training with clients
in personality disorders or equivalent area is required Pre-requisites: None
as part of this subject. The primary focus will be on Co-requisites: None
conducting evidence-based practice for enhancing a client’s
Subject Description: The practicum is composed of 250
interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress
hours of case-work from Northfields clinic and/or external
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tolerance. Training will emphasise developing skills to deal

agencies. The student might be required to attend group and
with therapeutic stalemates, comorbid psychopathology,
individual supervision sessions as well as have assessment/
self-harm behaviours, acute crises, and building effective
therapy sessions taped for discussion and feedback. The
therapy teams.
placement may occur with agencies providing either child
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GHMC921 Clinical Supervision and Practice GHMC938, and GHMC943, exposure to a wide range of
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Spring Wollongong On Campus clinical/applied contexts will be required.

Credit Points: 4

GHMC946 Research Project A Psychometric assessment methods, that are relevant
Not on offer in 2011 to understanding adults and children with psychiatric
disorders characterised primarily by depression and anxiety,
Credit Points: 8
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will also be covered.

Co-requisites: None GHMC952 Principles of Psychotherapy
Subject Description: Research Project A aims to equip
students with a wide variety of research skills required Autumn Wollongong On Campus
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for professional psychology. The content will begin by Credit Points: 8

covering the conceptual bases, aims, context, sampling,
designs, methods of data collection, followed by discussion
of principles and procedures governing selection and Co-requisites: None
implementation of data analyses. Ethical issues in Subject Description: This subject provides students with a
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conducting research are reviewed. Students will develop set of research-based interventions, strategies and skills for
skills to evaluate research critically and interpret data. conducting psychological therapy for children and adults.
Students will develop and conduct a research project in The subject examines the microskills of interviewing,
a relevant area of professional psychology and submit a goal setting, problem solving, monitoring and reviewing,
comprehensive literature review. Students completing the relationship enhancement, and selection of appropriate
MPsych program will also complete Research Project B and interventions depending on client need. Satisfactory
a project report in the format of a journal article. completion of 100 hours of practical training with clients
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is required. Training methods include video feedback and

GHMC947 Research Project B direct observation of clinical skills. The subject provides the
Not on offer in 2011 principles of empirically-based psychotherapy with children
Credit Points: 16 and adults in individual, family and group therapy formats.
Pre-requisites: None GHMC953 Neuropsychology &
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Co-requisites: None Neuropsychiatric Disorders

Subject Description: Research Project B in combination Spring Wollongong On Campus
with Research Project A, aims to equip MPsych (Clinical) Credit Points: 8
students with a wide variety of research skills required
for professional psychology. The context will begin by Pre-requisites: GHMC951 or GHMC952
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of Medicine
covering the conceptual bases, aims, context, sampling, Co-requisites: None

designs, methods of data collection, followed by discussion Subject Description: This subject will equip students with
of principles and procedures governing selection and knowledge of the theoretical and practical issues that
implementation of data analyses. Ethical issues in impinge on the assessment of children and adults who
conducting research are reviewed. Students will develop present with disorders, stemming from primary neurological
skills to evaluate research critically and interpret data. pathology. This will be achieved through a combination of
Students will develop and conduct a research project in
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lectures, workshop activities, independent study, and 150

a relevant area of professional psychology and submit a hours of supervised clinical practice at Northfields Clinic.
comprehensive literature review and a project report in the The subject content related to clinical neuropsychological
form of a journal article. assessment will include: the main diagnostic and
classificatory systems; principles of psychometric assessment;
GHMC951 Child and Adult Assessment the selection, administration and interpretation of specific
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and Psychopathology tests; and the development of clinical formulations

Autumn Wollongong On Campus that can be used to guide treatment. Topics relating to
Credit Points: 8 psychopathological theory will include basic neuroanatomy
and neuropathology and theoretical and clinical models of
Pre-requisites: None psychotic and behavioural disorders in children and adults.
Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: This course focuses on equipping GHMC954 Cognitive Behavioural Therapies
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clinical psychology students with theoretical knowledge Spring Wollongong On Campus

and practical skills relevant to the assessment and Spring2011/Autumn2012 Wollongong On Campus
formulation of mental disorders in adults and children.
Credit Points: 8
This is achieved through a combination of lectures,
workshop activities, independent study, and 50 hours of Pre-requisites: None
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supervised clinical practice at Northfields Clinic. The Co-requisites: None

clinical-theoretical part of the course will describe models
Subject Description: The subject aims to provide students
of human cognitive processes such as memory and higher
with knowledge of the principles, procedures, applications,
intellectual functioning and the ways in which these
and research associated with psychotherapy for children and
functions may become disturbed in people with mental
adults for a wide range of psychological disorders. Students
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disorders. The assessment and diagnosis components of the

will also obtain practical skills training in the conduct
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course will cover the main diagnostic classificatory systems.

of therapy. The focus will be on cognitive behavioural
therapies. Apart from lectures, training methods will

include demonstration of therapy, role-play sessions, use examined for problems such as mental retardation, conduct
of videotapes, and a minimum of 100 hours of clinical disorders, attention deficit hyperactive disorders, learning
practicum within the Northfields Clinic or other equivalent problems, anxiety and depressive disorders, and early onset
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agency. psychosis.
GHMC955 Health and Wellbeing GHMC979 Major Research Project

Autumn Wollongong On Campus Annual Wollongong Flexible
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Subject Description: This subject examines health Co-requisites: None
psychology, behavioural medicine, psychopharmacology Subject Description: Students complete an empirical
and rehabilitation models of intervention. Stress and coping
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study on a research topic chosen from given areas of staff
are examined within individuals, groups and populations. expertise. Projects may be conducted in small groups,
Current evidence based practice of psychopharmacology however, write-ups will be completed and assessed
is also considered. Satisfactory completion of 300 hours individually. Weekly research seminars consist of discussion
of practical training with clients is required as part of this of the research process, selecting a topic, and enhancing
subject. Focus will be on applications where a clinical writing and oral presentation skills.
psychologist in practice may be active, including treating
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substance dependence, chronic pain, cancer, cardiovascular GHMC981 Research Project C
disease, HIV/AIDS, chronic and terminal illnesses,
implementing behavioural interventions for physical
activity and dietary change, positive psychology techniques Credit Points: 16
and lifeskills coaching. Pre-requisites: GHMC946 Research Project A
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Co-requisites: None
GHMC956 Special Groups and Methods
Subject Description: Research Project C in combination
with Research Project A, aims to equip students with a
Spring2011/Autumn2012 Wollongong On Campus wide variety of research skills required for professional
Credit Points: 8 psychology. The subject covers ethical issues in research,
Graduate School
Pre-requisites: None the importance of conceptual and theoretical foundations
of Medicine
in research, how to critically evaluate research, establishing
Co-requisites: None aims, sampling, design, methods of data collection,
Subject Description: While many of the skills obtained in principles and procedures governing selection and
clinical training are ubiquitous, students need to consider implementation of data analyses. Students will receive
the unique needs and considerations of special needs assistance in data entry, screening, and analysis using SPSS.

groups and take this into account in their psychological Students will learn the stylistic requirements of scientific
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practice. This subject introduces the student to the writing for research publication. Research Project A, C and
application of psychological principles to special needs the Major Thesis comprise the research component of the
groups and in special situations. In particular, the subject Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) degree.
will address needs as they relate to working with people
with developmental disabilities, working in forensic GHMC982 Research Project D
environments and relevant sociocultural considerations. Annual Wollongong On Campus
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Additional ethical and professional issues that pertain to
Credit Points: 24
these groups and situations will be addressed. Successful
completion of this subject will also include 300 practicum Pre-requisites: None
hours in a relevant clinical placement, supported by Co-requisites: None
appropriate clinical supervision. Subject Description: This subject focuses on advancement
of research skills particularly within the areas of data
GHMC978 Child and Adolescent Psychology analyses and thesis writing. The candidate will be required
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Autumn Wollongong Distance to attend regular sessions with the research supervisor. In
Spring Wollongong Flexible certain cases, attendance at specified research lectures,
Spring Wollongong On Campus seminars and other workshops might be required. The
project culminates in the submission of a research thesis.
Credit Points: 6
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Pre-requisites: None GHMC983 Research Project E

Subject Description: This subject focuses on a range of Credit Points: 12
childhood and adolescent concerns or problem behaviours Pre-requisites: None
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within a broad developmental framework. The subject will

Co-requisites: None
provide students with a general introduction to the specific
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problems and needs of children and parents who present

to psychologists in clinical practice. Individual and family
based assessment and intervention approaches will be

Subject Description: This subject focuses on research skills GHMC988 Contemporary Issues
appropriate for practising professionals, including setting for Professional and
up systems for data collection and management in agencies,
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analyses of clinical data, and reporting of results. If data

collection is involved, this will be a minor component. In Autumn Wollongong Flexible
certain cases, attendance at specified research seminars and Autumn Wollongong On Campus
workshops might be required. The project will culminate Credit Points: 6
in a) a research proposal describing research aims,
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procedures for collection, management and analyses of
routinely collected data, or b) analyses of archival data and Co-requisites: None
preparation of a manuscript for submission to a scientific Subject Description: This subject addresses areas of practice
journal. Occasionally the report may also take the form of a that will most likely be experienced by psychologists in their
comprehensive review of literature on a clinical topic. professional work, using a combination of on-line lectures
and workshop involvement. Subject areas will include
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GHMC984 Social Psychology and Health ethical and legal issues in psychological practice, case
Spring Wollongong Flexible conceptualisation, assessment procedures and treatment
Spring Wollongong On Campus options, report writing skills, issues of therapeutic alliance,
and professional self-care. Interpersonal skills will be
Credit Points: 6
addressed within the context of these subject areas.
Pre-requisites: See Postgraduate Diploma entry
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requirements GHMC989 Advanced Abnormal Psychology

Subject Description: This course will address key Autumn Wollongong Flexible
theoretical and empirical issues in the area of Health Credit Points: 6
Psychology. It is predicated on preserving a balance
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between internal and external factors in the causation

and maintenance of complex human behaviour. Current Co-requisites: None
theories about biological, psychological, social and cultural Subject Description: This subject builds upon previous
determinants of health behaviour will be examined from study in core areas of abnormal psychology, with
the perspective of the scientist - practitioner model. A range contributions from personality, learning, and developmental
of psychological principles will be examined within the psychology to consider the way theories of human behaviour
Graduate School
of Medicine
context of formulating a treatment and evaluation proposal help our understanding of psychopathology. Students will be
or prevention program designed to change health injurious expected to develop a critical and analytical understanding
behaviour or support health enhancing behaviour. of the conceptual frameworks and assumptions of a number
of major schools of abnormal psychology. The etiology and
GHMC985 Principles and Practices of maintenance of clinical disorders will be examined from a
Psychological Assessment variety of theoretical and research perspectives.

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GHMC990 Advanced Clinical Issues A
Credit Points: 6
Credit Points: 4
Co-requisites: None
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Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to examine
the principles underpinning psychological assessment Subject Description: This subject refers to an in-depth
and introduce students to the practices of psychological coverage of any specific topic of assessment or therapy
assessment. The subject is designed to integrate learning determined by the Clinical Programs Director to be of
in previous years including theories of personality, relevance for the student’s unique set of circumstances. The
intelligence combined with statistical theory and then topic can relate to a specific disorder or a specific assessment
examine how these issues are used in practice. Criteria to or therapeutic intervention. Coverage will include a
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understand and evaluate psychological tests will be used intensive review of current literature including current
as a common theme throughout the subject, including controversies, a critical evaluation of theoretical bases and
examination of their construct validity. The general ethical practical applications. Teaching and assessment methods
issues of psychological assessment will be compared to will depend on the topic chosen.
the specific Australian Psychological Society guidelines
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for psychological assessment. After examination of the GHMC991 Advanced Practicum A

theoretical principles, students will have the opportunity to Not on offer in 2011
administer, score and interpret commonly used assessment Credit Points: 4
tools used to assess general intelligence, emotional
intelligence, personality and vocational preference and
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psychological well-being. Co-requisites: None

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Subject Description: The practicum is composed of at least Co-requisites: None
200 hours of supervised casework from the Northfields Subject Description: This subject will assist students to
Clinic or other specified agencies that provide psychological fulfil NSW Psychologists Registration Board requirements
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services. Casework will include assessment and treatment for Supervision. It consists of weekly meetings of up to 5
of difficult psychological problems. The student will be students and a clinical supervisor to discuss applications
required to attend group and individual supervision sessions. of psychological skills to practice. While this subject
is independent from GHMC969 (Professional Practice
GHMC992 Advanced Practicum B Workshops B), students enrolled in both subjects will have
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Not on offer in 2011 an opportunity to use the group supervision to further
Credit Points: 4 develop skills learned in workshops. This subject will build
on the skills and experiences of Professional Practice Group
Supervision A.
Co-requisites: None
PSYC969 Professional Practice Workshop B
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Subject Description: The practicum is composed of at least
200 hours of supervised casework from the Northfields Not on offer in 2011
Clinic or other specified agencies that provide psychological Credit Points: 8
services. Casework will include assessment and treatment
of difficult psychological problems. The student will be Pre-requisites: 4 year degree in Psychology
required to attend group and individual supervision sessions. Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: This subject will assist students to
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PSYC966 Professional Practice fulfil NSW Psychologists Registration Board requirements
Group Supervision A for Approved Workshops and Seminars. It consists of 8
Not on offer in 2011 workshops on four board required certificate subjects:
Credit Points: 8 Intervention Strategies; Record Keeping; Development and
Maintenance of Psychological Skills; and Data Collection
Pre-requisites: 4 year degree in Psychology
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and Evaluation. Workshops will be delivered by specialist
Co-requisites: None professionals and/or academics with specific skills and
Subject Description: This subject will assist students to knowledge in the identified areas, will be skills based and
fulfil NSW Psychologists Registration Board requirements will be delivered in block workshop formats. While this
for Supervision. It consists of meetings of up to 5 subject is independent from GHMC968 (Professional
Practice Group Supervision B), students enrolled in
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students and a clinical supervisor to discuss applications
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of psychological skills to practice. While this subject both subjects will have an opportunity to use the group
is independent from GHMC967 (Professional Practice supervision to further develop workshop skills.
Workshops A), students enrolled in both subjects will have
an opportunity to use the group supervision to further PSYP901 Research Project A Part 1
develop skills learned in workshops. Autumn Wollongong On Campus

Credit Points: 8
PSYC967 Professional Practice Workshop A
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Co-requisites: None
Credit Points: 8
Pre-requisites: 4th year in Psychology students with a wide variety of research skills required
Co-requisites: None for professional psychology. The content will begin by
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Subject Description: This subject will assist students to covering the conceptual bases, aims, context, sampling,
fulfil NSW Psychologists Registration Board requirements designs, methods of data collection, followed by discussion
for Approved Workshops and Seminars. It consists of 8 of principles and procedures governing selection and
workshops on four board required certificate subjects: implementation of data analyses. Ethical issues in
Introduction to Psychological Practice; Ethical, Legal conducting research are reviewed. Students will develop
and Professional Matters; Psychological Testing; and skills to evaluate research critically and interpret data.
Interviewing, Counselling and Consulting. Workshops will Students will develop and conduct a research project in
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be delivered by specialist professionals and/or academics a relevant area of professional psychology and submit a
with specific skills and knowledge in the identified areas, comprehensive literature review. Students completing the
will be skills based and will be delivered in block workshop MPsych program will also complete Research Project B and
formats. While this subject is independent from PSYC966 a project report in the format of a journal article.
(Professional Practice Group Supervision A), students
PSYP902 Research Project A Part 2
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enrolled in both subjects will have an opportunity to use

the group supervision to further develop workshop skills. Annual Wollongong On Campus
PSYC968 Professional Practice Spring2011/Autumn2012 Wollongong On Campus
Group Supervision B
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Credit Points: 8
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Credit Points: 8
Co-requisites: None

Subject Description: Research Project A aims to equip SHS 900 Research Projects
students with a wide variety of research skills required Annual Wollongong On Campus
for professional psychology. The content will begin by
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designs, methods of data collection, followed by discussion Spring Wollongong On Campus
of principles and procedures governing selection and Spring2011/Autumn2012 Wollongong On Campus
implementation of data analyses. Ethical issues in
Credit Points: 8
conducting research are reviewed. Students will develop
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skills to evaluate research critically and interpret data. Pre-requisites: None

Students will develop and conduct a research project in Co-requisites: None
a relevant area of professional psychology and submit a
Subject Description: A research project designed to
comprehensive literature review. Students completing the
develop an understanding of the scientific process through
MPsych program will also complete Research Project B and
the experience of research. Students will design, propose,
a project report in the format of a journal article.
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conduct, analyse, interpret and then present the results of

a research project which can be related to the topic of their
PSYP903 Research Project B Part 1 Major Thesis.
Credit Points: 16 SHS 901 Practicum
Pre-requisites: None Annual Wollongong On Campus
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for professional psychology. The context will begin by
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designs, methods of data collection, followed by discussion Subject Description: A subject which introduces students to
of principles and procedures governing selection and their supervisor’s laboratory and allows for the development
implementation of data analyses. Ethical issues in of technical skills and procedures critical to the success of
conducting research are reviewed. Students will develop their Major Project. If the student is undertaking a non-
skills to evaluate research critically and interpret data. laboratory based thesis, another relevant subject may be
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Students will develop and conduct a research project in substituted for SHS 901 with the approval of the HOD.
of Medicine

comprehensive literature review and a project report in the SHS 902 Special Topics
form of a journal article. Annual Wollongong On Campus
PSYP904 Research Project B Part 2
Annual Wollongong On Campus Spring Wollongong On Campus

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Spring Wollongong On Campus Spring2011/Autumn2012 Wollongong On Campus

Spring2011/Autumn2012 Wollongong On Campus Credit Points: 8
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Co-requisites: None Subject Description: A subject, which develops the

students’ ability to examine, access, interpret and evaluate
Subject Description: Research Project B in combination primary and secondary source research data and ideas.
with Research Project A, aims to equip MPsych (Clinical) Students will write an extensive critical review of the
students with a wide variety of research skills required literature or other approved area of research related to their
for professional psychology. The context will begin by Major Thesis.
designs, methods of data collection, followed by discussion SHS 903 Independent Study
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of principles and procedures governing selection and

conducting research are reviewed. Students will develop Spring Wollongong On Campus
skills to evaluate research critically and interpret data. Credit Points: 6
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comprehensive literature review and a project report in the Co-requisites: None
form of a journal article. Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to provide
students with the opportunity to explore an issue or
problem of particular interest to their field of study with the
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assistance of a supervisor. It will allow for the development

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of the student’s knowledge, skills and competencies critical

to their discipline.

SHS 930 Health Promotion Competencies applied to a range of public health-related areas such as
Spring Wollongong On Campus infectious and non-communicable diseases, occupational
and clinical epidemiology, health services utilisation and
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planning for health needs.
Credit Points: 6
Pre-requisites: None SHS 933 Social Determinants of Health
Co-requisites: None
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learn how to effectvely design, implement, manage and Credit Points: 6
evaluate health promotion projects and programs using Pre-requisites: None
guidelnes such as those provided by the Ottawa Charter
Co-requisites: None
for Health Promotion (1986) and the Bangkok Charter for
Health Promotion in a Globalised World (2005). Other Exclusions: GHMD905
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skills considered integral to health promotion practice, such Subject Description: This subject introduces students to
as policy advocacy; partnership buildng and collaboration; theories and concepts from the social sciences necessary
health education; communication and media skills will for the understanding and analysis of public health issues.
also be examined. Students will also be provided with Using a social determinants framework, it examines socio-
opportunities to apply these skills over the course of the economic, cultural and environmental influences on health
semester. and health outcomes, explores the meaning of concepts
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such as class, gender and ethnicity and their importance as
SHS 931 Public Health Communication determinants of health, and critiques explanations for the
& Data Skills persistence of health inequalities.
SHS 934 Health Promotion
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Credit Points: 6
Credit Points: 6
Co-requisites: None
Exclusions: Students who have already demonstrated
acquisition of these communication and data skills. Co-requisites: None
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of Medicine
Subject Description: This subject introduces students to Exclusions: POP 202 or SHS 231
those communication and data skills which are considered Subject Description: Health Promotion is the process of
essential for public health practice and which underpin enabling people to take control of and improve their health
other subjects in the MPH. These include the ability to (WHO, 1986). This subject introduces students to the
effectively find and critically analyse public health data and concept of health promotion and how it has been applied

to communicate public health knowledge in a variety of in particular settings -health services, worksites, schools
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formats. The subject is designed in three parts to develop and communities. A new public health approach with
the students’ literacy skills in concurrence with the literacy particular attention paid to health equity is adopted as it
demands of other subjects: Part 1, Introduction to critical recognises that health is determined by a complex interplay
analysis; Part 2, Accessing and evaluating information; of factors. Theoretical perspectives of behaviour change and
and Part 3, Structuring arguments and communicating public policy, as they are applied within the field of health
information. promotion, will also be critically reviewed.
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SHS 932 Epidemiology SHS 935 Public Health Policy
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Spring Wollongong On Campus Autumn Wollongong Distance
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Co-requisites: SHS 940- Statistics in Health Research. Co-requisites: None

Students who have already completed SHS 940 should Subject Description: Public Health policy will be critically
apply for a waiver of this co-requisite. examined at the global, national and local levels and
Exclusions: POP 204 AND SHS 332 from government and non-government perspectives. The
Subject Description: This subjects addresses prinicples range of public health policy instruments will be explored.
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and methods of epidemiological investigation including Contemporary public health policy issues will be critically
analytical and experimental epidemiology. Topics to be examined, including establishment of the policy agenda,
covered include: measurement in epidemiology; screening; implementation and monitoring of the policy, ethics
study design (cross sectional, ecological, case control and and values, the roles and responsibilities of agencies and
health professional groups, participatory processes, and
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cohort studies, as well as randomized controlled clinical

trials); analysis of studies; critical appraisial of the literature; the effectiveness in management of population health risk.
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criteria for causality; and measurement error such as bias Policy analysis will be informed by different theoretical
and confounding. These methodological issues will be approaches and practical examples.

SHS 936 Public Health Nutrition Pre-requisites: GHMD936 OR SHS 936
Credit Points: 6
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Subject Description: Food and Nutrition Policy will be

Pre-requisites: None critically examined at the global, national and local levels.
Critical factors impacting on food policy will be explored
Co-requisites: None
through a range of economic, social, political and public
Exclusions: Not to count for credit with GHMA930 or health perspectives. Contemporary food policy debates
BMS310 or SFC902 or SHS 953 or SHS 353
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and the roles of public health professionals and other key

Subject Description: This subject introduces students to stakeholders in these debates will be explored. A range of
the principles of public health nutrition. Global, national specific food policies will be examined and may include
and local public health nutrition issues and programs will agriculture and trade policies, nutrition policies, food
be explored, within a broad food system framework. Key regulations, welfare policy and urban and regional planning.
areas of public health nutrition practice will be introduced,
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including food regulation, advocacy and government SHS 940 Statistics in Health Research
responses. The subject involves on-line discussion of public Spring Wollongong Distance
health nutrition issues and attendance at the block subject Spring Wollongong On Campus
delivery. Course materials are available via an e-learning
subject site. Credit Points: 6
SHS 937 Nutrition Promotion
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Co-requisites: None
Spring Wollongong On Campus Exclusions: GHMD983
Credit Points: 6 Subject Description: Introduces basic statistical concepts
Pre-requisites: None and methods. Topics covered: collecting data, designing
Co-requisites: None statistical studies, principles of data presentation;
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exploratory data analysis, probability and statistical models

Subject Description: This subject commences with an
emphasising binomial and normal distributions; categorical
overview of the global food system, examines the key
data, contingency tables and the Chi-squared distribution;
challenges it presents for public health, looks at some of the
sampling, sample means and the central limit theorem;
historical responses to these challenges, discusses the major
inference - point estimation, confidence intervals, testing
influences on consumers’ food behaviours, and then moves
hypotheses; inference about single parameters; comparing
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on to examine the main theories and methods used in this

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means and proportions, analysis of variance, demography.

area. In the second part of the subject, the problems and
approaches taken within various settings and social systams,
SHS 941 Public Health Research
such as children’s institutions, the workplace, hospitals and
health services are examined. Methodology
SHS 938 Food & Nutrition Monitoring Spring Wollongong Distance

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& Surveillance Credit Points: 6

Autumn Wollongong On Campus Pre-requisites: None
Credit Points: 6 Co-requisites: GHMD983 or SHS 940 or GHMB950 or SHS
Pre-requisites: None 932.
Co-requisites: None Subject Description: This subject introducts students to key
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Subject Description: Policymakers, food regulators and components of public health research, with an emphasis
health professionals need valid and up-to-date information on research methodology and practical skills which can
on food consumption patterns and the food supply to be applied in public health settings. Topics will include:
assess the influence of food and nutrient intake on health literature review skills, development of a research proposal,
outcomes. Key information required for a Food and ethics considerations, including ethics requirements for
Nutrition Monitoring System (FNMS) includes data on: (i) indigenous health research, study and survey design, and
interviewing skills.
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the food supply (food availability and composition); (ii) food

purchasing and acquisition patterns (food expenditure, food
security); (iii) food and nutrient intake and physical activity SHS 942 Major Project
patterns and (iv) nutritional status (including biomarkers). Annual Wollongong On Campus
This subject provides students with the opportunity to Autumn Wollongong On Campus
explore different methods and sources of data collection
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in these four areas. Australia has no ongoing, coordinated
Food and Nutrition Monitoring System but available data Credit Points: 24
from regional and ad hoc surveys will be examined, together Pre-requisites: GHMD984 OR SHS 941
with examples from other countries (USA, Canada, UK)
Co-requisites: None
and international agencies such as FAO and WHO.
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SHS 939 Food & Nutrition Policy

Credit Points: 6

Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to allow Exclusions: BMS310 OR GHMD936 OR SFC 902 OR SHS
students to design and conduct a small public health 936 OR SHS 353
research project under supervision. The type of project Subject Description: Key areas of community and public
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will be decided in conjunction with the project supervisor; health nutrition include nutrition surveillance, food policy,
options include an empirical study, a critical review of program planning and health promotion. Current issues in
existing materials such as a meta-analysis, an evaluation public health nutrition will be reviewed. Submission of some
of a service or program, or the development and testing of assignment work via eLearning Space.
an educational program. All students will write a project
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proposal, critically analyse the relevant literature, and SHS 970 Advanced Workplace
write a final report or other assessments. Students will also Injury Management
present their work to a School of Health Sciences seminar.
Approval from the University Human Research Ethics
Committee will be required if the project involves human Credit Points: 6
participants. Pre-requisites: None
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Co-requisites: None
SHS 951 Nutrients and Metabolism
Autumn Wollongong On Campus Subject Description: This course provides students with
an overview of workplace injury management and return
Credit Points: 8 to work strategies for injured workers. Australian and
Pre-requisites: BIOL214 and BMS 202 or BIOL214 and international models of workers’ compensation schemes are
SHS 211 or Equivalent subjects 2nd Year Biochemistry &
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examined to illustrate different approaches to workplace
Physiology. injury. Principles of workplace rehabilitation and legislative
Co-requisites: None requirements, specific to NSW, will be covered as an
example of a Workplace Injury Management System.
Exclusions: BMS 311 OR SHS 351
Students should gain practical skills and experience in
Subject Description: This subject articulates with prior workplace injury management and assessment through
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subjects and integrates the nutritional knowledge with the the use of case studies, with the emphasis on injury
science of biochemistry and physiology. It is a fundamental management - maintaining an injured worker in the
subject on which further studies in the science of nutrition workplace through appropriate workplace assessment,
can be built upon. This subject covers the need for nutrients matching worker capabilities with work tasks, reducing the
and how the human body metabolises these nutrients. risk of re-injury, and promoting the return to full duties.
It begins with basic concepts such as bioavailability of
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of Medicine
nutrients from food. It then focuses on specific nutrients, SHS 971 OHS Risk Management
namely protein and fat quality, folate and B vitamins, Spring Wollongong On Campus
antioxidants and soy phytoestrogens, most of which do not
Credit Points: 6
have Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs). The overall aims
are 1) to understand the relationships between intake of Pre-requisites: None

nutrients and health status; 2) to develop an appreciation Co-requisites: None
for the development of an RDI/AI/NRV for a nutrient and
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Subject Description: Risk management in the workplace
3) to assess the feasibility of achieving recommendations of
is the culture, processes and structures that are directed
intakes of nutrients.
towards realising potential opportunities whilst managing
adverse effects (AS/NZS 4360:2004). The risk management
SHS 952 Research in Human Nutrition
process is the systematic application of management
Autumn Wollongong On Campus policies, procedures and practices to the tasks of
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Credit Points: 8 communicating, establishing the context, identifying,
Pre-requisites: STAT151 or Equivalent analysing, evaluating, treating, monitoring and reviewing
risk (AS/NZS 4360:2004). In OHS this process is directed
Co-requisites: None
towards the identification of hazards to health and safety
Exclusions: BMS 312 or SHS 352 of the workforce and to their control. The following topic
Subject Description: The subject will introduce students areas will be covered: hazard identification; risk assessment,
to a range of key areas of research in human nutrition. control and monitoring; critical evaluation and review of
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Beginning with an overview of nutrition research and risk assessment techniques and implementation strategies;
the development of literature reviews, topics will include the process and recording of investigations into incidents
diet intake methodology, the use of nutrient databases, and accidents in the workplace that threaten or harm
biomedical assays and indicators, epidemiological and workers’ health and/or safety; and the development of
ethnographic approaches as they relate to nutrition. a safety management plan. Students will conduct risk
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management assessments and gain experience in writing

SHS 953 Community and Public reports suitable to submit to industry. Students will use
Health Nutrition their knowledge of risk management principles to assess
OHS hazards in the workplace and recommend appropriate
control strategies.
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Credit Points: 8
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Co-requisites: None

SHS 972 Principles of Occupational sampling and analytical considerations and the calculation
Hygiene and presentation of results. Numerical calculations are
included to ensure that the underlying principles are well
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understood.
Credit Points: 6
Pre-requisites: None SHS 975 Thermal Environment
Co-requisites: None Winter Wollongong On Campus
Credit Points: 6
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Subject Description: In modern society every workplace

contains chemical, physical or biological agents which may Pre-requisites: None
have the potential to give rise to adverse health effects Co-requisites: None
in workers. This course aims to present the principles of
occupational hygiene and toxicology and demonstrate Subject Description: The overall aim of this subject is to
how this information is used by practitioners to recognise, develop professional knowledge and skills in the specialised
area of thermal environments. Specifically the subject will
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evaluate and control workplace exposures.

provide the student with a sound understanding of the
SHS 973 Behavioural Change: physiological effects of the thermal environment on workers
in a variety of settings; develop the skills necessary to assess
Human Factors in OHS the degree of risk in a wide variety of situations both hot
Spring Wollongong On Campus and cold; and provide guidance on those control measures
Credit Points: 6 that can be used to minimise the effects of adverse thermal
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Pre-requisites: SHS 971 conditions in the workplace.

Co-requisites: None SHS 976 Noise - Measurement
Subject Description: Traditional OH&S performance and its Effects
based strategies are giving way to developments in Winter Wollongong On Campus
behavioural science that allow recognition of occupational,
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environmental and social factors that influence attitudes Credit Points: 6

and behaviours in the workplace; provide an insight Pre-requisites: None
into human error; and provide mechanisms to modify Co-requisites: None
behaviours so as to eliminate or reduce the potential
for error. Our students will examine the results of safety Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to provide
the student with an appreciation of the nature of noise
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programmes operating in industry so they understand the

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concepts and influences behind the role of the OH&S hazards in the workplace and the effects of noise on
professional in influencing management. Topics covered people. Additionally, the subject details the approach in
will include the importance of goal setting, leadership and conducting noise assessments in the workplace as well as
the ‘engagement’ of people; the Behaviour-Based System the general environment; and to determine the significance
of safety management; human error and the difference of measurement data in relation to the various standards for
between slips, lapses, mistakes and violations; mindful compliance.

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and error tolerant organisations; the styles and pitfalls of

reward and disciplinary systems that seek to ensure safety SHS 977 Control of Hazardous Substances
compliance; the impact of drugs and alcohol on safety Spring Wollongong On Campus
performance and analysis of the efficacy of random testing; Credit Points: 6
methods and efficacy of assessing potential job candidates in Pre-requisites: None
terms of safety compliance. At the conclusion, students will
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have a solid understanding of the concepts and foundations Co-requisites: None

of human behaviour and the necessary skills to undertake a Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to provide
critical review of OH&S strategies and the development of the student with an appreciation of workplace processes
intervention strategies. and practices where hazardous substances occur and the
methods that can be used to control employee exposures to
SHS 974 Measurement of Hazardous those hazardous substances. Additionally, the subject details
Substances the approach in conducting assessments of ventilation
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Autumn Wollongong On Campus systems (a key control technology) in the workplace to

establish if the ventilation system is effective and operating
Credit Points: 6 to its design specifications.
Co-requisites: None SHS 978 Asbestos and Other Fibres
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Subject Description: The aim of this subject, Measurement
of Hazardous Substances, is to outline the general approach Credit Points: 6
advocated for the assessment of the health risk(s) associated Pre-requisites: None
with exposure to hazardous substances, and then focus
Co-requisites: None
in detail on the role and application of atmospheric
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monitoring. It addresses the theory of sampling, practical

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Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to enhance SHS 982 Occupational Hygiene in
the student’s knowledge of occupational hygiene practice the Mining Industry
in relation to fibrous dusts such as asbestos, synthetic
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mineral fibres (glass fibre, rock wool etc) and aramids
(such as Nomex, Kevlar, Twaron etc) of which the latter Credit Points: 6
are increasingly found in industrial processes. This Pre-requisites: GHMA940 and GHMA943 and GHMA946
subject provides guidance as to how these products can and GHMA941 OR SHS974 and SHS 977 and SHS 980
be managed so as to minimise employee exposures. This and SHS 975
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includes understanding the health effects, evaluating Co-requisites: None
workplace exposures, and management of fibrous materials
in workplaces. Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to provide
the student with specialist information relating to
SHS 979 Ergonomics Essentials workplace situations likely to arise in the mining industry.
Specific information will be provided as to how various
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situations can be identified, assessed and controlled.
Credit Points: 6 Topics covered include exposure assessment, role of the
Pre-requisites: None occupational hygienist, design and construction risks,
Co-requisites: None risk communication, specific risks in mining and mineral
processing sites and emergency response.
Subject Description: The aim of the subject is to provide
the student with a broad based introduction to ergonomics SHS 983 Occupational Hygiene Project
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principles and their application in the design of work,
equipment and the workplace. Specific consideration will
be given to musculoskeletal disorders, manual handling, Spring Wollongong On Campus
ergonomics aspects of the environment, social aspects and Credit Points: 6
relevant international standards. Pre-requisites: GHMA940 or SHS 974 AND GHMA946
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or SHS 980
SHS 980 Epidemiology and Toxicology
Co-requisites: GHMA943 or SHS 977
for OHS Practitioners
Autumn Wollongong On Campus Subject Description: For successful completion of this
subject each student will be required to undertake a
Credit Points: 6 suitable occupational hygiene project associated with their
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Pre-requisites: None employment and research the issue(s) identified. The project
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Co-requisites: None should focus on a workplace where a potential for exposure
from a chemical, physical or biological contaminant may
Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to provide exist and provides the opportunity to collect and critically
the student with a sound knowledge of the principles of evaluate data and prepare a report. For those students who
industrial toxicology and epidemiology and its relevance

cannot undertake a project at their workplace, suitable
with workplace health. This will assist with their alternate projects will be provided. Each student will have
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understanding of the basis of workplace exposure standards access to a mentor who will help guide them through the
and how they can be applied in the working environment. project.
Students will also gain experience as to how they should
research the health effects of various contaminants in the SHS 984 Occupational Health
workplace.
& Safety Project
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SHS 981 Occupational Hygiene in Spring Wollongong On Campus
the Oil and Gas Industry Credit Points: 6
Summer 2011/2012 Wollongong On Campus Pre-requisites: SHS 972, SHS971,SHS 970, LAW 969
Credit Points: 6 Co-requisites: SHS 979, SHS 973, SHS 980
Pre-requisites: GHMA940 and GHMA943 and GHMA946 Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to develop
and GHMA941 OR SHS974 and SHS 977 and SHS 980 the student’s skills in the areas of critical thinking,
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and SHS 975 investigation, research methods and presentation of results.

Co-requisites: None Each student will be required to undertake a suitable
project associated with their employment and research the
Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to issue, undertake data collection, critically evaluate data
provide the student with specialist information relating and prepare a report. Students must be able to undertake
to workplace situations likely to arise in the oil and gas their project at an agreed sponsoring company or their own
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industry. Specific information will be provided as to how workplace.

various situations can be identified, assessed and controlled.
Topics covered include exposure assessment, role of the
occupational hygienist, design and construction risks, risk
communication, specific risks in upstream and down-stream
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sites and emergency response.

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Faculty of Health and
Arts
Behavioural Sciences
Member Units
Commerce
School of Health Sciences

School of Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health
School of Psychology
Degrees Offered
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Research
Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology) (see page 204)
Education

Doctor of Public Health (see page 207)
Master of Midwifery - Research (see page 208)
Master of Nursing - Research (see page 209)
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Master of Science - Research (Psychology) (see page 211)
Coursework (by Academic Unit)

Graduate Certificate in Advanced Dietetic Practice (see page 212)
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of Medicine
Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion (see page 213)

Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (see page 214)
Graduate Certificate in Occupational Hygiene Practice (see page 215)
Graduate Certificate in Public Health (see page 216)
Graduate Certificate in Public Health Nutrition (see page 217)

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Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology (see page 219)
Master of Science (Nutrition) (see page 220)
Master of Science (Nutrition and Dietetics) (see page 220)
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Master of Science (Nutrition, Dietetics and Exercise Rehabilitation) (see page 222)
Master of Science (Occupational Health and Safety) (see page 223)
Master of Science (Occupational Hygiene Practice) (see page 224)
Master of Public Health (see page 225)
Master of Public Health Advanced (see page 228)
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Graduate Certificate in Dementia Care (see page 228)

Graduate Certificate in Gerontology and Rehabilitation Studies (see page 229)
Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership and Management (see page 230)
Graduate Certificate in Health Practice Development and Facilitation (see page 231)
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Graduate Certificate in Health Research (see page 232)

Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Health (see page 233)
Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing (see page 233)
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Graduate Certificate in Nursing (see page 234)

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Graduate Certificate in Practice Nursing (see page 238)

Graduate Certificate in Social Marketing for Health (see page 239)
Master of Health Leadership and Management (see page 240)

Master of Indigenous Health (see page 241)
Master of Nursing (see page 242)
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Master of Nursing (Mental Health) (see page 243)
Master of Science (Dementia Care) (see page 244)
Master of Science (Gerontology and Rehabilitation Studies) (see page 245)
Master of Science (Midwifery) (see page 246)
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Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) (see page 275)
Master of Psychology (Clinical) (see page 249)
Master of Science (Psychology) (see page 250)
Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Psychological Practice (see page 251)
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Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology (see page 251)
Additional Information
Criminal Record Checks
NSW Health requires all students undertaking clinical placement as part of a health related course to undergo a national
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criminal record check. The criminal record check must be obtained before a student can attend any clinical placement in
a health facility. Students will be provided advice at enrolment and orientation on the process to be followed to obtain a
suitable criminal record check. If a student’s criminal record check indicates convictions it will not necessarily exclude them
from a clinical placement. Each situation will be individually assessed in a confidential consultation between the student
and a representative of NSW Health.
Child protection legislation enacted in July 2000 requires each student to complete and sign a Prohibited Employment
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Declaration for each clinical placement. The relevant forms will be provided to you as needed.
Infectious Diseases
NSW Health also requires students undertaking clinical placement in health facilities to be compliant with certain
vaccinations to ensure the safety of both students and patients. This information will also be provided at enrolment and
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orientation.
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Degree:
Abbreviation: PhD
Home Faculty: Health and Behavioural Sciences
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Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy provides the opportunity to pursue in-depth research. Candidates are expected to develop a
research thesis that leads to an original and significant contribution to the knowledge in a particular field.
Research Areas
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Biomechanics
Cardiovascular physiology
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Exercise physiology
Exercise rehabilitation
Functional anatomy
Health policy
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Health promotion
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Human thermoregulation and applied physiology

Metabolic and lipid chemistry
Neuroscience
Nutrition and dietetics

Occupational health and safety
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Public health
Public health nutrition

Aged care and dementia
Informatics
Consumer partnerships/collaboration
Continuity of care
Evidence-based practice
Health professional education, leadership and practice development
Mental health nursing
Law
Midwifery
Nursing workforce and staff mentorship
Workforce competence
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Applied psychology
Psychophysiology
Health psychology
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Short-term memory
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Visual perception
Cognition development
Cognitive neuroscience (particularly memory, vision, development and substance abuse)

Mental health (including substance abuse and child and adolescent mental health) and Emotional Well-being
Psychotherapy and clinical interventions
Forensic (Legal) psychology
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Centre for Health Initiatives
Alcohol marketing and promotion
Cancer prevention and detection
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Critical marketing & media analysis
Social marketing & community engagement
Workplace health, safety & productivity
Creative Arts
Candidates must hold an Honours Bachelor degree of at least 4 years duration from a recognised tertiary institution and have
achieved a minimum of Honours Class II Division 1 or higher, or completed a Masters by Research degree. Some Schools may
require Honours Class 1 for entry. In addition, a primary supervisor in the relevant academic unit must be identified prior to
commencing the program. Candidates should consult with the relevant School for further information.
International students are required to have achieved a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in all bands of
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reading, writing, speaking and listening. Requirements are higher in some programs.
Course Requirements
Study at the Doctoral level is by advanced research thesis and the requirements for the degree are not defined by a total
credit point value, but by successful completion of the advanced research thesis. The normal full-time study pattern requires
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enrolment in 48 credit points of subjects per year in accordance with the table below, for a minimum of 3 years. Part-time
study is also available in most cases.
Potential candidates should discuss their research plan with the Postgraduate Research Coordinator of the relevant School,
at which time the supervision arrangements of the School will be outlined.
Rules and procedures for Doctoral degrees by Thesis are listed in the Course Rules. Doctoral candidates are urged to
Graduate School
be familiar with the Code of Practice - Supervision and General Course Rules governing Thesis and Research Degrees,
of Medicine
including the regulations regarding preparation and submission of the thesis.
THES924 Thesis for full-time students Autumn, Spring 24
OR

THES912 Thesis for part-time students Autumn, Spring 12
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Contact Information
Professor Julie Steele
+61 2 4221 3498
Informatics
jsteele@uow.edu.au
Ms Angela Brown
+61 2 4221 3339
angelab@uow.edu.au
Law
A/Prof Peter Caputi

+61 2 4221 3717
peter_caputi@uow.edu.au
Science
Professor Sandra Jones

+61 2 4221 4209
sandra_jones@uow.edu.au
Sydney Business
Other Information
School
Further information is available at coursefinder.uow.edu.au

Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology)
Testamur Title of Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology)
Arts
Degree:
Abbreviation: PhD (ClinPsyc)
Commerce
Delivery Mode: On-campus

Creative Arts
Overview
This program aims to equip candidates with both clinical and research training at high levels of expertise. The coursework
and practical experience provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles governing psychological
assessment and therapy and the clinical skills required to treat a wide variety of psychological disorders in children,
adolescents and adults. Candidates also undertake in-depth research that makes an original contribution to the body of
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knowledge in clinical psychology. The research comprises more than two thirds of the degree. The clinical training enables
the candidate to practise as a clinical psychologist, and the research training can lead to (or enhance) an academic career,
and is highly regarded by public and private sector employers.

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Candidates must have a superior honours degree in Psychology of at least four years duration of Class II, Division 1 standard
or higher. Entry is very competitive and successful applicants will typically also be recipients of a PhD Scholarship.
Selection for entry is based on academic record, a research proposal, two referee’s reports, relevant practical experience and a
personal statement. Short-listed candidates are also subject to a selection interview.
International students must demonstrate that they have achieved an IELTS score of 7.0 overall, with at least 7.0 in all bands
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(reading and writing, speaking and listening). In addition, international applicants must have a degree in psychology that is
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equivalent to an Australian 4-year sequence of psychology. International applicants must have their qualifications assessed
by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) for equivalence and provide this evidence in their application (see: www.
psychology.org.au/membership/qualifications/).
Course Requirements
Students should consult the information on Criminal Records Checks, Prohibited Employment Declaration and Infectious
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Diseases in the Additional Information section.

GHMC951 Child & Adult Assessment & Psychopathology Autumn 8
GHMC952 Principles of Psychotherapy Autumn 8
GHMC955 Health & Wellbeing Autumn 8
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GHMC953 Neuropsychology & Neuropsychiatric Disorders Spring 8

GHMC954 Cognitive Behavioural Therapies Spring 8
GHMC956 Special Groups & Methods Spring 8
THES916 Research Thesis Part Time Autumn/Spring 16
THES924 Thesis full-time students Autumn/Spring 24
or
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THES912 Thesis part-time students Autumn/Spring 12
This program is accredited by the NSW Registration Board for registration as a psychologist, by the Australian Psychology
Accreditation Council (APAC) for Registration as a Psychologist and as a qualifying degree for endorsement in Clinical
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Psychology. The program is also approved by the APS College of Clinical Psychologists for associate membership.
Other Information
For further information visit the School of Psychology Postgraduate Degrees information page - www.uow.edu.au/health/
psyc/pgcourses, or coursefinder.uow.edu.au
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School

Testamur Title of Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)
Arts
Degree:
Commerce
Creative Arts
Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy provides the opportunity to pursue in-depth research. Candidates in the PhD (Integrated) will
complete 1 year of coursework in their first year which will provide them with the research skills required to undertake
research at PhD level. Candidates are then expected to develop a research thesis that leads to an original and significant
contribution to the knowledge in a particular field.
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Major Study Areas
Biomechanics
Engineering
Cardiovascular physiology
Exercise physiology
Exercise rehabilitation
Functional anatomy
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of Medicine
Health policy
Health promotion
Human thermoregulation and applied physiology
Metabolic and lipid chemistry

Neuroscience
Sciences
Nutrition and dietetics
Occupational health and safety
Public health
Public health nutrition
Informatics
Aged care and dementia
Consumer partnerships/collaboration
Continuity of care
Evidence-based practice
Law

Mental health nursing
Midwifery
Nursing workforce and staff mentorship
Science
Workforce competence
Applied psychology
Psychophysiology
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Health psychology
School
Short-term memory
Visual perception

Cognition development
Cognitive neuroscience (particularly memory, vision, development and substance abuse)
Arts
Mental health (including substance abuse and child and adolescent mental health) and Emotional Well-being
Psychotherapy and clinical interventions
Forensic (Legal) psychology

Commerce
Alcohol marketing and promotion

Cancer prevention and detection
Critical marketing & media analysis
Creative Arts
Social marketing & community engagement

Workplace health, safety & productivity

Candidates must hold an Honours Bachelor degree of at least 4 years duration from a recognised tertiary institution and have
achieved a minimum of Honours Class II Division 1 or higher, or completed a Masters by Research degree. Some Schools may
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require Honours Class 1 for entry. In addition, a primary supervisor in the relevant academic unit must be identified prior to
commencing the program. Candidates should consult with the relevant School for further information.
International students are required to have achieved a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in all bands of
reading, writing, speaking and listening. Requirements are higher in some programs.
Course Requirements
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Candidates will complete 1 year of coursework in their first year which will provide them with the research skills required
to undertake research at PhD level.Study at the Doctoral level is by advanced research thesis and the requirements for the
degree are not defined by a total credit point value, but by successful completion of the advanced research thesis. The normal
full-time study pattern requires enrolment in 48 credit points of subjects per year in accordance with the table below, for a
minimum of 3 years. Part-time study is also available in most cases.
Graduate School
of Medicine
Potential candidates should discuss their research plan with the Postgraduate Research Coordinator of the relevant School,
at which time the supervision arrangements of the School will be outlined.
Rules and procedures for Doctoral degrees by Thesis are listed in the Course Rules. Doctoral candidates are urged to
be familiar with the Code of Practice - Supervision and General Course Rules governing Thesis and Research Degrees,
including the regulations regarding preparation and submission of the thesis.

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Research skills coursework in Year 1 Autumn and Spring 24

OR
Informatics
Contact Information
jsteele@uow.edu.au
Ms Angela Brown
+61 2 4221 3339
Law
angelab@uow.edu.au
A/Prof Peter Caputi
+61 2 4221 3717
peter_caputi@uow.edu.au
Science

+61 2 4221 4209
sandra_jones@uow.edu.au
Sydney Business
Other Information
School

Doctor of Public Health
Testamur Title of Doctor of Public Health
Arts
Degree:
Abbreviation: DPH
Total Credit Points: 48 credit points per annum
Commerce
Delivery Mode: Supervised individual research and face-to-face classes
Creative Arts
Overview
The Doctor of Public Health is a professional doctorate degree granted on successful completion of an approved program
of coursework, in addition to an independent and original investigation of a significant problem in public health, and the
presentation of the research as an acceptable thesis. This degree prepares students for leadership positions in the health
sector that require advanced analytical or conceptual capabilities. Students should consult the information under the Doctor
Education
of Philosophy for information about the School’s research areas.

To qualify for entry to the program, candidates must have a Master of Public Health degree or equivalent, usually at credit
level or higher, or an Honours Bachelor degree of at least Class II, Division 2 standard in a relevant discipline, followed by the
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equivalent of at least one year of full-time relevant and approved postgraduate study.
Students should preferably have 2 or more years of appropriate professional experience, and have demonstrated potential
capacity for leadership in the area of specialisation. Applicants should submit a record of professional experience and names
of two appropriate referees.
International students are required to have achieved an IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in all bands of reading,
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writing, speaking and listening.
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Course Requirements
The Doctor of Public Health takes a minimum of 3 years of full-time study. It includes a coursework component and a
research component. There will be no credit granted for previous graduate study at Masters level. The coursework involves a

maximum of 1 year of full-time study (48 credit points). The research component of the program involves at least 2 years of
full-time enrolment, undertaking a thesis following completion of the coursework component.
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Progression to the research component requires the development of a suitable research proposal, at the end of which the
student sits a qualifying examination. The coursework must be passed with a credit average to allow progression into the
research component of the course.
On successful completion of the qualifying examination, the student undertakes the research under supervision. At the end
of this period the student will submit a thesis for examination under the regulations for Doctoral Theses of the University.
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Individual coursework programs should be decided in conjunction with the intended supervisor for the research and the
Head of School.
Applicants who have not had a background in public health may be advised to take the 4 core subjects listed below. Some
applicants may be advised to undertake specialised programs in preparation for their research.
SHS 933 Social Determinants of Public Health Autumn 6
Law
SHS 940 Statistics in Health Research Spring 6

SHS 932 Epidemiology Spring 6
SHS 941 Public Health Research Methodology Spring 6
Or Thesis for part-time students Autumn, Spring 12
Science
THES912
Full-time students are required to submit their theses no later than 8 academic sessions from the commencement date of
candidature.
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Contact Information
School
Prof Tony Worsley

Course Coordinator

+61 2 4221 5103
tony_worsley@uow.edu.au
Arts
Other Information
Master of Midwifery - Research

Commerce
Testamur Title of Master of Midwifery - Research

Degree:
Abbreviation: MMid-Res
Creative Arts

Education
Overview
The Master of Midwifery - Research is intended to provide candidates with the opportunity to pursue a research program in
a specialised field of midwifery. Interdisciplinary supervision will be encouraged so that a student may have (for instance) a
supervisor who is a midwife/nurse academic, and another with expertise in an appropriate associated discipline.
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Applicants must hold a qualification that would demonstrate their authority to practice as a Registered Midwife within
Australia (or provide evidence of equivalent international registration as a midwife). Applicants must also demonstrate the
minimum tertiary qualifications of a 3 year Bachelor of Nursing degree (or equivalent).
Graduate School
International students are required to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a level of at least 6.0 in all bands,
of Medicine
reading and writing, speaking and listening.
Course Requirements
The Master of Midwifery - Research requires the successful completion of 72 credit points of subjects in accordance with the
table below.
It is expected that all candidates will undertake the coursework preparation program before enrolling in the thesis, unless
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through recognition of the candidate’s prior learning and the possession of relevant qualifications they can demonstrate that
they possess the relevant skills and knowledge.
THES924 Thesis for full-time students (1 year) Annual 48 per year
Or
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THES912 Thesis for part-time students (2 years) Annual 24 per year

GHMB950 Reflective Practice 1 Autumn or Spring 6
A further 12 credit points of core subjects to be advised by the Head of Postgraduate Studies
6 credit points of electives subjects to be chosen in consultation with the Head of Postgraduate Studies
Further Information
Law
Allison Shorten
Research Student Coordinator
+61 2 4221 3964
allison_shorten@uow.edu.au
Science
Sydney Business
School

Master of Nursing - Research
Testamur Title of Master of Nursing - Research
Arts
Degree:
Abbreviation: MNurs-Res
Commerce
Creative Arts
Overview
The Master of Nursing - Research is intended to provide candidates with the opportunity to pursue a research program in
a specialised field of nursing. Interdisciplinary supervision will be encouraged so that a student may have (for instance) a
supervisor who is a midwife/nurse academic, and another with expertise in an appropriate associated discipline. Students
should consult the information under the Doctor of Philosophy for information about the schools research areas.
Education
Applicants must hold a qualification in Nursing which will enable them to gain authority to practice as a Registered Nurse,
(or provide evidence of equivalent international registration as a nurse.) In addition, applications must have one of the
following: a Bachelor degree in Nursing, Graduate Certificate in Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) Class II, Division
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2, or a Master of Nursing degree or equivalent. Applicants who do not possess a Bachelor degree in Nursing may gain entry
to the Master of Nursing - Research program by successfully completing a Graduate Certificate in Nursing, with content
arranged with advice from the Postgraduate Coordinator, and by achieving a credit average.
International students are required to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a level of at least 6.0 in all bands,
Graduate School
Course Requirements
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The Master of Nursing - Research requires the successful completion of 72 credit points in accordance with the table below.
It is expected that all candidates will undertake the coursework preparation program before enrolling in the thesis, unless
through recognition of the candidate’s prior learning and the possession of relevant qualifications they can demonstrate that

they possess the relevant skills and knowledge.
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THES924 Thesis for full-time students (1 year) Annual 48 per year
Or
THES912 Thesis for part-time students (2 years) Annual 24 per year
A further 12 credit points of core subjects to be advised by the Head of Postgraduate Studies
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6 credit points of electives subjects to be chosen in consultation with the Head of Postgraduate Studies
Further Information
Dr Alison Shorten
Research Student Coordinator
+61 2 4221 3964
Law
allison_shorten@uow.edu.au
Science
Sydney Business
School

Testamur Title of Master of Science - Research
Arts
Degree:
Abbreviation: MSc-Res
Commerce

Creative Arts
Overview
The Master of Science - Research provides the opportunity to pursue independent research in fields including medical
science, exercise science and rehabilitation, nutrition and dietetics, public health and occupational health and safety.
Students who wish to undertake a PhD and have not completed a research Honours year as part of their undergraduate
degree or obtained an Honours grade of Class II, Division 2 or below should seek to undertake a Master of Science -
Education
Research. Students may apply for a course transfer to a PhD after demonstrating a suitable level of research aptitude in the
Master of Science - Research.
Consult the information under the Doctor of Philosophy for information about the research areas available.

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Students must hold a minimum of a 3 year Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline. Students who enter with an Honours
Bachelor degree with Class II, Division 2 or higher may receive credit for the coursework component of the Master of Science
- Research.
International students are required to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum level of 6.0 in all bands
of reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Graduate School
of Medicine
Course Requirements
The Master of Science - Research requires the successful completion of 72 credit points of subjects in accordance with the
table below.
The degree requires 24 credit points of coursework subjects and a 48cp research thesis. Full-time students undertake
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thesis.
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SHS 900 Research Project Autumn, Spring, 8
Annual
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SHS 901 Practicum Autumn, Spring, 8

Annual
SHS 902 Special Topics Autumn, Spring, 8
Annual
THES924 Thesis for full-time students* Autumn, Spring 24
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Or
THES912 Thesis for part-time students* Autumn, Spring 12
*choose either THES924 or THES912 as appropriate for enrolment pattern

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School
The Master of Science - Research is recognised as an entry qualification for a PhD program in most disciplines in Australia
and other countries.

Contact Information
Course Coordinator
Arts
+61 2 4221 3498
jsteele@uow.edu.au
Other Information
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Master of Science - Research (Psychology)

Degree:
Creative Arts
Education
UOW Course Code: 1341A
Overview
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The Master of Science - Research provides the opportunity to pursue research in psychology. Students should consult the
Course Handbook entry for the Doctor of Philosophy for information about the research areas available in the School of
Psychology.
Graduate School
Students must normally have a 4 year Bachelors degree or Bachelors (Hons) degree in Psychology (or equivalent) that
of Medicine
includes a full year of research.
The number of students admitted each year may be limited based on the availability of suitable supervisors. If the number of
applicants exceeds the quota, admission will be based on academic qualifications, and entry will usually require a minimum
Honours grade of Class II, Division 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.

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of reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Course Requirements
The Master of Science - Research (Psychology) requires the successful completion of 72 credit points of subjects in
accordance with the table below.
The degree requires 24 credit points of coursework subjects, and a 48cp research thesis. Full-time students undertake
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thesis.
Law
Science
GHMC946 Research Project A Autumn 8

GHMC947 Research Project B Spring 16
or
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School
The Master of Science - Research (Psychology) can be used to gauge eligibility for or entry to a PhD program.

Contact Information
A/Prof Peter Caputi
Higher Degree Research Coordinator
Arts
+61 2 4221 3717
pcaputi@uow.edu.au
Other Information
Commerce
Graduate Certificate in Advanced Dietetic Practice

Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Advanced Dietetic Practice
Creative Arts
Abbreviation: GradCertAdvDietPrac
Education
Overview
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This is a course for practising dietitians with a minimum of 3 years professional experience who wish to undertake further
study and develop their career whilst continuing to practise. The course provides opportunities for students to:
· Enhance their skills of reflection
· Enhance their skills of research design, data collection, program evaluation and statistical analysis
Graduate School
· Select and apply appropriate approaches in order to advance dietetic practice

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· Engage in academic debate involving issues relating to practice and evidence-based approaches
The course will also assist current Accredited Practising Dietitians who may wish to apply for the title of Advanced
Practitioner with the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA). On completion of this course, students will be able to
provide evidence of advanced knowledge and skills in many elements of three of the five key competency areas that need to
be included in a dossier of supporting evidence: ‘Research and Evaluation’, ‘Strategic and Reflective Practice’ and Professional
Competence’.
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Applicants must possess professional Dietetics qualifications suitable for membership of the Dietitians Association of
Australia, with at least 3 years experience as a practising dietitian.
International applicants require an IELTS of 7.0
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Course Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Dietetic Practice requires the successful completion of 24 credit points of subjects in
The course will take a minimum of one semester to complete full-time, but is more likely to be completed part-time over a 2
year period. Many subjects are available via flexible or distance learning to allow students to enrol by distance or complete
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with minimal on-campus attendance if required. The course is composed of 3 core subject areas (reflective practice, research
methods, and advanced dietetic practice) and one elective (in areas of management, public health, research methods and
marketing).
It is recommended that students complete GHMB950 Reflective Practice and one research subject before enrolling in
DIET958 Advanced Dietetic Practice.
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DIET958 Advanced Dietetic Practice Autumn, Spring or 6
Annual
Plus 6 credit points from the core group:
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CHIP915 Essential Skills for Health Researchers Autumn 6

School
SHS 952 Research in Human Nutrition Autumn 8


And a further 6 credit points from the elective group:
CHIP911 Social Marketing for Health Autumn 6
Arts
CHIP915 Essential Skills for Health Researchers* Autumn 6
SHS 952 Research in Human Nutrition* Autumn 6
TBS 904 Marketing Management Autumn 6
GHMB925 Effective Leadership in Health Autumn or Spring 6
Commerce
TBS 901 Accounting for Managers Autumn or Spring 6
TBS 903 Managing People in Organisations Autumn or Spring 6
CHIP912 Advanced Studies in Behaviour Change Spring 6
CHIP913 Social Marketing Practice Spring 6
GHMC984 Social Psychology & Health Spring 6
Creative Arts
SHS 939 Food and Nutrition Policy Spring 6
SHS 940 Statistics in Health Research* Spring 6
SHS 941 Public Health Research Methodology* Spring 6
· not permitted as elective if taken as a core subject.
Contact Information
Education
A/Prof Philippa Lyons-Wall
Course Coordinator
+61 (0)2 4221 3462
philippa_lyons-wall@uow.edu.au
Other Information
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Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion

Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion
Graduate School
of Medicine
Abbreviation: GCertHlthProm

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CRICOS Code: N/A
Overview
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The Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion provides students with the knowledge and skills to plan, implement, and evaluate
health promotion programs efficiently, effectively and appropriately to improve the health and well being of populations.
Guiding principles articulated in the action areas of the Ottawa and Bangkok Charters for Health Promotion are covered in
the subjects Health Promotion and Public Health Policy. This theoretical base is complemented by extended opportunities
to consolidate skills in Health Promotion Competencies and Health Research Methodology. Successful completion of the
Health Promotion stream will enable graduates to confidently work with communities for change and contribute to effective
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and sustainable health promotion practice nationally and internationally.

Entry to the Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion requires a three year undergraduate degree (or equivalent) from a
recognised tertiary institution. An applicant holding other acceptable qualifications may be admitted to this course on a case-
by-case basis.
Science
Course Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion requires the successful completion of 24 credit points of subjects in
Sydney Business

School
SHS 934 Health Promotion Autumn 6

SHS 935 Public Health Policy Autumn 6
SHS 930 Health Promotion Competencies Spring 6

Articulation with other UOW Courses

Arts
The Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion articulates with the Master of Public Health. All subjects successfully
completed in the Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion will count as credit towards the Master of Public Health upon
successful transfer.
Contact Information
Commerce
A/Prof Heather Yeatman

Course Coordinator
+61 2 4221 3153
hyeatman@uow.edu.au
Other Information
Creative Arts
Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
Abbreviation: GCertOHS
Education

Starting Session(s): Autumn, Spring, Summer
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CRICOS Code: N/A
Overview
Graduate School
of Medicine
The Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety course provides an entry point for students who don’t meet
the requirements for direct entry to the Masters degree. The course is designed to permit students to transfer to the Master
of Science (Occupational Health and Safety) provided that a credit average is achieved across all subjects in the Graduate
Certificate.

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Applicants who hold a degree that doesn’t meet the criteria for direct entry to the Masters may be accepted for entry to
the Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety. Applicants who hold a Certificate IV in Workplace Safety or
equivalent, plus two years of relevant work experience in an OHS related area, will also be considered.
Course Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety requires the successful completion of 24 credit points of
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LAW 969 Occupational Health and Safety Law** Autumn 6
SHS 971 OH&S Risk Management Autumn 6
SHS 970 Advanced Workplace Injury Management Spring 6
SHS 972 Principals of Occupational Hygiene Summer 6
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Note: all SHS subjects listed above are taught in block delivery modes that require on-campus attendance. Please consult the
OH&S academic program website at www.uow.edu.au/health/healthsciences/ohspgprogramme for details.
**This subject is run by the Faculty of Law and is delivered in block format. Please consult the Faculty of Law for details.
Credit Towards Other Courses

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The Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety articulates with the Master of Science (Occupational Health
& Safety). All subjects successfully completed in the Graduate Certificate in OH&S will count as credit towards the MSc
(OHS) upon successful transfer provided that the student has not graduated from the Graduate Certificate in OH&S.
Students intending to apply to transfer to the MSc (OH&S) should note that once they have graduated from the Graduate
Certificate in OH&S, University General Course Rules may prohibit full credit for subjects already completed should they
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apply to return to the MSc program at a later date. Therefore students considering this option must discuss this with the
School
Program Coordinator prior to applying for graduation or transfer.

Further Information
Professor Brian Davies
Course Advisor
Arts
+61 2 4221 4438 (Tuesdays and Wednesdays only)
0407 287 406 (Business hours only)
brian_davies@uow.edu.au
Graduate Certificate in Occupational Hygiene Practice
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Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Occupational Hygiene Practice
Abbreviation: GCertOHP
Creative Arts
Delivery Mode: Block delivery
Starting Session(s): Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer
CRICOS Code: N/A
Education
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Occupational Hygiene Practice aims to develop the basic skills necessary to evaluate workplaces
for worker exposure to hazardous substances. Skills will also be developed in the control of hazardous substances after they
have been identified and evaluated.
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The Graduate Certificate program has been designed as an entry course for those who may not have an undergraduate
degree but have relevant work experience and have completed a “Fundamentals in Occupational Hygiene” course offered by
an acceptable professional society or equivalent. The program is designed so that students may progress from the Graduate
Graduate School
Certificate through to the Masters degree, provided a credit average is maintained throughout the Graduate Certificate.
of Medicine
Course Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Occupational Hygiene Practice course requires the successful completion of 24 credit points of

SHS974 Measurement of Hazardous Substances Autumn 6
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SHS976 Noise-Measurement & Its Effects Winter 6
SHS977 Control of Hazardous Substances Spring 6
SHS980 Epidemiology & Toxicology for OHS Practitioners Autumn 6
Note: all subjects are taught in block delivery modes that require on-campus attendance. Please consult the OHS academic
program website at www.uow.edu.au/health/healthsciences/ohspgprogramme for details.
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The Graduate Certificate in Occupational Hygiene Practice articulates with the Master of Science (Occupational Hygiene
Practice). All subjects successfully completed in the Graduate Certificate in OHP will count as credit towards the MSc
(OHP) upon successful transfer provided that the student has not graduated from the Graduate Certificate in OHP. Students
intending to apply to transfer to the MSc (OHP) should note that once they have graduated from the Graduate Certificate in
OHP, University General Course Rules may prohibit full credit for subjects already completed should they apply to return to
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the MSc program at a later date. Therefore students considering this option must discuss this with the Program Coordinator
prior to applying for graduation or transfer.
Further Information:
Science
Course Coordinator
Sydney Business
School

Graduate Certificate in Public Health
Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Public Health
Arts
Abbreviation: GCertPubHlth
Delivery Mode: On-campus, Distance
Commerce

CRICOS Code: N/A
Creative Arts
Overview
The aim of this program is to provide health professionals and others with the opportunity to develop competencies in public
health.

Entry to the Graduate Certificate in Public Health requires a three year undergraduate degree (or equivalent) from a
Education
recognised tertiary institution. An applicant holding other acceptable qualifications may be admitted to this course on a
case-by-case basis.
Course Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Public Health requires the successful completion of 24 credit points of subjects in accordance
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with the table below.

SHS 931 Public Health Communication and Data Skills Autumn 6
Or
6cp elective subject
Graduate School
of Medicine
SHS 933 Social Determinants of Health Autumn 6


On completion of the Graduate Certificate in Public Health, students may apply to transfer into the Master of Public Health
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as the Graduate Certificate in Public Health articulates with that Masters program. Successful applicants will be required
to complete a further 24 credit points of course work for the Master of Public Health program in accordance with the
requirements for that degree.
Students considering whether to articulate from the Graduate Certificate into a higher qualification or not must seek
academic advice prior to applying to graduate from the Graduate Certificate. The University General Course Rules are such
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that students who graduate from a Graduate Certificate and then later seek entry to a related Masters program may not be
able to receive the full amount of credit that is normally available under the articulation agreement.
Further Information
Course Coordinator
+61 2 4221 3153
Law
hyeatman@uow.edu.au
Science
Sydney Business
School

Graduate Certificate in Public Health Nutrition
Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Public Health Nutrition
Arts
Abbreviation: GCertPHN
Delivery Mode: On campus (Combination of Face-to-face and Flexible Delivery) Distance
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available from 2011
Location: Wollongong Campus
CRICOS Code: N/A
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Overview
The aim of this program is to provide health professionals and others with the opportunity to develop competencies in public
health nutrition.
Education
Entry to the Graduate Certificate in Public Health Nutrition requires a three year undergraduate degree (or equivalent)
from a recognised tertiary institution. Normally applicants require an undergraduate program in nutrition to be considered
eligible to apply. An applicant holding other acceptable qualifications may be admitted to this course on a case-by-case basis.
Course Requirements
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The Graduate Certificate in Public Health Nutrition requires the successful completion of 24 credit points of subjects in
SHS 936 Public Health Nutrition Autumn 6
SHS 938 Food and Nutrition Monitoring and Surveillance Autumn 6
Graduate School
SHS 937 Nutrition Promotion Spring 6
of Medicine

On completion of the Graduate Certificate in Public Health Nutrition, students may apply to transfer into the Master of

Public Health as the Graduate Certificate in Public Health Nutrition articulates with that Masters program. Successful
applicants will be required to complete a further 24 credit points of course work for the Master of Public Health program in
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accordance with the requirements for that degree.
Students considering whether to articulate from the Graduate Certificate into a higher qualification or not must seek
academic advice prior to applying to graduate from the Graduate Certificate. The University General Course Rules are such
that students who graduate from a Graduate Certificate and then later seek entry to a related Masters program may not be
able to receive the full amount of credit that is normally available under the articulation agreement.
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Further Information
Course Coordinator
+61 2 4221 3153
hyeatman@uow.edu.au
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Science
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School

Graduate Diploma in Science
Testamur Title of Graduate Diploma in Science
Arts
Degree:
Commerce

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Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Science (Biomedical Science) is designed to give graduates further training in one of the discipline
areas of biomedical science.

Education
Entry into the Graduate Diploma in Science (Biomedical Science) requires the successful completion of a Bachelor degree of
at least 3 years duration from a recognised tertiary institution, with emphasis in biomedical science. Applicants must include
a statement of purpose with their application form.
It is possible to admit only a limited number of students each year. If the number of applicants exceeds the quota, admission
will be based on academic qualifications.
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International students are required to have overall an IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum level of 6.0 in all bands of reading,
Course Requirements
The Graduate Diploma in Science (Biomedical Science) requires successful completion of 48 credit points of subjects that
Graduate School
are designed specifically for each student’s needs. Therefore, subjects must be selected in consultation with an academic
of Medicine
adviser and be approved by the Course Coordinator. Students may choose subjects from discipline areas including:
· Anatomy
· Physiology
· Biochemistry
· Exercise Physiology
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· Nutrition
Contact Information
Prof Paul Else
Course Coordinator
Informatics
+61 2 4221 3496

pelse@uow.edu.au
Other Information
Law
Science
Sydney Business
School

Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Testamur Title of Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Arts
Degree:
Abbreviation: MClinExPhys
Duration: 1 year full-time only; not available part-time
Commerce
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Overview
The Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology aims to produce professional Exercise Physiologists who can utilise exercise to
prevent and rehabilitate disease and injury in the broader community. Upon obtaining accreditation from Exercise and Sport
Science Australia (ESSA), Accredited Exercise Physiologists are eligible for registration as an allied health professional with
Medicare, WorkCover NSW and private health insurers.
Education
Our Graduates are often employed in the public and private health sectors working as a part of a multi-disciplinary
rehabilitation teams.
Many graduates work within private exercise physiology clinics across a broad range of rehabilitation areas, including (but
not limited to) cardiac rehabilitation, diabetes management, falls prevention, chronic and complex disease management.
Alternatively, graduates also work within work-related injury and rehabilitation sectors (WorkCover NSW), either as an
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allied health professional providing clinical services, or as a rehabilitation provider from a case management perspective.

A Bachelor degree in Exercise Science of at least three years duration from a recognised tertiary institution is required for
entry. Applicants must also have acquired a minimum of 140 hours of supervised clinical placement with healthy populations
Graduate School
prior to entry into the Masters.
of Medicine
Places in the Masters are limited and a minimum credit average across all completed undergraduate subjects is required to be
considered competitive for entry.
Please note allied health degrees (medicine, physiotherapy, nursing, etc) do not meet the minimum requirements for entry
into this course.

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of reading and writing, speaking and listening.
Course Requirements
The Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology requires the successful completion of 48 credit points of subjects in accordance
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This course is not available part-time.
Note that this degree has 360 hours of compulsory clinical placement which is completed in Spring Session as part of the
Clinical Practicum subject. In order to complete this placement, students must comply with the legal requirements of the
NSW Health Department. This requires all staff and students undertaking clinical placements to receive a criminal record
clearance and vaccination record status check before employment or placement in any capacity in the NSW health system.
For further information, refer to the Additional Information section.
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EXSC920 Clinical Exercise Physiology Autumn 24

EXSC921 Clinical Practicum Spring 16
EXSC922 Advanced Workplace Injury Management for Exercise Spring 8
Physiologists
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Upon graduation from the Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology, students may be eligible to individually apply for
accreditation as an Exercise Physiologist with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA; formerly Australian Association
for Exercise and Sports Science (AAESS)).
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Contact Information
Dr Herb Groeller
Course Coordinator
Arts
+61 2 4221 3461

herb_groeller@uow.edu.au
Other Information
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Master of Science (Nutrition)

Testamur Title of Master of Science (Nutrition)
Degree:
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Abbreviation: MSc(Nutr)
Duration: 1.5 years full-time
Education
the 2009 Course Handbook for details on the requirements of the MSc (Nutrition).
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Master of Science (Nutrition and Dietetics)

Graduate School
of Medicine
Testamur Title of Master of Science (Nutrition and Dietetics)

Degree:
Abbreviation: MSc(Nutr&Diet)

Sciences

CRICOS Code: TBA
Informatics
Overview
The Master of Science (Nutrition and Dietetics) consists of coursework and practical placements, and develops knowledge
and skills required by nutritionists/dietitians working in a variety of community and public health settings, food industry,
private practice, hospitals, and other tertiary health care facilities. This course is only available on campus and there are no
distance education options.
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A Bachelors degree of at least 3 years duration from a recognised tertiary institution (or equivalent) is required for entry. The
degree must incorporate two subjects in metabolic biochemistry at Year 2 level, two subjects in human systems physiology,
and four subjects (equivalent to 24 credit points at UOW) in nutritional science subjects across the whole degree.
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Entry is competitive, and only a limited number of students will be admitted each year. If the number of applicants exceeds
the quota, admission will be based primarily on academic qualifications.
Applications are due by the end of September each year and those received earlier in the year are held so that all applications
are considered and ranked at the one time. All applicants must submit the Selection Supplement for the Master of Science
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(Nutrition and Dietetics) together with their course application. Selection is primarily based on academic merit but the
applicants’ referee reports, educational and work experience are also considered. All applicants can expect to be notified of
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an outcome by the end of November.

International students are required to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a level of at least 6.0 in all bands in

Course Requirements
The Master of Science (Nutrition and Dietetics) requires the successful completion of 96 credit points of subjects in
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This course includes a compulsory clinical placement. In order to attend clinical placements, students must meet NSW
Health Department requirements in regard to Criminal Record Checks and Infectious Disease. Students who do not meet
these requirements will not be able to attend clinical practicum and therefore will not be able to continue in the Master of
Science (Nutrition & Dietetics). For further information on Criminal Record Checks and Infectious Diseases please see the
Commerce
Additional Information Section.
Year 1
SHS 951 Nutrients and Metabolism1 Autumn 8
SHS 952 Research in Human Nutrition1 Autumn 8
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SHS 953 Community and Public Health Nutrition1 Autumn 8
DIET950 Dietetics 12 Spring 8
DIET955 Research Project in Nutrition & Dietetics Spring 16
Year 2
DIET951 Dietetics 2 Autumn 8
DIET952 Communication in Health Care Practice Autumn 8
Education
DIET956 Food Service and Dietetics Management Autumn 8
DIET954 Practical Studies in Nutrition and Dietetics Spring 24
1 Graduates of the BSc (Nutrition) degree from the University of Wollongong may apply for exemption from these subjects.
2Students who have completed DIET450 Dietetics 1 in the Bachelor of Science (Nutrition) at the University of Wollongong
should apply for an Exemption B for this subject (credit for the purpose of meeting course requirements but not for the
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accrual of credit points) and take DIET957 Major Project 24cp in Spring of Year 1 in place of DIET950 (8cp) and DIET955
(16cp).
Credit
Students who have completed the Bachelor of Science (Nutrition) at the University of Wollongong can apply for credit of up
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to a maximum of 24 credit points as indicated in the table above, which would allow completion in 18 months of full-time
of Medicine
study.
Students who hold other qualifications may also be eligible for credit, however this will be assessed on a case-by-base basis.

The Master of Science (Nutrition and Dietetics) has full accreditation with the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA),
making all graduates eligible for the credential of Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and Accredited Nutritionist (AN).
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Masters programs.
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The Master of Science (Nutrition and Dietetics) has been approved by DEEWR as an eligible Masters programme for Student
Income Support.
information.
Contact Information
Law
Course Coordinator
+61 2 4221 3462
Other Information
Science

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Master of Science (Nutrition, Dietetics and Exercise Rehabilitation)
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Science (Nutrition, Dietetics and Exercise Rehabilitation)
Arts
Abbreviation: MSc
Commerce
Starting Session(s): Autumn (Note: No intake from non-UOW graduates)

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Overview
The Master of Science (Nutrition, Dietetics and Exercise Rehabilitation) is designed to meet core fields of competency
defined by the dietetics and exercise science professions, including key areas of clinical dietetics practice, community
and public health nutrition, food service systems management, exercise prescription, exercise rehabilitation and clinical
practicum studies.
Education

The last intake into the Master of Science (Nutrition, Dietetics & Exercise Rehabilitation) will be in 2012. All applicants
must hold a Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science and Nutrition) from UOW. Applications from other tertiary institutions
will not be considered.
International students are required to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in all bands of
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reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Course Requirements
The Master of Science (Nutrition, Dietetics and Exercise Rehabilitation) requires the successful completion of 104 credit
points of subjects in accordance with the table below.
Graduate School
of Medicine
Health Department requirements in regard to Criminal Record Checks and Infectious Disease. Students who do not meet
these requirements will not be able to attend clinical practicum and therefore will not be able to continue in the Master of
Science (Nutrition/Dietetics & Exercise Rehabilitation). For further information on Criminal Record Checks and Infectious
Diseases please see the Additional Information Section.

Year 1
Sciences
EXSC920 Clinical Exercise Physiology Autumn 24

SHS 900 Research Projects Autumn 8
DIET950 Dietetics 1 Spring 8
EXSC921 Clinical Practicum Spring 16
Year 2
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DIET951 Dietetics 2 Autumn 8

DIET956 Food Service & Dietetics Management Autumn 8
GHMA929 Exercise Psychology & Dietary Counselling Autumn 8
DIET954 Practical Studies in Nutrition & Dietetics Spring 24
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The Master of Science (Nutrition, Dietetics and Exercise Rehabilitation) has full accreditation with the Dietitians
Association of Australia (DAA), making all graduates eligible for the credential of Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)
and Accredited Nutritionist (AN). Graduates are also recognised by Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA).

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masters programs.
The Master of Science (Nutrition, Dietetics and Exercise Rehabilitation) has been approved by DEEWR as an eligible
Masters programme for Student Income Support.
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School
information.

Contact Information
Dr Herb Groeller
Course Coordinator, Exercise Rehabilitation
Arts
+61 2 4221 3461
hgroell@uow.edu.au
Course Coordinator, Nutrition and Dietetics
Commerce
+61 2 4221 3462
Other Information
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Master of Science (Occupational Health and Safety)
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Science (Occupational Health and Safety)
Abbreviation: MSc(OHS)
Education
Delivery Mode: Flexible (block delivery)
Starting Session(s): Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
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Overview
The Master of Science (Occupational Health and Safety) provides an intensive professional program of study in the area of
OH&S with a focus on the practical aspects. This degree also allows students to develop research skills related to professional
Graduate School
of Medicine
practice in OH&S.

For direct entry into the Master of Science (Occupational Health and Safety) a recognised 3 year Bachelors degree is
required. In addition, applicants must demonstrate that their degree contains the equivalent of 1 year of science subjects.

Completion of the Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety at UOW with a credit average serves as an
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alternative basis for entry into the Master of Science (Occupational Health and Safety) for applicants who do not hold a
Bachelors degree.
International students are required to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum level of at least 6.0 in all
bands of reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Course Requirements
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The Master of Science (Occupational Health and Safety) requires the successful completion of 48 credit points of subjects in
LAW 969 OH&S Law** Autumn 6
SHS 970 Advanced Workplace Injury Management Autumn 6
SHS 980 Epidemiology & Toxicology for OHS Practitioners Autumn 6
Law
SHS 971 OH&S Risk Management Spring 6

SHS 972 Principles of Occupational Hygiene Spring 6
SHS 973 Behavioural Change: Human Factors in OH&S Spring 6
SHS 979 Ergonomics Essentials Summer 6
Plus 6 credit points of electives from the list below:
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SHS 978 Asbestos and Other Fibres Spring 6

SHS 984 Occupational Health & Safety Project Spring 6
SHS 975 Thermal Environment Winter 6
SHS 976 Noise- Measurement and Its Effects Winter 6
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SHS subjects are taught in block delivery modes. Please consult the OHS academic program website at www.uow.edu.au/
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health/healthsciences/ohspgprogramme for details.

**This subject is run by the Faculty of Law and runs in block format, please consult the Faculty of Law for details.

The Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety articulates with the Master of Science (Occupational Health &
Safety). All subjects successfully completed in the Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety will count as credit
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towards the Master of Science (Occupational Health & Safety) upon commencement of the Masters degree.
Graduates are encouraged to seek membership of leading professional institutes or societies (subject to their membership
grading rules) such as the following:
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− Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists Inc.

− Safety Institute of Australia
− Human Factors & Ergonomics Society of Australia
Registered nurses who complete the Graduate Certificate in Science (OHS) or Master of Science (OHS) are eligible to apply
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for membership of the Australian College of Occupational Health Nurses (subject to their grading rules).
Contact Information
Course Advisor
Education
Other Information
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Master of Science (Occupational Hygiene Practice)

Testamur Title of Master of Science (Occupational Hygiene Practice)
Degree:
Abbreviation: MSc(OHP)
Graduate School
of Medicine
Duration: 1 year full-time

Delivery Mode: On campus (Block delivery)
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Overview
The Master of Science (Occupational Hygiene Practice) provides an intensive professional program of study in the area of
Occupational Hygiene with the opportunity to develop a specialisation in one or more industry streams such as the mining
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or oil and gas industries.

The Master of Science program is for those who want to pursue a career in Occupational Hygiene. A 3-year Bachelors degree
with at least 1 year of science subjects from a recognised tertiary institution is required for entry. Completion of the Graduate
Certificate in Occupational Hygiene Practice with a credit average serves as an alternative basis for entry into the Master of
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Science (Occupational Hygiene Practice) for applicants who do not have a Bachelors degree.
International students are required to have achieved an IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in all bands of reading,
writing, speaking and listening. Alternatively, a letter of support from the students’ employer indicating their English
Language ability must be supplied.
Course Requirements
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The Master of Science (Occupational Hygiene Practice) requires the successful completion of 48 credit points of subjects in
SHS 974 Measurement of Hazardous Substances Autumn 6
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SHS 980 Epidemiology & Toxicology for OHS Practitioners Autumn 6

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SHS 983 Occupational Hygiene Project Autumn or Spring 6

SHS 977 Control of Hazardous Substances Spring 6
SHS 976 Noise-Measurement & Its Effects Winter 6

Plus 18 credit points of elective subjects from the list below:
SHS 975 Thermal Environment Winter 6
SHS 978 Asbestos & Other Fibres Spring 6
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SHS 979 Ergonomics Essentials Summer 6
SHS 981 Occupational Hygiene in the Oil & Gas Industry Summer 6
SHS 982 Occupational Hygiene in the Mining Industry Summer 6
Note: all subjects are taught in 5-day block delivery modes which require on-campus attendance. Please consult the OHS
Commerce
academic program website at www.uow.edu.au/health/healthsciences/ohspgprogramme for details.

Practice). All subjects successfully completed in the Graduate Certificate in Occupational Hygiene Practice will count as
credit towards the Master of Science (Occupational Hygiene Practice) upon successful transfer.
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This course is accredited by the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH) as meeting the educational
requirements for full membership.
This course is also accredited by the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) for exemption of the Certificate and
Diploma core examination offered by the Faculty of Occupational Hygiene. Successful completion of this course counts as 1
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year of the experience requirement of the BOHS.
Contact Information
Course Coordinator
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Master of Public Health
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Public Health
Abbreviation: MPH

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Delivery Mode: Varies depending on the streams chosen*
Location: Wollongong campus
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CRICOS Code: 009245F**
* International students in Australia on a student visa who are studying onshore cannot enrol in more than 25% of their
total course by distance as per ESOS legislation. Please see course requirements for further information.
Overview
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The Master of Public Health is a flexible degree designed to give students a broad introduction to public health while
equipping them with the skills and knowledge to define, critically assess and resolve public health issues within a community.
The flexible and interest driven program allows students to develop, analyse and implement policy, plan and evaluate health
services and programs whilst catering for their individual career goals. The program is structured in a manner that responds
to the constantly changing health care issues both at local and international level. The Degree is composed of a core stream
of four subjects plus a choice of one of four speciality streams. All four-subject streams (including the core stream) can be
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taken singly as Graduate Certificates. This allows students to tailor their learning to their career aspirations.

Applicants must hold a Bachelors degree of at least three years duration from a recognised tertiary institution, or equivalent.
Applicants with other acceptable qualifications and work experience may be admitted on completion of a designated
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Graduate Certificate program.

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Course Requirements
The Master of Public Health requires the successful completion of 48 credit points of subjects in accordance with the tables
below.
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All students must complete the Public Health Core (24 credit points) and one of the 4 elective streams (24 credit points).
Commencing students must consult with the Course Coordinator regarding their choice of elective stream prior to
commencement.
All international students are required to enrol in SHS931 Public Health Communication and Data Skills in their first
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session of study as part of the Public Health Core. For these students, this subject may only be replaced by an elective subject
with the permission of the Course Coordinator.
Domestic on-campus students who have not completed an Australian degree program within the last ten years may be
advised to enrol in SHS931 Public Health Communication and Data Skills in their first session of study as part of the Public
Health Core. They should consult the Course Coordinator. Other domestic on-campus students may enrol in SHS931 only
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with the permission of the Course Coordinator, as a quota applies for this subject.
· The following streams are available in both on-campus and distance**mode in 2011:
Core Stream: Public Health
Stream A: Health Promotion
Stream D: Social Marketing for Health
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· The following streams are only available on-campus and are taught in block delivery mode in 2011:
Stream B: Public Health Nutrition
Stream C: Occupational Health and Safety
Core: Public Health
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SHS 931 Public Health Communication and Data Skills Autumn or Spring 6
or
6 credit points of an approved elective subject# Autumn or Spring 6
Graduate School
of Medicine

Note: students who complete the 24 cp of core MPH subjects can apply to graduate with a Graduate Certificate in Public
Health.
# International students are required to complete SHS931 in their first session of study and may not choose an elective in
its place without written permission from the Course Coordinator. Domestic students should seek advice from the Course
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Coordinator as to whether they should take SHS931 or a 6cp elective.

Stream A: Health Promotion
SHS 935 Public Health Policy Autumn 6
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SHS 930 Health Promotion Competencies Spring 6

SHS 941 Health Research Methodology Spring 6
Note: students who complete the 24cp required for Stream A: Health Promotion can apply to graduate with a Graduate
Certificate in Health Promotion.
Stream A: Health Promotion is available via on-campus or distance delivery mode**. If on-campus mode is selected,
normal on-campus attendance is required throughout the academic session.
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* International students in Australia on a student visa who are studying onshore cannot enrol in more than 25% of
their total course by distance as per ESOS legislation.
Stream B: Public Health Nutrition
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Note: Students who complete the 24cp required for Stream B: Public Health Nutrition can apply to graduate with a
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Graduate Certificate in Public Health Nutrition.

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Stream B: Public Health Nutrition is only available on-campus. All subjects are taught in block delivery mode which
requires on-campus attendance for intensive study days.

Stream C: Occupational Health and Safety
LAW 969 Occupational Health and Safety Law Autumn 6
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SHS 971 OHS Risk Management Spring 6
SHS 972 Principles of Occupational Hygiene Spring 6
Note: students who complete the 24cp required for Stream C: Occupational Health and Safety can apply to graduate
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with a Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
Stream C: Occupational Health and Safety is only available on-campus. All subjects are taught in block delivery mode
which requires on-campus attendance for intensive study days.
Stream D: Social Marketing for Health
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CHIP910 Critical Marketing and Media Analysis Autumn 6
CHIP913 Social Marketing Practice Spring 6
Note: students who complete the 24cp required for Stream D: Social Marketing for Health can apply to graduate with a
Graduate Certificate in Social Marketing for Health.
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Stream D: Social Marketing for Health is available via on-campus or distance* delivery mode.
* International students in Australia on a student visa who are studying onshore cannot enrol in more than 25% of
their total course by distance as per ESOS legislation.
Articulation with Other UOW Courses
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The Master of Public Health articulates with the following graduate certificates:
Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion
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of Medicine
Graduate Certificate in Social Marketing for Health
Students who commence studies in one of the Graduate Certificates above may apply to progress into the MPH program. All
subjects successfully completed in the relevant Graduate Certificate will count as credit towards the Master of Public Health

upon successful transfer to the Masters degree.
For students who enter directly into the MPH program, there are several potential exit points prior to completion of the full
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MPH program, depending on which subjects have been completed. The core MPH subjects and streams each equate directly
to a Graduate Certificate qualification. Students wishing to exit the MPH prior to completion of the required 48cp points
may do so in accordance with the Core or Stream tables listed above by applying to transfer to the corresponding Graduate
Certificate. Students who are considering exiting the MPH program early should discuss this with the Course Coordinator.
Contact Information
Informatics
Course Coordinator
+61 2 4221 3153
hyeatman@uow.edu.au
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Master of Public Health Advanced
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Public Health Advanced
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Abbreviation: MPHAdv
Delivery Mode: Varies depending on stream chosen; refer to streams in the MPH for details
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Overview
The Master of Public Health (Advanced) is offered to high achieving Master of Public Health students to
provide an opportunity to develop research or professional practice skills that complement their coursework
program. Students can work with researchers on current research initiatives or can be placed in health
organisations. These opportunities are designed to develop independent professional skills that will either
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support higher level research and/or advanced practice in a designated public health area.

Applicants normally apply to transfer into the MPHAdv in the final session of their MPH program. A minimum of a credit
average in the MPH subjects is required, together with the availability of an appropriate academic supervisor.
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Course Requirements
The Master of Public Health Advanced requires the successful completion of 72 credit points of subjects in accordance with
the table below.
Graduate School
of Medicine

SHS 942 Major Project Autumn, Spring, 24
Annual
Completed Master of Public Health program 48

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The Master of Public Health articulates with the Master of Public Health (Advanced). All subjects successfully completed in
the Master of Public Health will count as credit towards the Master of Public Health (Advanced) upon successful transfer.
Contact Information
Informatics
Course Coordinator
+61 2 4221 3153
hyeatman@uow.edu.au
Other Information
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Graduate Certificate in Dementia Care

Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Dementia Care
Abbreviation: GCertDementiaCare
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Delivery Mode: On campus, Distance*
Starting Session: Autumn or Spring
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School
CRICOS Code: N/A
*Distance delivery includes optional face-to-face workshop days.

Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Dementia Care is a clinically-focussed program that prepares practitioners for advanced
professional practice and initiating innovation in the specialist field of dementia.
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The course will provide graduates with skills and advanced knowledge in the care of people with dementia. Students will
have the opportunities to build on existing knowledge and use work-based learning to enhance client care and service
delivery in the multi-disciplinary environment.
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A 3 year Bachelors degree in a health-related discipline or equivalent is required for entry. Applicants who hold professional
qualifications in a health-related discipline will also be considered.
Course Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Dementia Care requires the successful completion of 24 credit points of subjects in accordance
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GHMB955 Dementia Care Across Settings Autumn 6
GHMB959 Innovation and Change: Tools for Practice and Autumn 6
Development*
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GHMB958 Advancements in Dementia Care Spring 6
*This subject requires some on-campus attendance for study days. Students who are studying by Distance will need to seek
advice from the Program Coordinator about a suitable alternative subject.
Credit Arrangements
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The Graduate Certificate in Dementia Care articulates with the Master of Science (Dementia Care). All subjects successfully
completed in the Graduate Certificate in Dementia Care will count as credit towards the Master of Science (Dementia Care)
upon successful transfer.
The Master of Science (Dementia Care) requires completion of an additional 24 credit points of elective subjects at 900-level
Graduate School
from the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health or the School of Health Sciences.
of Medicine
Contact Information
A/Prof Victoria Traynor
Program Coordinator
+61 2 4221 3471

victoria_traynor@uow.edu.au
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Graduate Certificate in Gerontology and Rehabilitation Studies
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Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Gerontology and Rehabilitation Studies
Abbreviation: GCertG&RS
Delivery Mode: On campus, Distance
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CRICOS Code: N/A
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Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Gerontology and Rehabilitation Studies is designed to provide opportunities for practitioners
working with older people or clients with rehabilitation needs to enhance their knowledge and clinical skills in relevant
areas. The focus of the course is on enabling practitioners to prepare for new roles related to clinical leadership,
management, education or research, in the area of aged and rehabilitation care. The course provides an environment for
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multi-disciplinary colleagues to share best practice in addressing the challenges of implementing evidence-based practice,
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delivering new policy initiatives and promoting user and carer involvement in care delivery.

Entry requirements/ Assumed knowledge
A Professional Certificate in a health-related discipline is required for entry.
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Course Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Gerontology and Rehabilitation requires the successful completion of 24 credit points of subjects
in accordance with the table below.
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GHMB956 Policy and Practice in the Care of Older People Autumn 6
GHMB950 Reflective Practice 1 Autumn/Spring 6
GHMB957 Rehabilitation: Concepts and Practice Spring 6
Contact information
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Ms Joanne Joyce-McCoach
Postgraduate Coordinator
+61 2 4221 3468
joanne_joyce@uow.edu.au
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Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership and Management

Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership and Management
Abbreviation: GCertHLM
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Graduate School

of Medicine
Overview
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This is a course for health professionals including Nurses, Midwives, Allied Health and Medical Practitioners and other
health leaders/managers.
It provides opportunities to:
· Understand and practice the skills of effective leadership
· Explore the skills of the effective manager
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· Enhance skills of reflection

· Discover the value of coaching skills in healthcare practice
On completion of this course, health professionals will feel confident about their contribution to the challenges they are
presented with in their clinical practice and be able to facilitate change through leadership.

Law
All applicants must have a recognised Bachelor’s Degree in a health discipline OR equivalent.
International students are required to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum level of 6.0 in all bands,
Course Requirements
Science
The Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership and Management requires the successful completion of 24 credit points of
GHMB902 Effective Management in Health Autumn/ Spring 6
Sydney Business
GHMB925 Effective Leadership in Health Autumn/ Spring 6

School
GHMB926 Coaching Skills for Healthcare Leaders Autumn/ Spring 6

GHMB950 Reflective Practice 1 Autumn/ Spring 6

Credit Arrangements and Articulation with other UOW Courses
The Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership and Management articulates with the Master of Science (Health Leadership
and Management), Master of Nursing, and Master of Nursing (Mental Health). All subjects successfully completed in the
Arts
Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership and Management will count as credit towards the chosen Masters degree upon
successful transfer.
Students can apply to transfer from the Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership and Management to other Masters courses
not listed above, and may receive full credit for all subjects successfully completed in the Graduate Certificate in Health
Leadership and Management provided that they have not graduated from the Graduate Certificate.
Commerce
Please consult the Program Coordinator for information about these options.
Contact Information
Ms Angela Brown
Health Leadership and Management Coordinator
Creative Arts
+61 (0)2 4221 3339
angelab@uow.edu.au
Other Information
Education
Graduate Certificate in Health Practice Development & Facilitation
Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Health Practice Development & Facilitation
Abbreviation: GCertHlthPracDevFac
Engineering
Graduate School
of Medicine
CRICOS Code: N/A
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Health Practice Development and Facilitation will provide graduates with the opportunity to

apply theoretical and practical aspects of practice development and to develop the required facilitation and education skills
for practice development.
Sciences
This is a clinically-focussed program that will have opportunities to build on existing knowledge and use work-based
learning to promote positive learning opportunities and enhance client care, team working and service delivery in the multi-
disciplinary environment.
It is anticipated that participants will already be employed in health services roles and are using or wishing to use practice
development and facilitation. This program will enhance their capabilities by providing graduates with the knowledge and
Informatics
skills that prepares candidates for career progression into senior clinical, management, teaching and research roles.

A Bachelors degree in a health related discipline or equivalent is required for entry. Other professional qualifications in a
health related discipline may be acceptable for entry, in consultation with Course Coordinator.
Course Requirements
Law
The Graduate Certificate in Health Practice Development and Facilitation requires the successful completion of 24 credit
point of subjects in accordance with the table below.
There are 3 core subjects (18 credit points) that are compulsory; the remaining subject (6 credit points) is an elective subject
chosen in consultation with the Course Coordinator.
Science

GHMB959 Innovation and Change: Tools for Practice Development Autumn 6
GHMB960 Facilitation and Education Skills for Practice Development Spring 6
PLUS 6 a credit point elective subject from the list below, chosen in consultation with the Course Coordinator
Sydney Business
CHBC918 Critical Appraisal Autumn 6

School


Contact Information
Prof Ken Walsh
Course Coordinator
Arts
+61 2 4221 4307

kenneth_walsh@uow.edu.au
+61 2 4221 3468
Commerce
Other Information
Creative Arts
Graduate Certificate in Health Research

Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Health Research
Abbreviation: GCertHlthRes
Education

Delivery Mode: On campus, Distance
CRICOS Code: N/A
Engineering
Overview
This course provides a solid introduction to understanding and conducting health-related research. The core subjects
provide grounding in the key skills needed to read, interpret and evaluate published research; to develop and implement a
Graduate School
health research project; to evaluate health-related outcomes; and to apply learning about research frameworks and methods
of Medicine
to questions experienced in the students’ workplace and social environment.

The course fosters excellence in teaching and learning by undertaking an innovative approach to student scholarship, with
academics, other professionals and student participation contributing to the creation of a student friendly course that has
been designed to be responsive to the individual student’s need and to encourage collaboration and active participation in
the learning experiences.

Sciences
This course is suitable for students preparing to undertake higher degree research studies as well as those wishing to develop
fundamental research skills for professional practice.

A Bachelor degree of at least three years duration from a recognised tertiary institution (or equivalent) is required for entry.
Informatics
Course Requirements
The Graduate Certificate of Health Research requires the successful completion of 24 credit points of subjects in accordance
Law
GHMB950 Reflective Practice 1 Autumn/ Spring 6

CHBC919 Evaluative Research Methodology Spring 6
Contact Information
Prof Sandra Jones
Science
Course Coordinator
+61 2 4221 4209
sandraj@uow.edu.au
Other Information
Sydney Business

School

Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Health
Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Health
Arts
Abbreviation: GCertIndHealth
Commerce
CRICOS Code: N/A
Creative Arts
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Health is currently delivered through distance education. The course provides
students with the knowledge and skills to effectively address Indigenous community health, community development, and
cultural issues in relation to Indigenous Health.
Education
A Bachelors degree of at least 3 years duration from a recognised tertiary institution, or undergraduate diploma or equivalent.
Recognition is also given for relevant workplace experience and prior learning.
Course Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Health requires the successful completion of 24 credit points of subjects in
Engineering
GHMB940 Indigenous Family Studies Autumn 6
GHMB943 Health and Human Ecology Autumn 6
GHMB941 Indigenous Health Patterns Spring 6
Graduate School
of Medicine
GHMB944 Community Resource Planning Spring 6
Contact Information
Ms Faye McMillan
Postgraduate Indigenous Health Coordinator

+61 2 4221 3453
Sciences
fayemc@uow.edu.au
Other Information
Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing
Informatics
Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing
Abbreviation: GCertMntlHlthNurs
Law
Delivery Mode: On-Campus, Distance

CRICOS Code: N/A
Science
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing is designed for practitioners in the specialty of mental health nursing
and for experienced mental health nurses.
Sydney Business

School
A Bachelors degree in Nursing of at least 3 years duration from a recognised tertiary institution or qualifications to practice
as a Registered Nurse or equivalent is required for entry.

Course Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing requires the successful completion of 24 credit points of subjects in
Arts
Students should consult the information on Criminal Records Checks, Prohibited Employment Declaration and
Infectious Diseases under the Additional Information Section.
GHMB989 Mental Health Nursing: Clinical Principles & Practice Annual 12
Commerce
GHMB934 Assessment and Diagnosis in Mental Health* Autumn 6

Or
GHMB935 Case Management in Mental Health* Spring 6
Creative Arts
· students choose the appropriate subject in accordance with their starting session
Contact Information
A/Prof Janette Curtis
Course Coordinator
+61 2 4221 5056
Education
jcurtis@uow.edu.au
+61 2 4221 3468
Engineering
Other Information
Graduate Certificate in Nursing

Graduate School
Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Nursing

of Medicine
Abbreviation: GCertNurs
Duration: 6 months full-time or part-time equivalent*
Delivery Mode: Varies depending on the subjects chosen**

Sciences

Location: Wollongong (Majors will require some travel to Sydney Hospital)
CRICOS Code: 065469C***
· Majors are currently under review - new students may not be admitted to majors in 2011.
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* International students in Australia on a student visa who are studying onshore cannot enrol in more than 25% of their total course by
distance as per ESOS legislation.
** Majors are only available on a part-time basis and so are not available to international students on student visas.
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Nursing is a short, focused course having both academic and industry relevance. It is designed
Law
to give students the flexibility to choose subjects that allow professional development to occur in tandem with academic
rigour. Candidates may exit following completion of the required subjects, having acquired advanced knowledge in their
chosen fields and having been prepared for advanced practice.

Science
A Bachelor degree in Nursing of at least three years duration from a recognised tertiary institution or a qualification to
practice as a Registered Nurse or equivalent is required for entry.
Sydney Business
Course Requirements
School
The Graduate Certificate in Nursing requires the successful completion of 24 credit points of subjects in accordance with one
of the tables listed below.

The Graduate Certificate of Nursing may allow access to four majors in addition to the General Nursing program. These
majors are taught in conjunction with Sydney Hospital and will require travel to Sydney for some of the specialised subjects.
Note that the majors are currently under review during 2011 and may not be available to new students. Please consult the
Arts
Postgraduate Coordinator for further advice prior to applying for a major.
General Nursing Program

Students complete 24 credit points from the table below, at least 12 credit points of which must be from the Nursing,
Midwifery and Indigenous Health subjects.
Commerce
Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health Subjects
GHMB939 Alcohol and Other Drug Studies Autumn 6
Creative Arts
GHMB902 Effective Management in Health Autumn or Spring 6
GHMB926 Coaching Skills for Healthcare Leaders Autumn or Spring 6
Education
GHMB923 Legal and Professional Issues Spring 6
GHMB903 Scientific and Qualitative Development in Acute Care Not available in 2011 6
Nursing
GHMB906 Acute Care Nursing; Reflections on Practice Not available in 2011 6
School of Health Sciences Subjects
Engineering
SHS 931 Public Health Communication and Data Skills Autumn or Spring 6
Graduate School
of Medicine
Ophthalmology Major
Students complete 24 credit points from the table below. Note that all Majors are currently under review in 2011 and may not
be available to new students. Please consult the Postgraduate Coordinator for further advice prior to applying for a major.

Sciences
GHMB928 Introduction to Ophthalmic Nursing Spring 6
GHMB929 Developing Ophthalmic Nursing Practice Spring 6
plus a further 6 credit points from the Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health subjects listed below
Informatics
GHMB954 Studies in Alcohol and Other Drugs Autumn 6
Law

Science
CHIP913 Social Marketing Practice* Spring 6

GHMB903 Scientific and Qualitative Developments in Acute Care Not available in 2011 6
Nursing
Sydney Business

School
* Students in CHIP913 select either a Research Proposal stream OR an off-campus clinical placement.

Sexual Health Major
Arts

GHMB918 Introduction to Sexual Health Nursing Spring 6
GHMB919 Developing Sexual Health Nursing Practice Spring 6
Commerce
Creative Arts

Education

Engineering
Nursing
Graduate School
of Medicine
Infection Control Major

GHMB901 Infection Control Nursing Spring 12

Sciences
Informatics

Law

Science
Nursing
Sydney Business
School

Hand Management, Therapy and Rehabilitation Major
Arts
GHMB948 Hand Management, Therapy and Rehabilitation Spring 6
GHMB949 Developing Hand Nursing Practice Spring 6
Commerce
Creative Arts
Education
Engineering
Nursing
Graduate School
of Medicine
Contact Information
+61 2 4221 3468

Sciences
Ms Angela Brown
Associate Head of School
Nursing, Midwifery & Indigenous Health
+61 2 4221 3339
angela_brown@uow.edu.au
Other Information
Informatics
Law
Science
Sydney Business
School

Graduate Certificate in Practice Nursing
Testamur Title of Graduate Certificate in Practice Nursing
Arts
Degree:
Abbreviation: GCertPractNurs
Commerce

CRICOS Code: N/A
Creative Arts
Overview
This course is aimed at registered nurses working within general practice. It aims to inform the course participants of the
sociological, economic and political aspects of general practice, as well as foster best practice principles in relation to clinical
nursing practice within the general practice context.
Education
This course has a strong emphasis on clinical skill development and decision-making within general practice. The
development of this course has been in association with divisions of general practice and practice nurses both nationally and
internationally.

Applicants must be a Registered Nurse within Australia, preferably currently employed as a practice nurse. However,
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Registered Nurses who are not currently employed as a practice nurse may enrol upon advice from the Course Coordinator.
Course Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Practice Nursing requires the successful completion of 24 credit points in accordance with the
table below.
Graduate School
of Medicine
Diseases under the Additional Information Section.

Subject Code Subject Name Session Credit
GHMB938 Practice Nursing Annual 6
GHMB937 Context of General Practice Autumn 6
GHMB950 Reflective Practice 1 Autumn 6

Sciences
GHMB902 Effective Management in Health Spring 6
Contact Information
+61 2 4221 3468
Informatics
Other Information
Law
Science
Sydney Business
School

Graduate Certificate in Social Marketing for Health
Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Social Marketing for Health
Arts
Abbreviation: GCertSocMarkHlth
Delivery Mode: Flexible, Distance*
Commerce
CRICOS Code: N/A
Creative Arts
Overview
This course provides all the skills needed by students wanting to pursue a career in social marketing in a health related
agency, or to pursue social marketing interventions as a practical way to approach a health problem. The core subjects
provide grounding in the key skills needed in the process of planning, implementing and evaluating social marketing
programs in public health; understanding health behaviour change theories in order to design a theoretically sound program
to effect behaviour change; understanding the impact of mass media on health and social behaviour; and identifying issues or
Education
problems in public health and devising a strategy or resource to address them.
The course fosters excellence in teaching and learning by undertaking an innovative approach to student scholarship, with
academics, other government, non-government and not-for-profit organisations and student participation contributing to
the creation of a student-friendly course that has been designed to be responsive to the individual student’s need, as well as
the needs of the relevant organisations who demonstrate a growing interest in the use of social marketing to approach public
Engineering
health problems, and to encourage collaboration and active participation in the learning experiences.
This course is suitable for students preparing to undertake higher degree research studies as well as those wishing to develop
fundamental research skills for professional practice.
Graduate School
A Bachelor degree of at least three years duration from a recognised tertiary institution, or equivalent (including work
of Medicine
experience deemed equivalent) is required for entry.
Note that this course is not available to International students in Australia on a student visa who are studying onshore, as

the structure of the course does not meet requirements for CRICOS registration. However, the content of the course is highly
Sciences
appropriate for students who are working overseas in health roles, particularly those working in developing countries or
working for NGOs. These students may complete the course from their home country via Distance study provided that they
can arrange a suitable clinical placement to meet the requirements of CHIP913. Advice and agreement on the suitability of
the clinical placement must be sought from the Course Coordinator prior to entering the course.
Course Requirements
Informatics
The Graduate Certificate in Social Marketing for Health requires the successful completion of 24 credit points of subjects in
CHIP910 Critical Marketing and Media Analysis Autumn 6
Law
* Students in CHIP913 select either a Research Proposal stream OR an off-campus clinical placement. Distance students
must seek advice from the Course Coordinator regarding the suitability of the proposed clinical placement.
Contact Information
Science

Course Coordinator
+61 2 4221 4209
sandraj@uow.edu.au
Sydney Business
Other Information
School

Master of Health Leadership and Management
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Health Leadership and Management
Arts
Abbreviation: MHlthLeadMgmt
Commerce

Creative Arts
Overview
This course is designed for practicing health professionals seeking to develop their management and leadership skills.
This flexible program allows students to select from a variety of Graduate Certificate degrees and tailor their Masters program
to suit their professional development requirements.
Entry Requirements
Education
Students can enter the Master of Health Leadership and Management degree via either of the pathways detailed below:
Applicants with a Bachelor degree of at least three years duration from a recognised tertiary institution or equivalent,
together with a minimum of two years full-time relevant work experience can apply to enter directly into the Master of
Health Leadership and Management. Upon commencement of the degree, students will nominate two Graduate Certificate
degrees within the course structure.
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Alternatively, applicants may apply to enrol in one of the Graduate Certificate degrees listed within the MHLM course
structure, provided they meet the entry requirements as specified for this Graduate Certificate by the relevant Faculty. Upon
successful completion of the Graduate Certificate with an average mark of at least 60 per cent, students may apply to progress
to the Master of Health Leadership and Management with credit for previous studies completed.
Graduate School
Course Requirements
of Medicine
The Master of Health Leadership and Management requires the successful completion of 48 credit points of subjects in
accordance with two of the Graduate Certificates listed below.
Students who enrol directly into the Master of Health Leadership and Management will be required to meet with the Course
Co-ordinator and discuss which two of the graduate certificate programs will comprise the course.
Students who enrol initially in one of the Graduate Certificate degrees listed below will be eligible to articulate into the
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Master of Health Leadership and Management upon successful completion with an average mark of at least 60 percent.
Students who apply to articulate to the Master of Health Leadership and Management are required to complete a further 24
credit points of subjects in accordance with a second graduate certificate listed below.
At least one of the graduate certificate programs must be chosen from those offered by the Faculty of Health and Behavioural
Sciences. As leadership is a core component of this program, students must either complete the Graduate Certificate in
Informatics
Health Leadership and Management OR successfully complete the subject TBS903 Managing People in Organisations
within one of the other Graduate Certificates.
Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
Graduate Certificate in Health Practice Development and Facilitation
Law
Sydney Business School

Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
Graduate Certificate in Logistics
Graduate Certificate in Management
Science
Faculty of Informatics
To be advised.

Sydney Business
The Graduate Certificates listed above articulate with the Master of Health Leadership and Management. Students who
commence at Graduate Certificate level are required to successfully complete the first Graduate Certificate with an average
School
mark of at least 60 percent to become eligible apply to articulate to the Masters of Health Leadership and Management. All
subjects successfully completed in the first Graduate Certificate will count as credit towards the Master of Health Leadership
and Management upon successful transfer.

Note that subjects completed in the first graduate certificate degree cannot be used as a basis for credit toward the second
graduate certificate in order to reduce the total number of credit points to less than 48 for the Masters.
Contact Information
Arts
Ms Angela Brown
+61 2 4221 3339
Commerce
Other Information
Master of Indigenous Health
Creative Arts
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Indigenous Health
Abbreviation: MIndHealth
Duration: 1 year full time or part-time equivalent
Delivery Mode: Distance*
Education
CRICOS Code: N/A
Engineering
Overview
The Master of Indigenous Health is currently delivered through distance education. The course provides students with
knowledge and skills to effectively address Indigenous community health, community development, and cultural issues in
relation to Indigenous health.
Graduate School
of Medicine
A Bachelors degree of at least 3 years duration or Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) from a recognised tertiary institution is
required for entry. Recognition may be given for relevant work experience and prior learning.
Course Requirements

The Master of Indigenous Health requires the successful completion of 48 credit points of subjects in accordance with the
Sciences
table below.
GHMB940 Indigenous Family Studies Autumn 6
GHMB943 Health and Human Ecology Autumn 6
GHMB941 Indigenous Health Patterns Spring 6
Informatics
GHMB944 Community Resource Planning Spring 6
Plus 24 credit points of subjects as per the list below:
GHMB952 Special Topic Not available in 2011 12
Or 24 credit points of research as per the following subject:
Law
GHMB997 Major Project* Annual 24
* for students who elect to take GHMB997 Major Project, on-campus attendance to consult with the research project
supervisor will be negotiated as needed.
Contact Information
Science
Ms Faye McMillan
Postgraduate Indigenous Health Coordinator
+61 2 4221 3453
fayemc@uow.edu.au
Sydney Business
Other Information
School

Master of Nursing
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Nursing
Arts
Abbreviation: MNurs
Commerce

Creative Arts
Overview
The Master of Nursing is designed to prepare nurses for senior roles in nursing and in the health care system. It is a program
of either selected coursework, or a combination of coursework and a major project.
The aims of the program are to prepare candidates with beginning competence in research methods and design and provide
candidates with important current evidence based health care and nursing information. The main objectives are to provide
Education
an academic avenue for professional development, knowledge and comprehension of research methods and design, and of
evidence based practice.

A Bachelors degree in Nursing of at least 3 years duration or a Graduate Certificate in Nursing from a recognised tertiary
institution is required for entry.
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Course Requirements
The Master of Nursing requires the successful completion of 48 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table below.
Graduate School
of Medicine
The program may consist entirely of coursework, or may be a combination of coursework and a major project. There are
24 credit points of core subjects that all students must complete. The remaining 24 credit points can be made up from the
elective subject list below, or the student may elect to complete their program by undertaking a research project (Major
Project).
Core Subjects
Sciences

Elective Subjects - Coursework
Informatics
GHMB954 Studies in Alcohol & Other Drugs Autumn 6

Law

Science
GHMB903 Scientific and Qualitative Development in Acute Care Not available in 2011 6
Nursing
GHMB906 Acute Care Nursing: Reflections on Practice Not available in 2011 6
Students who elect to undertake research enrol in:
GHMB997 Major Project Not available in 2011 24
Sydney Business
School
Candidates must also complete on-line TCHR021 Statistical Literacy or demonstrate statistical literacy as a pre-requisite for
enrolling in SHS 941.

Contact Information
Arts
+61 2 4221 3468
Other Information
Commerce
Master of Nursing (Mental Health)

Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Nursing (Mental Health)
Abbreviation: MNurs(MntlHlth)
Creative Arts
Education
CRICOS Code: TBA
Overview
The Master of Nursing (Mental Health) is designed for both practitioners commencing in the specialty of mental health
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nursing, and experienced Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Nurses.

A Bachelors degree in Nursing of at least 3 years duration from a recognised tertiary institution or successful completion of
the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing, and qualification to practise as a Registered Nurse are required for entry.
Graduate School
of Medicine
International students are required to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum level of 6.0 in all bands,
Course Requirements
The Master of Nursing (Mental Health) requires the successful completion of 48 credit points of subjects in accordance with

the table below.
Sciences
Diseases under the Additional Information Section.
GHMB989 Mental Health Nursing: Clinical Principles and Practice Annual 12
GHMB932 Principles and Practice of Psychosocial Rehabilitation Autumn 6
Informatics
GHMB934 Assessment and Diagnosis in Mental Health Autumn 6
GHMB954 Drug and Alcohol Studies Autumn 6
GHMB902 Effective Management in Health Spring 6
GHMB935 Case Management in Mental Health Spring 6
GHMB950 Reflective Practice 1 Spring 6
Contact Information
Law
A/Prof Janette Curtis

Course Coordinator
+61 2 4221 5056
jcurtis@uow.edu.au
Science
+61 2 4221 3468
Other Information
Sydney Business
School

Master of Science (Dementia Care)
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Science (Dementia Care)
Arts
Abbreviation: MSc
Delivery Mode: On campus, Distance*
Commerce

CRICOS Code: 073060F*
Creative Arts
total course by distance as per ESOS legislation.
Overview
The Master of Science (Dementia Care) is a clinically-focussed program that prepares practitioners for advanced professional
practice and initiating innovation in the specialist field of dementia.
Education
The course will provide graduates with skills and advanced knowledge in the care of people with dementia. Students will
have the opportunities to build on existing knowledge and use work-based learning to enhance client care and service
delivery in the multi-disciplinary environment.

A 3 year Bachelors degree from a recognised tertiary institution in a health-related discipline, or equivalent, is required for
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entry.
of reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Course Requirements
Graduate School
of Medicine
The Master of Science (Dementia Care) requires the successful completion of 48 credit points of subjects in accordance with
the table below.
GHMB959 Innovation and Change: Tools for Practice and Autumn 6
Development*
Sciences

GHMB958 Advancements in Dementia Care Spring 6
Plus 24 credit points of elective subjects at 900-Level from the School of Nursing, Midwifery and 24
Indigenous Health or the School of Health Sciences
*This subject is available on-campus only. Domestic students who are studying by Distance will need to seek advice from the
Informatics
Program Coordinator about a suitable alternative subject.
Contact Information
A/Prof Victoria Traynor
Program Coordinator
+61 2 4221 3471
Law
victoria_traynor@uow.edu.au
Other Information
Science
Sydney Business
School

Master of Science (Gerontology and Rehabilitation Studies)
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Science (Gerontology and Rehabilitation Studies)
Arts
Abbreviation: MSc(GRS)
Delivery Mode: Flexible or Distance*
Commerce
CRICOS Code: 073064B*
Creative Arts
total course by distance as per ESOS legislation.
Overview
The Master of Science (Gerontology and Rehabilitation Studies) is designed to provide opportunities for practitioners
working with older people or clients with rehabilitation needs to enhance their knowledge and clinical skills in relevant
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areas. The focus of the course is on enabling practitioners to prepare for new roles related to clinical leadership,
management, education, or research, in the area of aged and rehabilitation care. The course provides an environment for
multi-disciplinary colleagues to share best practice in addressing the challenges of implementing evidence-based practice,
delivering new policy initiatives, and promoting user and carer involvement in care delivery.
Entry requirements/ Assumed knowledge
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A 3 year Bachelors degree from a recognised tertiary institution (or equivalent) or successful completion of a Graduate
Certificate in a related discipline is required for entry. Consideration will be given to health professionals who do not hold
any diplomas or the degrees listed above on a case-by-case basis.
Graduate School
of Medicine
Course Requirements
The Master of Science (Gerontology and Rehabilitation Studies) requires the successful completion of 48 credit points of

Core subjects
Sciences
GHMB950 Reflective Practice Autumn/Spring 6
Elective subjects
Informatics
24 credit points at 900-level chosen from Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health and Health 24
Sciences subjects.
Contact information
+61 2 4221 3468
Law
Other Information
Science
Sydney Business
School

Master of Science (Midwifery)
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Science (Midwifery)
Arts
Abbreviation: MSc(Mid)
Commerce

Creative Arts
Overview
The Master of Science (Midwifery) program enables Registered Nurses to undertake the theory and clinical experience
required to be eligible to apply for registration as a Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. The
program aims to provide graduates with skills and advanced knowledge to provide continuing care for the woman, her
infants, and family during the reproductive phase of her lifespan. During the program, the exploration and clarification of
evidence-based midwifery practice is emphasised.
Education

All students undertaking the Master of Science (Midwifery) program for registration as a Midwife in Australia must be
authorised to practice as a Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia prior to commencing the
program.
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Registered Midwives with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia who wish to further their qualifications can
undertake the program and be given advanced standing for the clinical component of the degree. International students
who are Registered Midwives in their own countries are not eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of
Australia on the basis of completion of the theoretical component of the program alone.
All applications are assessed by staff within SNMIH for suitability to undertake the program; a Bachelor of Nursing Degree
Graduate School
or equivalent is expected. All applications must be approved by the Associate Head of School.
of Medicine
Applicants required to provide evidence for equivalency for a Bachelor of Nursing degree are reviewed using the following
criteria:
Registered Nurse with a Bachelor degree in a discipline other than nursing;
Registered Nurse with a Diploma in a discipline other than nursing;
Registered Nurse with a Graduate Certificate in a discipline other than nursing; or

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a portfolio demonstrating evidence of further education including:

Vocational Education Training Accreditation Board (VETAB)
a program of study at the College of Nursing
workplace based educational programs and/or certificates
Informatics
For applicants who are Registered Nurses and/or Registered Midwives but do not hold a three-year Bachelor of Nursing or
equivalent as listed, consideration for entry to the Master of Science (Midwifery) may be given on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants in this category are encouraged to contact the Course Coordinator to discuss their eligibility for the degree.
The Master of Science (Midwifery) is available to International students. International students who are not registered
midwives in their own country must obtain temporary registration as a nurse in Australia through the Nursing and
Midwifery Board of Australia in order to undertake the clinical subjects.
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For international students who are registered midwives in their own country, advanced standing may be awarded for the
clinical subjects in recognition of their clinical experiences overseas. However, in accepting any such advanced standing,
students must be aware that the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia will not recognise this advanced standing for
the purpose of registering as a midwife in Australia. International students intending to register and work as midwives in
Australia must complete the full 48 credit point program for the Master of Science (Midwifery) as listed in the Course
Program below.
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International students are also required to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum level of 6.0 in all
bands of reading and writing, speaking and listening.
Visit www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au for further details regarding registration eligibility and requirements for nurses and
midwives in Australia.
Sydney Business
School

Course Requirements
The Master of Science (Midwifery) requires the successful completion of 48 credit points of subjects in accordance with
the table below. These subjects incorporate mandatory clinical experience. Students are required to complete the clinical
Arts
experience in order to demonstrate that they meet the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia of Australia pre-requisite
for registration. For details of these requirements, please seek advice from the Course Coordinator.
In order to attend clinical placements, students must meet NSW Health Department requirements in regard to Criminal
Record Checks and Infectious Disease. For further information on Criminal Record Checks and Infectious Diseases please
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see the Additional Information Section.
Full-time Study Pattern

GHMB911 Midwifery Practice 1* Autumn 4
GHMB914 Art & Science of Midwifery 1 Autumn 6
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GHMB916 Human Reproduction Autumn 6
GHMB912 Midwifery Practice 2* Spring 4
GHMB915 Art & Science of Midwifery 2 Spring 6
GHMB917 Midwifery in the Social Context Spring 6
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GHMB913 Midwifery Practice 3* Summer 4
* Clinical subjects
Part-time Study Pattern
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Students need to consult with the Course Coordinator before enrolling in the Part-time Study Pattern to ensure that clinical
placement requirements are discussed and adequately planned for.
YEAR 1
GHMB916 Human Reproduction Autumn 6
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GHMB917 Midwifery in the Social Context Spring 6
YEAR 2
GHMB911 Midwifery Practice 1* Autumn 4

GHMB914 Art & Science of Midwifery 1 Autumn 6
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GHMB912 Midwifery Practice 2* Spring 4
GHMB915 Art & Science of Midwifery 2 Spring 6
GHMB913 Midwifery Practice 3* Summer 4
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Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as Registered Midwives with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

masters programs.
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The Master of Science (Midwifery) has been approved by DEEWR as an eligible Masters program for Student Income
Support.
information.
Contact Information
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Dr Moira Williamson
Coordinator, Master of Science (Midwifery)
+61 2 4221 3381
moiraw@uow.edu.au
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Postgraduate Coursework Coordinator

+61 2 4221 3468

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Doctor of Psychology (Clinical)

Testamur Title of Degree: Doctor of Psychology (Clinical)
Abbreviation: DPsyc (Clin)
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Duration 3.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent

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Overview
The Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles
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governing psychological assessment and therapy and the clinical skills required to assess and treat a wide variety of
psychological disorders in children, adolescents and adults. This course equips students with advanced skills and knowledge
relevant to the practice of clinical psychology. The course also includes advanced training in the design, execution, and
writing up of a research project that focuses on an issue that is relevant to clinical psychology theory or practice. Teaching
methods include mandatory face to face classes, an occasional week-end workshop, and supervised clinical practicum at the
University Clinic and at external placements.
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The program equips postgraduates with clinical and research knowledge, and skills superior to those acquired at the
professional Masters level. The research component of the program is principally focused on applied clinical psychology
research leading to a doctoral level research thesis.
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of Medicine
Places in this course are limited and will be based on academic merit and personal suitability.
Candidates must have a superior Honours degree in Psychology of at least four years duration of Class II, Division 1 standard
or higher. Direct entry is very competitive and successful applicants will typically also be recipients of a higher degree
research scholarship. Selection for entry is based on academic record, a research proposal, two referee’s reports, relevant
practical experience and a personal statement. Short-listed candidates are also subject to a selection interview. Candidates in
the MPsyc (Clin) may apply to transfer to this course at the completion of Year 1. For entry details consult www.uow.edu.au/
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health/psyc.
International students must demonstrate that they have achieved an IELTS score of 7.0 overall, with at least 7.0 in all bands
of reading and writing, speaking and listening. In addition, international applicants must have a degree in psychology that is
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psychology.org.au/membership/qualifications/).
Health Department requirements in regard to Criminal Record Checks and Infectious Disease. Students should consult the
information on Criminal Records Checks, Prohibited Employment Declaration and Infectious Diseases in the Additional
Information section.
Course Requirements
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In addition to coursework and practicum requirements, candidates will be required to successfully complete a supervised
research program on a topic that is consistent with key research interests of the School of Psychology or the Illawarra
Institute for Mental Health.
GHMC920 Psychotherapy of Personality Disorders Autumn 4
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GHMC951 Child and Adult Assessment and Psychopathology Autumn 8

GHMC955 Health and Wellbeing Autumn 8
GHMC921 Clinical Supervision and Practice Spring 4
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GHMC953 Neuropsychology and Neuropsychiatric Disorders Spring 8

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GHMC956 Special Groups and Methods Spring 8
PSYP901 Research Project A, Part 1 Autumn 8

PSYP902 Research Project A, Part 2 Spring 8
THES916 Research Thesis Part Time Autumn/Spring 16
or
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PSYP903 Research Project B Part 1 Autumn 16
THES924 Research Thesis Full Time Autumn/Spring 24
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This program is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) for Registration as a Psychologist,
and as a qualifying degree for endorsement in Clinical Psychology. The program is also approved by the APS College of
Clinical Psychologists as part of the requirements for full membership.
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Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Testamur Title of Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Degree:
Abbreviation: MPsyc(Clin)
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Starting Session: Autumn
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Overview
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of Medicine
The Master of Psychology (Clinical) is a fully accredited professional 5th and 6th year of study for the purpose of full
registration as a psychologist. Completion of the course also meets the training requirements for associate membership of the
College of Clinical Psychologists of the Australian Psychological Society.
This program provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles governing psychological assessment and therapy. It
equips students with the clinical knowledge and skills required to assess and treat a wide variety of psychological disorders in

children, adolescents and adults. Teaching methods include mandatory face to face classes, an occasional week-end workshop
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and supervised clinical practicum at the University Clinic and at external placements. The program involves four sessions of
full-time study or their part-time equivalent.

Candidates must have a 4 year Honours degree in Psychology of at least Class II Division 1, or equivalent, from a recognised
university. Applicants with a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology are eligible to apply but students are encouraged to pursue
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an honours degree option if that is available to them.
Selection for entry is based on academic record, two referee’s reports, relevant practical experience and a personal statement.
Short-listed candidates are also subject to a selection interview.
Places in this course are limited. Entry is competitive and is based on academic merit and personal suitability.
International students must demonstrate that they have achieved an overall IELTS score of 7.0, with at least 7.0 in all bands
of reading and writing, speaking and listening. In addition, international applicants must have a degree in psychology that is
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psychology.org.au/membership/qualifications).
Students should also consult the information on Criminal Records Checks, Prohibited Employment Declaration and
Infectious Diseases under the Additional Information Section.
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GHMC951 Child and Adult Assessment and Psychopathology Autumn 8
GHMC955 Health and Wellbeing Autumn 8
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PSYP901 Research Project A Part 1 Autumn 8

School
PSYP903 Research Project B Part 1 Autumn 16

GHMC953 Neuropsychology & Neuropsychiatric Disorders Spring 8

GHMC956 Special Groups and Methods Spring 8
PSYP902 Research Project A Part 2 Spring 8
PSYP904 Research Project B Part 2 Spring 16
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This program is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) for Registration as a Psychologist
and as a qualifying degree for endorsement in Clinical Psychology. The program is also approved by the APS College of
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Clinical Psychologists for associate membership.

masters programs.
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The Master of Psychology (Clinical) has been approved by DEEWR as an eligible Masters program for Student Income
Support.
information.
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High performing students may apply to transfer from the Master of Psychology (Clinical) to the Doctor of Psychology
(Clinical) or Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology) after completion of one year of study. For details concerning
eligibility criteria and approval process, contact the Director of Clinical Training.
Contact Information
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Dr. Hamish McLeod

Director of Clinical Training
+61 2 4221 4752
hamish@uow.edu.au
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Master of Science (Psychology)

Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Science (Psychology)
Abbreviation: MSc(Psyc)
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Home Faculty Health and Behavioural Sciences

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Overview
This program is available to applicants with a major study in Psychology. Because the Australian Psychological Society
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(APS) reserves the name ‘Masters’ for 5th and 6th year courses, this course is not accredited by the Australian Psychological
Society. It is thus not suitable for Australian students who intend to proceed further with APS accredited professional
training. The program structure allows international students to tailor their studies to suit the requirements of the profession
in their own countries.

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A Bachelors degree of at least three years duration with a major in Psychology from a recognised tertiary institution (or
equivalent) is required for entry. Entry to the course is competitive and is based on academic qualifications. For the purposes
of entry we use the average of the marks from all subjects in the student’s accredited psychology major.
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Course Requirements
The Master of Science (Psychology) requires the successful completion of 48 credit points of subjects in accordance with the
table below.
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GHMC979 Major Research Project Annual 18
GHMC985 Principles and Practices of Psychological Assessment Autumn 6
GHMC988 Contemporary Issues for Professional and Research Autumn 6
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Psychologists
GHMC989 Advanced Abnormal Psychology Autumn 6
Plus 12 credit points of elective subjects chosen from the following:
GHMB932 Principles and Practices of Psychosocial Rehabilitation Autumn 6
GHMB934 Assessment and Diagnosis in Mental Health Autumn 6
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GHMB935 Case Management in Mental Health Spring 6
GHMC978 Child and Adolescent Psychology Spring 6
GHMC984 Social Psychology and Health Spring 6
Contact Information
Education
Dr Amy Chan
4th Year Psychology Coordinator
+61 2 4221 4468
amy_chan@uow.edu.au
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Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Psychological Practice

Testamur Title of Degree: Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Psychological Practice
Graduate School
of Medicine
Abbreviation: PCertProPsycPrac
Starting Session(s): No intake for 2011

CRICOS Code: N/A
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The Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Psychological Practice has been suspended for 2011 and there is no intake of new
students into this course. Current students should refer to the Course Handbook for the year in which they commenced their
degree for details on the course requirements.
Other Information
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Further information is available at coursefinder.uow.edu.au or email HBS - hbs_central@uow.edu.au
Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology

Testamur Title of Degree: Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology
Abbreviation: PGradDipPsych
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Overview
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The Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology is a fourth year of study, accredited by the Australian Psychological Society, for
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graduates with a major in Psychology. It is an alternative to the Honours degree.

It is a partial qualification for registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia - a post diploma period of
supervision also being required.

The Postgraduate Diploma is not intended as a route to PhD studies but it can serve as a 4th year preparatory to further
postgraduate coursework degrees (such as the Clinical Masters degree) at Wollongong and similar postgraduate courses
in other universities. However, applicants should check with individual university departments on this matter before
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committing themselves to the course of study.

Eligibility for entry to the Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology program depends on the successful completion of a Bachelor
degree from the University of Wollongong with a major in Psychology, or an equivalent qualification from another tertiary
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institution approved by the Council of the University of Wollongong and accredited by the Australian Psychological Society.
Entry to the Postgraduate Diploma is competitive and is based on academic qualifications; prior work experience will not
be considered in assessing applicants’ eligibility for entry into this course. For the purposes of assessing eligibility for entry
to the program we use the best 8 subjects from successfully completed 200- and 300- level Psychology subjects, excluding
PSYC216 or PSYC116 Psychology of Physical Activity. For non-Wollongong graduates, we use the average of the marks from
all subjects in the student’s accredited psychology major.
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Course Requirements
The Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology requires the successful completion of 48 credit points of subjects in accordance with
the table below.
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The diploma requires two sessions of full-time study or four sessions of part-time study. Candidature beyond four sessions of
part-time study will not be permitted.
GHMC979 Major Research Project Annual 18
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GHMC985 Principles and Practices of Psychological Assessment Autumn 6

GHMC988 Contemporary Issues for Professional and Research Autumn 6
Psychologists
GHMC989 Advanced Abnormal Psychology Autumn 6
GHMC978 Child and Adolescent Psychology Spring 6
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GHMC984 Social Psychology and Health Spring 6

of Medicine
This degree is structured to meet the requirements of external bodies such as the Australian Psychological Society (APS)
and the Psychology Board of Australia. For information about these professional bodies, their regulations, and about post
university practice as a Psychologist, please contact these bodies directly.
Contact Information
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Dr Amy Chan
4th Year Psychology Coordinator
+61 2 4221 4468
amy_chan@uow.edu.au
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Subject DescriptionS CHIP911 Social Marketing for Health
CHBC918 Critical Appraisal Autumn Wollongong Distance
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Autumn Wollongong Distance Pre-requisites: None
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Subject Description: There is a growing demand from
Co-requisites: None health agencies such as the Cancer Council and the
Subject Description: There has been a dramatic increase Heart Foundation as well as many other non profit and
in the amount of literature in all aspects of health as government agencies that require people to engage in
well as a push for an evidence-based approach to health social marketing strategies. This subject provides health
interventions. Health professionals need to be able to professionals, marketing professionals and project officers
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sift through available literature and to critically appraise within government departments and non-government
a variety of research genres in order to offer health organisations (e.g., Diabetes Australia, Youth Safe) who use
interventions that are evidence based. This subject will social marketing with the required knowledge and theory
equip students with the knowledge and skills to critically that these and other health agencies need in order to engage
appraise research conducted in a range of styles including in social marketing strategies.
systematic reviews.
CHIP912 Advanced Studies in
Education
CHBC919 Evaluative Research Methodology Behaviour Change
Spring Wollongong Flexible Spring Wollongong Distance
Spring Wollongong Distance Spring Wollongong Flexible
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Co-requisites: None Co-requisites: CHIP913
Subject Description: There has been a dramatic increase Subject Description: This subject identifies and examines
in the amount of literature in all aspects of health as appropriate theories in the planning of health education
well as a push for an evidence-based approach to health and promotion programmes. It distinguishes between
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of Medicine
interventions. Health professionals need to be able to theories at the individual level and those at the group
sift through available literature and to critically appraise or community levels. This subject demonstrates how to
a variety of research genres in order to offer health identify and choose intervention methods from theory and
interventions that are evidence based. Evaluative research the literature to effect behaviour change. It presents ideas
is a particularly useful approach to research in health and on how to translate these methods into strategies to deliver

social sciences because it enables us to determine the value programmes that create behaviour change at the different
of the services that are provided. Therefore, this subject levels. It identifies how to measure behaviour before
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provides postgraduate students with knowledge of the and after intervention and how to evaluate programmes
processes of evaluative research, and the skills to analyse, designed to effect behaviour change.
interpret and present results of evaluative research.
CHIP913 Social Marketing Practice
CHIP910 Critical Marketing and Spring Wollongong Flexible
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Media Analysis Credit Points: 6
Autumn Wollongong Distance Pre-requisites: CHIP911, GHMD930
Autumn Wollongong Flexible Co-requisites: CHIP912
Credit Points: 6 Subject Description: There is a growing demand from
Pre-requisites: None health agencies such as the Cancer Council and the
Co-requisites: None Heart Foundation as well as many other nonprofit and
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government agencies that require skilled people to engage

Subject Description: This subject examines the effects of in social marketing strategies. This subject enables students
media on population health - from the negative impace of who have completed other prescribed subjects within the
advertisements for cigarettes, alcohol and junk food to the Graduate Certificate in Social Marketing for Health to
(hopefully) positive impact of public health campaigns. The undertake a placement in a health related workplace that
subject covers commercial and social advertising, program produces social marketing programmes. Students will work
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and editorial content, and media advocacy; and presents independently and apply the skills and knowledge acquired
case studies of current media coverage and advertising in the pre-requisite subjects to critically evaluate an existing
campaigns to demonstrate the effects of media on health social marketing strategy employed by that agency. Students
and social behaviour. Students will develop critical skills will collaborate with, and respond to the specific needs of
in media analysis, the development of communication
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the organisation they are placed with.

campaigns, and dealing with the media.
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CHIP915 Essential Skills for pathophysiology and biochemistry is covered within the
Health Researchers subject but students may require general revision of these
areas in preparation for particular lectures. The subject
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includes medical lectures from specialist consultant

Autumn Wollongong Distance practitioners and dietetics lectures from guest dietitian
Credit Points: 6 lecturers, experienced in the relevant areas. Case studies
and tutorial work is also included within the lecture
framework.
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Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: Many Higher Degree Research (HDR) DIET952 Communication in
students have had minimal exposure to health research Healthcare Practice
methods and strategies in their undergraduate studies, Autumn Wollongong On Campus
and often the exposure they have had is rather narrow.
Credit Points: 8
The intent of this subject is to assist students acquire the
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essential skills required to be a successful HDR student, Pre-requisites: DIET450 or DIET950

and ultimately a successful independent health researcher. Co-requisites: GHMA934 or BND 434 or DIET 951 or
The topics selected for the subject are those which have DIET451
been found to be of interest and value to HDR students and
Exclusions: BND 433, GHMA929, DIET452,
which supervisors have frequently noted as being deficient
in the HDR students they have supervised. Subject Description: The subject will introduce you to the
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theory and practice of communication in the professional

DIET950 Dietetics 1 work environment, emphasising successful communication
Spring Wollongong On Campus in a range of contexts. These include client counselling,
small group education, community consultation,
Credit Points: 8 participation in meetings, working with the media and
Pre-requisites: GHMA931 & GHMA932 & GHMA930 OR conflict resolution. In order to promote teamwork and group
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SHS 951 & SHS 952 & SHS 953 OR BMS 310 & BMS 311 skills, the subject is taught on a small group basis, and you
& BMS 312 OR SHS 351 & SHS 352 & SHS 353 should prepare for each activity. In order to promote an
Co-requisites: None understanding of how people learn in small groups, you are
asked to keep a reflective journal and to critique the process
at the completion of the subject.
Subject Description: Dietetics concerns the manipulation
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of Medicine
of food and dietary data with the aim of supporting DIET954 Practical Studies in
nutritional health. This subject focuses attention on the Nutrition and Dietetics
nutritional needs of individuals, particularly in community
health and some clinical settings, where nutritional
intervention will improve or support the quality of life. As Autumn Wollongong On Campus
the first of two dietetics subjects, this subject will introduce Spring Wollongong On Campus
you to the theoretical knowledge that forms the foundation
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of safe and effective practice in clinical nutrition and
dietetics. It will draw upon much of your earlier studies. In Credit Points: 24
particular you should revise your understanding of nutrition Pre-requisites: GHMA933 &GHMA934 &GHMA935 OR
through the life cycle, human physiology and metabolic GHMA929 & GHMA934 & GHMA935 OR DIET951
biochemistry. & DIET952 & GHMA956 OR DIET951 & DIET952 &
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GHMA929 OR GHMA934 & DIET952 & DIET956

DIET951 Dietetics 2 Co-requisites: None
Exclusions: BND 437 or DIET454
Credit Points: 8
Subject Description: This subject comprises a practicum
Pre-requisites: BND 434 or DIET450 of at least 18 weeks duration which is spent in hospitals,
Co-requisites: DIET952 or GHMA929 community health centres, and other food-related
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organisations. Students will be under the supervision of

Exclusions: DIET451
experienced practitioners appropriate to the placement
Subject Description: Dietetics concerns the manipulation requirements. This placement is designed to develop
of food and dietary data with the aim of supporting the student’s skills and competencies in a range of areas
nutritional health. This subject follows on from content including specialised therapeutic diets and the provision of
covered in Dietetics 1; and focuses on medical nutrition community nutrition programs. It also provides the students
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therapy primarily at a level appropriate for tertiary with opportunities to rehearse and demonstrate both
healthcare interventions. Most (but not all) of the nutrition interviewing and counselling skills, as well as information
interventions taught within this subject would often be and behaviours required to allow the Dietitian to operate as
required in a hospital setting, although patients would an independent professional. Awareness of, and behaviours
require ongoing support where their condition is chronic. consistent with the knowledge of ethics requirements,
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Specialist areas of dietetic practice include gastroenterology, confidentiality, accountability and other responsibilities of
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oncology, HIV/AIDS, renal disease, intensive care, coeliac the autonomous professional operating either independently
disease, liver disease, dysphagia, total parenteral and enteral or as a member of a multidisciplinary team should be
nutrition, pulmonary disease and paediatrics. Relevant demonstrated by the student.

DIET955 Research Project in Pre-requisites: GHMB950
Nutrition and Dietetics Co-requisites: None
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Subject Description: This subject offers students the
Credit Points: 16 opportunity to complete a specialised project related to an
area of their dietetic practice (eg a specialist clinical areas
Pre-requisites: GHMA932 or SHS 952
such as pediatrics, renal or sports nutrition; or community
Co-requisites: None or foodservice practice). Students will undertake either
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Exclusions: BND 445 or DIET455 an externally provided short course in a specialty area of
Subject Description: This research project is designed to practice with a minimum of 15 hours face-to-face teaching
give the Masters students an intensive period of study in (approved by the course coordinator) - for example courses
the design and conduct of scientific research. The project provided by Special Interest Groups of DAA - or undertake
(which may include clinical practice, public health, food a guided program of specialist reading. Building on the
service or other aspects of nutrition and dietetics) will knowledge gained and by adopting a critical and reflective
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be carried out under the close guidance of a supervisor approach to their work, students will then analyse a problem
- usually an academic in the School of Health Sciences and develop a plan to improve or advance an aspect of
- however field supervisors in the health system may also their current professional practice. The final report will be
assist. Students will normally begin preparation for their presented in the format of an article suitable for publication
project while undertaking SHS 952 and may need to or a business plan or proposal for a new service or clinical
begin preparation before the start of session to seek ethics practice guideline for use in the health care system.
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approval.
EXSC920 Clinical Exercise Physiology
DIET956 Food Service and Dietetics Autumn Wollongong On Campus
Management Credit Points: 24
Autumn Wollongong On Campus Pre-requisites: BEXS 352 & BMS 203 &BMS 242 & BMS
346 & BEXS351 OR SHS 220 & SHS 221 & SHS 320 &
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Credit Points: 8
EXSC320
Pre-requisites: GHMA930 or BMS310 or SHS 953 or SHS
353 or GHMA931 or BMS311 or SHS 951 or SHS 351 or Co-requisites: None
GHMA932 or BMS312 or SHS 952 or SHS 352 Subject Description: This subject will provide students
Co-requisites: None with the conceptual knowledge, professional competencies
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and skills to independently and effectively manage exercise
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rehabilitation clientele. Students will develop a strong
Subject Description: The subject is an introduction to the understanding of musculoskeletal injury; cardiorespiratory
management of food service operations and hospital dietetic disease; neurological and neuromuscular impairment;
departments. It will focus on the development of small and and other chronic and complex conditions. Furthermore,
large scale cooking skills, menu planning and standard students will be expected to integrate pathology-specific

recipe manipulation in keeping with dietetic modifications. knowledge to develop appropriate exercise interventions
It will also develop the necessary skills and knowledge base
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within a clinically relevant time-frame. The development
to assist in and/or manage the provision of meals via an of competencies and knowledge in dealing with multi-
institutional food service. Aspects of organisational design, pathology cases is essential for the practicing Exercise
leadership, motivation, negotiation, resource management, Physiologist. Thus, this subject will enable students to
decision making and power will be explored. develop a strong ethical and professional standard to ensure
best practice in a clinical setting.
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DIET957 Major Project
Spring Wollongong On Campus EXSC921 Clinical Practicum
Pre-requisites: BMS 312 OR SHS 352 (Greater than 65%) Credit Points: 16
or GHMA 932 OR SHS 952 Pre-requisites: BEXS351 and BEXS352 and EXSC920
Co-requisites: None OR EXSC320 and EXSC920 plus 140 hours of ‘healthy
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placement’.
Subject Description: The subject will introduce students
to specific areas of research practice in the field of nutrition Co-requisites: None
and dietetics. Topics will be negotiated based on the current Subject Description: This subject provides students with
research activities of the metabolic research centre and a structured clinical placement program designed to meet
its associates. A group or individual research project is the requirements for Exercise Physiology accreditation
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designed to give students an intensive one session research with the Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
experience under the guidance of an academic supervisor. Clinical placement aims to expose students to the reality
of professional practice, including the application of
DIET958 Advanced Dietetic Practice knowledge, skills and competencies, as well as developing
Annual Wollongong On Campus an understanding of confidentiality, emergency protocols,
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Autumn Wollongong On Campus health policies, ethical and legal boundaries. Students will
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be assessed on their professional practice by both their

Spring Wollongong On Campus placement supervisor and subject coordinator, and will
Credit Points: 6 undertake assessment within the subject to further develop

their professional skills in written communication, critical injury management - maintaining an injured worker in
research and evaluation and programming procedures. the workplace through appropriate workplace assessment,
Students will be allocated to their placement based on matching worker capabilities with work tasks, reducing the
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suitability criteria. Compliance with the required placement risk of re-injury, and promoting the return to full duties.
documentation and processes is necessary to undertake
placement and to satisfactorily pass the subject. GHMA929 Exercise Psychology and
Dietary Counselling
EXSC922 Advanced Workplace Autumn Wollongong On Campus
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Injury Management for Credit Points: 8

Exercise Physiologists
Pre-requisites: DIET450 or DIET950
Co-requisites: GHMA934 or BND434 or DIET451 or
Credit Points: 8
DIET951
Pre-requisites: EXSC920 (24 CP)
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Exclusions: GHMA933 OR BND433 OR PSYC216

Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: The subject will combine an
Subject Description: This subject will provide students understanding of the central features of sports psychology
with an overview of workplace injury management with basic skills in dietary counselling and small group
and return to work strategies. Principles of workplace education in the context of diet and exercise. Students
rehabilitation and legislative requirements specific to NSW will study personality and situational factors influencing
will be covered. Students should gain practical skills and
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participation in sport, and cognitive and behavioural

experience in workplace injury management and assessment influences on the promotion of healthy lifestyles. They will
through the use of case studies, with the emphasis on counsel individuals in dietary change and develop skills in
injury management - maintaining an injured worker in medical documentation and small group education.
the workplace through appropriate workplace assessment,
matching worker capabilities with work tasks, reducing the GHMB901 Infection Control Nursing
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risk of re-injury, and promoting the return to full duties. Spring Wollongong Flexible
GHMA915 Ergonomics In Practice Credit Points: 12

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Pre-requisites: None Subject Description: This subject aims to develop or

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enhance the nurse’ knowledge of fundamental principles

Co-requisites: None
of infection prevention and control and their practical
Subject Description: This subject introduces students to the application. This will be achieved through the study of
discipline of ergonomics. The subject is designed to provide theory and history of infection control nursing, health
an overview of ergonomics to provide understanding care associated and community infections, development
and basic skills. This subject is particularly useful for of policies and procedures, staff health and vaccine
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OHS practitioners and those interested in further study preventable disease, pharmacology, antibiotic use and
of ergonomics and human factors. The Discipline of resistance, antiseptics and disinfectants, cleaning,
Ergonomics (or human factors) is the scientific discipline disinfection and sterilisation, health promotion and
concerned with the understanding of interactions among education, basic epidemiological principles, public health
humans and other elements of a system, and the profession and outbreak management, environmental issues, related
that applies theory, principles, data and methods to design legislation and clinical governance. Observational visits to
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in order to optimize human well-being and overall system relevant facilities will be included as appropriate.
performance. Ergonomists contribute to the design and
evaluation of tasks, jobs, products, environments and GHMB902 Effective Management in Health
systems in order to make them compatible with the needs, Autumn Wollongong Flexible
abilities and limitations of people.
GHMA927 Advanced Workplace Credit Points: 6
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Injury Management Pre-requisites: None

Credit Points: 8 Subject Description: This subject provides an introduction
Pre-requisites: None to management and leadership for new or emerging
managers in health care. It focuses on developing an
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Co-requisites: None
awareness of each student’s strengths and abilities, and
Subject Description: This course should provide students explores important aspects of management in physical and
with an overview of workplace injury management human resources. This subject includes: Covey’s leadership
and return to work strategies. Principles of workplace theories; time management; conflict theory; managing
rehabilitation and legislative requirements specific to NSW conflict; grievance procedures; culture; socialization;
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will be covered. Students should gain practical skills and communication; change theories; change in cultures; reality
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experience in workplace injury management and assessment shock; individual responsibilities; management/leadership
through the use of case studies, with the emphasis on responsibilities; awareness of the responsibilities of others;
risk assessment; and risk management.

GHMB903 Scientific and Qualitative GHMB912 Midwifery Practice 2
Developments in Acute Spring Wollongong On Campus
Care Nursing Credit Points: 4
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Not on offer in 2011 Pre-requisites: GHMB911, GHMB914 (full-time students),
Credit Points: 6 GHMB916, GHMB950
Pre-requisites: None Co-requisites: GHMB915, GHMB917, GHMB923 (full-time
students)
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Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: Investigates technological, biological, Subject Description: This subject is the second of three
psychological and sociological developments that have subjects that allows the student to acquire the necessary
created an impact in acute care nursing in recent times. clinical experiences determined by the national regulatory
Insights into specific technology and pharmacology used for authority. The student progresses along a continuum,
diagnostic or therapeutic purposes by nurses and the Health developing and consolidating skills and knowledge in the
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team will be targeted, including their characteristics, uses provision of care of the woman and her family learnt in the
and efficacies within an holistic nursing care framework. clinical context.
GHMB905 Special Topic in Nursing GHMB913 Midwifery Practice 3

Not on offer in 2011 Summer 2011/2012 Wollongong On Campus
Education
Pre-requisites: None Pre-requisites: GHMB911, GHMB912, GHMB914,
GHMB915, GHMB916, GHMB917, GHMB923, GHMB950
Co-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: This is a combined program of
research and coursework leading to the completion of a Subject Description: This subject is the third of three
minor project. Students will be expected to work closely subjects that allows the student to acquire the necessary
Engineering
with a supervisor on a project where a common interest clinical experiences as designated by the Nurses and
exists. Midwives Board New South Wales. Midwifery Practice 3 is
designed for the student to continue, and finally complete,
GHMB906 Acute Care Nursing: the provision of care of the woman and her family and
to build on skills acquired whilst undertaking Midwifery
Reflections on Practice Practice 1 & 2.
Graduate School
of Medicine
Credit Points: 6 GHMB914 Art and Science of Midwifery 1

Subject Description: Focuses on relevant theories, themes Pre-requisites: GHMB916 (Part-time students)
and issues that have a practical bearing upon acute
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Co-requisites: GHMB911, GHMB916, GHMB950
care nursing, and on models of acute care nursing that Subject Description: This subject is designed to be taken
address evidence based practice. Practical aspects include in conjunction with the clinical subject, GHMB911
pathophysiology of the Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Midwifery Practice 1. The subject provides the theoretical
Nervous and Alimentary systems and Acid Base balance; framework to enable student midwives to function safely
and Introduction to Electrocardiograph Interpretation. while providing ‘woman centred care’ to each individual
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woman, her baby and family throughout pregnancy, birth
GHMB911 Midwifery Practice 1 and the postnatal period. Midwifery management of the
Autumn Wollongong On Campus well ‘woman’ throughout the childbearing continuum
Credit Points: 4 and healthy baby will be emphasised. An ability to review
Pre-requisites: GHMB916 (Part-time students) literature is an essential component of this subject. Students
are expected to demonstrate higher order thinking in the
Co-requisites: GHMB914 (Full-time students), GHMB916 application of knowledge to practice. Critical analysis
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(Full-time students), GHMB950 (Full-time students) will be based on evidence and include active reflection on
Subject Description: This subject is the first of three clinical experiences. Students are expected to facilitate
subjects that allows the student to acquire the necessary their own learning by utilising the Library Database
clinical experiences as designated by the NMB NSW. Workshops and the IT services available at the University.
Midwifery Practice 1 is designed to introduce the student Students are expected to achieve a high level of learning
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to the provision of care of the woman and her family that is evidenced by the quality of analysis, synthesis and
throughout pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period. evaluation of evidence based research and its application to
Special emphasis is on the well woman, pregnancy, midwifery practice.
fetus, birth, postnatal period and the neonate. Potential
complications during childbearing and management GHMB915 Art and Science of Midwifery 2
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of high-risk women are examined. There will be an Spring Wollongong On Campus

emphasis on evidence-based practice, critical appraisal and
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Credit Points: 6
professional issues for midwives. The practical application
of different models of care is also explored. This subject Pre-requisites: GHMB911, GHMB914, GHMB916,
includes clinical practice. GHMB950

Co-requisites: GHMB912, GHMB917, GHMB923 students to be advocates for woman centred choices and for
Subject Description: This subject is designed to be taken fostering development of the midwifery professional. The
in conjunction with the clinical subject, GHMB912 implication of the content of this subject is to reiterate the
Arts
Midwifery Practice 2. GHMB915 Art and Science of primary health care role of the midwife and the importance
Midwifery 2 has been designed for the student to build on of cultural safety.
learning and understanding of the theoretical frameworks
underpinning midwifery practice. This subject develops
GHMB923 Legal and Professional Issues
the midwives understanding of midwifery care relating to Spring Wollongong Flexible
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complexities arising in pregnancy, labour, postnatal and Credit Points: 6

neonatal periods. An ability to review literature remains an Pre-requisites: None
integral component of this subject. Students are expected
to continue to facilitate their own learning by utilising the Co-requisites: None
Library Database Workshops and the IT services available Subject Description: This subject is designed to assist
at the University. They are expected to demonstrate a high students to deal with legal, ethical and professional issues
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level of learning that is evidenced by the quality of analysis, in relation to their area of clinical practice. Relevant
synthesis and evaluation of evidence based research and its Australian legislation, appropriate case law, principles of
application to midwifery practice. conflict management, and examples of ethical and moral
reasoning will be used to provide a framework for clinical
GHMB916 Human Reproduction decision-making. Advances in scientific knowledge and
Autumn Wollongong On Campus technology and demands on health care resources mean
Education
that health care professionals such as midwives and nurses

Credit Points: 6
participate in decisions of legal, moral and professional
Pre-requisites: None significance. In order to be accountable to their clients and
Co-requisites: None their profession, health professionals need the opportunity
Subject Description: This subject is designed to provide to study legal, moral and professional issues so that they are
capable of engaging in clinical decision-making processes
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students with comprehensive knowledge of anatomy and

physiology related to conception, pregnancy and birth. which take into account the inherent legal, ethical and
The human body cell structure, genetic and teratogenic professional concerns. This subject is designed to assist
influences on conception, embryonic, fetal and neonatal students to think critically and creatively. It draws on
development are addressed. Maternal adaptation/responses different ways of thinking and learning so that students
to pregnancy and labour are addressed. Fetal adaptation to can form connections between insights, inspiration, logic
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and questions. It is built on the assumption that effective

of Medicine
extrauterine life and the physiology of the postnatal period

are included to enhance midwifery management in the learning occurs when student are interested in resolving an
postnatal period. Technology used in assessment, diagnosis issue in their own mind. The subject design enables students
and intervention at all stages of the reproductive process to develop their inquiry skills, develop their own criteria
will be explained in terms of scientific principles. The for criticism of the hypotheses and answers they develop,
synthesize complex information and conduct intellectual
subject acknowledges the importance of research; hence

emphasis is placed on current research applicable to human simulations of their answers. In this way the subject provides
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reproduction. Students’ tutorial presentations also provide a real and relevant connection with clinical practice.
extra learning opportunities for the student to appreciate
some of the broader issues in human reproduction. The
GHMB925 Effective Leadership in Health
knowledge gained from this subject provides midwives with Summer 2010/Autumn 2011 Wollongong Flexible
an important component of a scientific knowledge base from Autumn Wollongong Flexible
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which to plan and provide midwifery care. This is facilitated Spring Wollongong Flexible
and enhanced by the inclusion of clinical application of
theory to practice wherever possible. Credit Points: 6
GHMB917 Midwifery in the Social Context Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: This subject focuses on leadership
Credit Points: 6 that creates the climate in which people work together
Law
Pre-requisites: None to achieve successful outcomes from the challenges they

confront. Each topic is designed to increase the learners’
Co-requisites: None
understanding and knowledge of the characteristics
Subject Description: This subject will provide the student of effective leadership and the various organisational
with an in depth knowledge of theory and research, environments in which leaders operate. Learners will be
on psychological, sociological and cultural influences
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exposed to various models of leadership and encouraged

throughout the period of pregnancy, childbirth, and to explore their own antecedent leadership characteristics.
parenting. Evidenced based research, and knowledge of Leadership requires an understanding of organisational
national guidelines and community resources are utilised culture, interpersonal relationships, processes and systems.
to equip the student to assist the contemporary family The Health Services environment presents unique
Sydney Business
throughout this transition to parenthood. Students are leadership challenges which will be explored and analysed.
challenged to explore their own values and belief systems.
School
Specifically, the subject examines five practices of leadership

They are encouraged to develop an appreciation for identified by Kouses and Posner, namely: model the way,
cultural and social diversity and differing perspectives they inspire a shared vision; challenge the process; enable others
encounter in the clinical setting. This subject enables the to act; and encourage the heart.

GHMB926 Coaching Skills for Subject Description: This subject provides students
Healthcare Leaders with a contemporary framework for understanding the
rehabilitation and recovery process for people with a
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mental illness. It provides students with a set of knowledge
Spring Wollongong Flexible and skills that can be applied in a range of contexts
Credit Points: 6 including case management and psychosocial rehabilitation
Pre-requisites: None services in both government and non-government
sectors located in metropolitan, rural and remote areas.
Commerce
Co-requisites: None The subject examines theoretical and empirical issues
Subject Description: This subject focuses on concepts and associated with change enhancement, needs identification,
skills that can be used to achieve solutions and results in the collaborative goal setting, and collaborative task setting and
workplace and is particularly relevant for people interested monitoring outcomes. The skills component focuses on an
in professional, practice and organisational development. understanding of the relationship between the clinician and
It is divided into four modules: Coaching skills for the consumer (working alliance) and the process of recovery
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healthcare leaders provides an orientation to facilitating from mental illness undertaken by an individual consumer.
solution-focused, person-centred, goal-oriented processes;
Solution-focused, person-centred, goal-oriented processes GHMB933 Comprehensive Systems
enables participants to become even more competent in of Mental Health Care
facilitating learning, change, performance and human Not on offer in 2011
flourishing; Motivational Change provides participants with
Credit Points: 6
Education
a conceptual framework and practical strategies that can be
used to facilitate change as well as strategies for assessing Pre-requisites: None
and enhancing motivation, and working with people’s needs Co-requisites: None
and values.
GHMB928 Introduction to of basic theoretical models used to explain psychiatric
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disorder and presents a historical overview of mental health
Ophthalmic Nursing services. It examines the impact of the National Mental
Spring Wollongong Flexible Health Strategy on the development of an integrated,
Credit Points: 6 comprehensive mental health service. Students are provided
Pre-requisites: None with an understanding of each component of a community
service network, including the role and function of crisis
Graduate School
Co-requisites: None intervention services, residential services, hospital based
of Medicine
Subject Description: This subject aims to prepare the nurse services, and multidisciplinary mental health structures.
for a role in Ophthalmic environments. The subject aims to The role of consumer and carer advocacy organisations is
develop the nurse’s in-depth knowledge and understanding examined.
of Anatomy and Physiology, Pathophysiology,

Pharmacology, Disease and Disorders of the eye, Theory GHMB934 Assessment and Diagnosis
of Ophthalmic Nursing Practice, Health Promotion and in Mental Health
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relevant Legal and Professional Issues. The subject promotes Autumn Wollongong Flexible
a problem-solving approach to Ophthalmic nursing practice
and enables students to facilitate practice development. Credit Points: 6
GHMB929 Developing Ophthalmic Co-requisites: None
Nursing Practice
Informatics
Subject Description: This subject examines the importance
Spring Wollongong Flexible of various approaches and methods of assessment, including
Credit Points: 6 the assessment interview, the psychiatric history, symptom
Pre-requisites: None descriptions, functional assessment and family assessment.
The major classification systems of DSM-IV and ICD-10
Co-requisites: GHMB928 are examined in relation to their utility in identifying,
Subject Description: This subject will require students describing and communicating about mental illness.
Law
to gain mastery level of essential practical skills

required to function as a specialist ophthalmic nurse, GHMB935 Case Management in
utilising theoretical knowledge gained in Introduction Mental Health
to Ophthalmic Nursing. The subject involves clinical Spring Wollongong Flexible
placements within ophthalmic centres where students will
Credit Points: 6
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be supervised and assessed by clinical experts.

GHMB932 Principles and Practices of Co-requisites: None
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Subject Description: The subject introduces candidates to
Autumn Wollongong Flexible the theory and practice of case management. It presents an
Sydney Business
Credit Points: 6 overview of interventions and treatment options for people

School
Pre-requisites: None presenting with acute psychiatric disorders as well as those

requiring more intensive rehabilitation. Principles and
Co-requisites: None

strategies for crisis intervention, including pharmacological Pre-requisites: None
management and family and network interventions are Co-requisites: None
examined in detail. The clinical approach adopted is based
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on cognitive behavioural principles. Exclusions: GHMB954

Subject Description: This subject will provide an
GHMB936 Supervised Clinical Practice understanding of the pharmacological, psychological and
Not on offer in 2011 sociological basis of alcohol and other drug (AOD) use
and dependence. It will focus on government, intersectoral
Credit Points: 6
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and community approaches to inform, minimise and

Pre-requisites: None treat the harm caused by the use of alcohol and other
Co-requisites: None drugs. Contemporary issues, perspectives and approaches,
Subject Description: A range of clinical placement which impact on both national and global policies, will be
opportunities are available within Mental Health Services. explored.
However, before enrolling in this subject students must
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negotiate details of their proposed placement with the GHMB940 Indigenous Family Studies
course coordinator and nominated clinical supervisor. Autumn Wollongong Distance
Students must develop and submit an outline of the Credit Points: 6
program including a description of the nature of the clinical Pre-requisites: None
work, specific competencies to be developed, and how
the development of competencies will be monitored and Co-requisites: None
Education
evaluated by the clinical supervisor. Subject Description: This subject provides an overview
of the societal and familial structures underpinning
GHMB937 Context of General Practice Indigenous peoples in Australia. There is a focus on the
Autumn Wollongong Flexible links between family and health, the role of Indigenous
women in particular, and other relevant cultural, historical
Credit Points: 6
and social factors.
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Co-requisites: None GHMB941 Indigenous Health Patterns
Subject Description: This subject will address the historical, Spring Wollongong Distance
political, economical and sociological context of general Credit Points: 6
practice. This subject will also include the structure of the
Graduate School
of Medicine
Australian health care system, general practice models -

both national and international, government incentive Co-requisites: None
schemes, determinants of workload, care coordination, Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to examine
collaborative work practices, professional boundaries, and the relationships between mainstream/western approaches
patient information management. to health care provisions and Indigenous Australia
approaches to health care provision.

GHMB938 Practice Nursing
Sciences
Annual Wollongong Flexible GHMB942 Special Topic

Spring2011/Autumn2012 Wollongong Flexible Annual Wollongong Distance
Credit Points: 6 Autumn Wollongong Distance
Pre-requisites: None Spring Wollongong Distance
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Co-requisites: None Spring2011/Autumn2012 Wollongong Distance

Subject Description: This subject will address the Credit Points: 12
theoretical principles and the application of these, to Pre-requisites: None
the clinical practice context of the practice nurse within Co-requisites: None
general practice. This subject will examine evidence based
practice in relation to nursing treatments and procedures, Subject Description: This subject is designed for students to
health promotion, and chronic disease self-management. develop a proposal for a research study towards a Master Of
Law
This subject will also enable the student to undertake a Indigenous Health, and for non research students wishing
critical analysis of their own clinical practice and develop to complete a minor project in a specific content area. The
strategies for professional development within their own research students will be supervised by a lecturer who has
practice. This critical analysis will be based upon best expertise in research and chosen the field of study. The
practice in relation to general practice nursing. Clinical techniques of study will include library searches, an oral
presentation of the proposal, and a written proposal. For
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competence will also be monitored in partnership with

general practice and the School of Nursing, Midwifery and non-research students the content will reflect the content
Indigenous Health, University of Wollongong. area of the specified topic being studied under a supervisor.
The techniques of study will include library, an oral
GHMB939 Alcohol & Other Drug Studies presentation of the proposal, and a written minor project.
Sydney Business

GHMB943 Health and Human Ecology
School
Autumn Wollongong Distance Autumn Wollongong Distance


Pre-requisites: None GHMB950 Reflective Practice 1
Co-requisites: None Autumn Wollongong Distance
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of and an opportunity for discourse on key factors to be Spring Wollongong Flexible
considered in environment, health and planning for urban,
rural and remote Indigenous communities. There is a focus
on the requirements of public health policy and legislation. Credit Points: 6
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There is also a critical interrogation of the relationship Pre-requisites: None
between the environment and issues of public and
Co-requisites: None
community health. Issues such as research, environmental
racism, health settings, access to public health facilities Subject Description: This Reflective Practice subject
and population stresses will be examined in the light of develops (or enhances existing) personal conceptual
their impact on allocation of health resources and service frameworks and skills of reflectivity applicable to practice,
Creative Arts
delivery. to enable participants to ‘stand back’ from situations, to
see the ‘whole of the moon’ rather than just ‘the crescent’.
GHMB944 Community Resource Planning The subject promotes reflection upon theory and research
Spring Wollongong Distance which underpins practice, to enable participants to identify
potential areas for practice development and meaningful
Credit Points: 6 research.
Education
Co-requisites: None GHMB951 Reflective Practice 2
Subject Description: This subject will provide students
with an opportunity to identify, develop and evaluate Spring Wollongong Flexible
practical applications of health promotion in Indigenous Credit Points: 6
communities. The subject introduces the principles and
Engineering
theory of health promotion within a primary health care
and community development framework. Some of the Co-requisites: None
principles that guide education for health and planning Subject Description: This subject will build on the
education sessions are also discussed. objectives for GHMB950 (its pre-requisite) in that it will
enable students to further develop skills in writing literature
GHMB948 Hand Management, Therapy
Graduate School
reviews, as the rhetoric of literature searching and analysis.
of Medicine
and Rehabilitation The particular focus of how these skills are utilised will be
Spring Wollongong Flexible very much the domain of the student. He/she will be able
to decide whether they wish to develop skills of: sustaining
Credit Points: 6
argument(s) through an extended piece of written work;
Pre-requisites: None writing for publication; or, developing an evidence base

Co-requisites: None for planned innovation. There will also be an opportunity
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for students to consider skills related to framing research
Subject Description: This subject aims to prepare the nurse
questions and writing research proposals from the basis of
to manage patients who require hand management, therapy
their reflections on practice.
and rehabilitation. It is anticipated that the graduates of
this course will demonstrate expertise and confidence to
GHMB953 Special Topic in Nursing
function and engage in the management of hand injuries/
Informatics
trauma conditions, wound care and associated long term
rehabilitation and health promotion. This subject promotes Spring Wollongong On Campus
a problem-solving approach to hand nursing practice and Credit Points: 6
enables students to facilitate practice development.
GHMB949 Developing Hand Nursing Practice Co-requisites: None
Spring Wollongong Flexible Subject Description: This subject is designed for students to
Law
Credit Points: 6 develop a proposal for a research study towards a Master Of

Nursing - Research, and for non research students wishing
to complete a minor project in a specific content area. The
Co-requisites: GHMB948 research students will be supervised by a lecturer who has
Subject Description: This subject will require students to expertise in research and chosen the field of study. The
gain mastery level of essential practical skills required to techniques of study will include library searches, an oral
Science
function as a specialist hand nurse, utilising theoretical presentation of the proposal, and a written proposal. For
knowledge gained in Hand Management, Therapy and non-research students the content will reflect the content
Rehabilitation. The subject involves clinical placements area of the specified topic being studied under a supervisor.
within hand facilities where students will be supervised by
GHMB954 Studies in Alcohol
Sydney Business
clinical experts.
and Other Drugs
School

Credit Points: 6

Co-requisites: None the dementia care courses and will extend the knowledge
and skills developed in the GHMB955 Dementia Across
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Exclusions: GHMB939 Care Setting in the program. This subject provides the
Subject Description: This subject will provide an opportunity to apply the theoretical concepts of dementia
understanding of the pharmacological, psychological and care in practice and focuses on the partnership with
sociological basis of drug use and drug dependence. It individuals, carers and health professional colleagues in
examines drug and alcohol use from a historical perspective the delivery of care for persons experiencing dementia. The
Commerce
and explores the impact that so called ‘grand theories’ of topics include: promotion of healthy lifestyles; protection of
drug use has had on contemporary attitudes to substance rights and interests; culturally diverse communities; younger
use, on government policies and on treatment modalities. people with dementia and rural and remote issues.
GHMB955 Dementia Care Across Settings GHMB959 Innovation and Change: Tools
Autumn Wollongong Distance for Practice Development
Creative Arts

Subject Description: The following will be the focus in Subject Description: The subject focuses on participatory
Education
this subject: workshop activities to develop new clinical teaching practices. Students will explore concepts
skills and influence attitudes about working with people of engagement and collaboration, clinical puzzling,
with dementia and their carers;development of advanced future focused approaches to practice change, practice
presentation skills through the poster assessment. The development, clinical evaluation and the evolution of
subject provides the opportunities to challenge negative cultures of learning in clinical contexts.
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attitudes and understanding about how situations, not

individuals with dementia, are the cause of the distress GHMB960 Facilitation and Education Skills
expressed. for Practice Development
GHMB956 Policy and Practice in the
Credit Points: 6
Care of Older People
Graduate School
of Medicine

Co-requisites: None
Credit Points: 6
to essential skills for facilitating education and practice
Pre-requisites: None development and the development of cultures of learning in
Co-requisites: None clinical practice settings. It offers students the opportunity

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Subject Description: This subject aims to provide an to explore theoretical perspectives of learning, clinical
opportunity for students to explore health care issues, teaching styles, characteristics of adult learners and the
policy and practice relevant in the care of older people and development of cultures of learning.
develop a deeper understanding for appropriate responses to
the needs of this group. GHMB989 Mental Health Nursing: Clinical
Principles and Practice
Informatics
GHMB957 Rehabilitation: Concepts Annual Wollongong Flexible

and Practice Spring2011/Autumn2012 Wollongong Flexible
Spring Wollongong Distance Pre-requisites: None
Law

Co-requisites: None the Postgraduate Certificate and Masters Degree in Mental
Subject Description: This subject aims to provide an Health Nursing. It will provide a broad perspective into:
opportunity for students to develop a deeper understanding the nursing assessment and care of people with a mental
of the concepts and practice of rehabilitation care through illness; the diagnostic outline for mental illness and the
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its associated partnerships. main diagnostic groups; provide an outline of the more
contemporary issues in mental health care, including care
GHMB958 Advancements in Dementia Care through the lifespan, suicide, dual diagnosis and trans-
cultural mental health care. The subject will provide the
nurse with a more detailed knowledge of mental illness and
Sydney Business
some clinical skills in the assessment and nursing care of

Credit Points: 6 these people.
School
GHMB997 Major Project

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Co-requisites: None Subject Description: This subject focuses on knowledge
Subject Description: This is a combined program of and skills required of an advanced professional. The clinical
research and coursework leading to the completion of a supervision component will cover theories and models of
major project. Students will be expected to work closely clinical supervision, and the rationale, procedures, and best-
with a supervisor on a project where a common interest practice guidelines regarding formulating supervision plans,
Commerce
exists. conducting supervision, assessing supervisee performance
and evaluating supervision programs. In addition to didactic
GHMB998 Minor Thesis teaching, skills training methods (e.g., role-play, videotapes)
will be used. This subject will also include a 250-hour
clinical practicum within an advanced professional or
Credit Points: 24 clinical supervision area.
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Co-requisites: None
GHMC931 Clinical Neuropsychology
Subject Description: This is a major component of a
combined coursework/thesis program in the Masters of Credit Points: 4
Nursing undertaken by candidates enrolled in the School of Pre-requisites: None
Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health. A thesis must Co-requisites: None
Education
be submitted and assessed according to the Course Rules for
Masters’ Candidates. Thesis work is only commenced with Subject Description: This subject aims to introduce
the approval from the coordinator of the subject and the students to neuroanatomy and theories of
Head of the School. Students will be required to present a neuropsychological assessment and approaches to
seminar on their chosen thesis topic prior to completion of rehabilitation. The subject will deal with: basic brain
the thesis. anatomy; principles of neuropsychological assessment;
Engineering
administration and interpretation of neuropsychological
GHMC914 Thesis tests; neuropsychological report writing; neuropsychological
disorders.
Credit Points: 48 GHMC943 Practicum 2A
Graduate School
of Medicine
Subject Description: Thesis for the Doctor of Psychology Pre-requisites: GHMC938 Practicum 1A
(Clinical). This subject, in conjunction with Research Co-requisites: None
Project A and Research Project C, comprises the research

component of the DPsych degree. Subject Description: The practicum is composed of 300
hours of case-work from the Northfields Clinic and/
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GHMC920 Psychotherapy of or external agencies providing psychological services.
The student might be required to attend group and
Personality Disorders individual supervision sessions as well as have assessment/
Autumn Wollongong On Campus therapy sessions taped for discussion and feedback. The
Credit Points: 4 placement may occur with agencies providing either child
Informatics
GHMC942 and GHMC944, exposure to a wide range
Co-requisites: None of clinical/applied contexts (specified elsewhere) will be
Subject Description: This subject focuses on advanced required.
training in the treatment of personality disorders and
complex cases. Classification, aetiology, and treatment GHMC944 Practicum 2B
models and methods will be addressed through workshops Not on offer in 2011
and clinical presentations. Satisfactory completion of
Law
Credit Points: 4
a 250-hour supervised practicum training with clients
in personality disorders or equivalent area is required Pre-requisites: None
as part of this subject. The primary focus will be on Co-requisites: None
conducting evidence-based practice for enhancing a client’s
Subject Description: The practicum is composed of 250
interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress
hours of case-work from Northfields clinic and/or external
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tolerance. Training will emphasise developing skills to deal

agencies. The student might be required to attend group and
with therapeutic stalemates, comorbid psychopathology,
individual supervision sessions as well as have assessment/
self-harm behaviours, acute crises, and building effective
therapy sessions taped for discussion and feedback. The
therapy teams.
placement may occur with agencies providing either child
Sydney Business
GHMC921 Clinical Supervision and Practice GHMC938, and GHMC943, exposure to a wide range of
School
Spring Wollongong On Campus clinical/applied contexts will be required.

Credit Points: 4

GHMC946 Research Project A Psychometric assessment methods, that are relevant
Not on offer in 2011 to understanding adults and children with psychiatric
disorders characterised primarily by depression and anxiety,
Credit Points: 8
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will also be covered.

Co-requisites: None GHMC952 Principles of Psychotherapy
students with a wide variety of research skills required Autumn Wollongong On Campus
Commerce
for professional psychology. The content will begin by Credit Points: 8

designs, methods of data collection, followed by discussion
of principles and procedures governing selection and Co-requisites: None
implementation of data analyses. Ethical issues in Subject Description: This subject provides students with a
Creative Arts
conducting research are reviewed. Students will develop set of research-based interventions, strategies and skills for
skills to evaluate research critically and interpret data. conducting psychological therapy for children and adults.
Students will develop and conduct a research project in The subject examines the microskills of interviewing,
a relevant area of professional psychology and submit a goal setting, problem solving, monitoring and reviewing,
comprehensive literature review. Students completing the relationship enhancement, and selection of appropriate
MPsych program will also complete Research Project B and interventions depending on client need. Satisfactory
a project report in the format of a journal article. completion of 100 hours of practical training with clients
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is required. Training methods include video feedback and

GHMC947 Research Project B direct observation of clinical skills. The subject provides the
Not on offer in 2011 principles of empirically-based psychotherapy with children
Credit Points: 16 and adults in individual, family and group therapy formats.
Pre-requisites: None GHMC953 Neuropsychology &
Engineering
Co-requisites: None Neuropsychiatric Disorders

for professional psychology. The context will begin by Pre-requisites: GHMC951 or GHMC952
Graduate School
of Medicine

designs, methods of data collection, followed by discussion Subject Description: This subject will equip students with
of principles and procedures governing selection and knowledge of the theoretical and practical issues that
implementation of data analyses. Ethical issues in impinge on the assessment of children and adults who
conducting research are reviewed. Students will develop present with disorders, stemming from primary neurological
skills to evaluate research critically and interpret data. pathology. This will be achieved through a combination of
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lectures, workshop activities, independent study, and 150

a relevant area of professional psychology and submit a hours of supervised clinical practice at Northfields Clinic.
comprehensive literature review and a project report in the The subject content related to clinical neuropsychological
form of a journal article. assessment will include: the main diagnostic and
classificatory systems; principles of psychometric assessment;
GHMC951 Child and Adult Assessment the selection, administration and interpretation of specific
Informatics
and Psychopathology tests; and the development of clinical formulations

Autumn Wollongong On Campus that can be used to guide treatment. Topics relating to
Credit Points: 8 psychopathological theory will include basic neuroanatomy
and neuropathology and theoretical and clinical models of
Pre-requisites: None psychotic and behavioural disorders in children and adults.
Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: This course focuses on equipping GHMC954 Cognitive Behavioural Therapies
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clinical psychology students with theoretical knowledge Spring Wollongong On Campus

and practical skills relevant to the assessment and Spring2011/Autumn2012 Wollongong On Campus
formulation of mental disorders in adults and children.
Credit Points: 8
This is achieved through a combination of lectures,
workshop activities, independent study, and 50 hours of Pre-requisites: None
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supervised clinical practice at Northfields Clinic. The Co-requisites: None

clinical-theoretical part of the course will describe models
Subject Description: The subject aims to provide students
of human cognitive processes such as memory and higher
with knowledge of the principles, procedures, applications,
intellectual functioning and the ways in which these
and research associated with psychotherapy for children and
functions may become disturbed in people with mental
adults for a wide range of psychological disorders. Students
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disorders. The assessment and diagnosis components of the

will also obtain practical skills training in the conduct
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course will cover the main diagnostic classificatory systems.

of therapy. The focus will be on cognitive behavioural
therapies. Apart from lectures, training methods will

include demonstration of therapy, role-play sessions, use examined for problems such as mental retardation, conduct
of videotapes, and a minimum of 100 hours of clinical disorders, attention deficit hyperactive disorders, learning
practicum within the Northfields Clinic or other equivalent problems, anxiety and depressive disorders, and early onset
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agency. psychosis.
GHMC955 Health and Wellbeing GHMC979 Major Research Project

Autumn Wollongong On Campus Annual Wollongong Flexible
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Subject Description: This subject examines health Co-requisites: None
psychology, behavioural medicine, psychopharmacology Subject Description: Students complete an empirical
and rehabilitation models of intervention. Stress and coping
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study on a research topic chosen from given areas of staff
are examined within individuals, groups and populations. expertise. Projects may be conducted in small groups,
Current evidence based practice of psychopharmacology however, write-ups will be completed and assessed
is also considered. Satisfactory completion of 300 hours individually. Weekly research seminars consist of discussion
of practical training with clients is required as part of this of the research process, selecting a topic, and enhancing
subject. Focus will be on applications where a clinical writing and oral presentation skills.
psychologist in practice may be active, including treating
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substance dependence, chronic pain, cancer, cardiovascular GHMC981 Research Project C
disease, HIV/AIDS, chronic and terminal illnesses,
implementing behavioural interventions for physical
activity and dietary change, positive psychology techniques Credit Points: 16
and lifeskills coaching. Pre-requisites: GHMC946 Research Project A
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Co-requisites: None
GHMC956 Special Groups and Methods
Subject Description: Research Project C in combination
with Research Project A, aims to equip students with a
Spring2011/Autumn2012 Wollongong On Campus wide variety of research skills required for professional
Credit Points: 8 psychology. The subject covers ethical issues in research,
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Pre-requisites: None the importance of conceptual and theoretical foundations
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in research, how to critically evaluate research, establishing
Co-requisites: None aims, sampling, design, methods of data collection,
Subject Description: While many of the skills obtained in principles and procedures governing selection and
clinical training are ubiquitous, students need to consider implementation of data analyses. Students will receive
the unique needs and considerations of special needs assistance in data entry, screening, and analysis using SPSS.

groups and take this into account in their psychological Students will learn the stylistic requirements of scientific
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practice. This subject introduces the student to the writing for research publication. Research Project A, C and
application of psychological principles to special needs the Major Thesis comprise the research component of the
groups and in special situations. In particular, the subject Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) degree.
will address needs as they relate to working with people
with developmental disabilities, working in forensic GHMC982 Research Project D
environments and relevant sociocultural considerations. Annual Wollongong On Campus
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Additional ethical and professional issues that pertain to
Credit Points: 24
these groups and situations will be addressed. Successful
completion of this subject will also include 300 practicum Pre-requisites: None
hours in a relevant clinical placement, supported by Co-requisites: None
appropriate clinical supervision. Subject Description: This subject focuses on advancement
of research skills particularly within the areas of data
GHMC978 Child and Adolescent Psychology analyses and thesis writing. The candidate will be required
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Autumn Wollongong Distance to attend regular sessions with the research supervisor. In
Spring Wollongong Flexible certain cases, attendance at specified research lectures,
Spring Wollongong On Campus seminars and other workshops might be required. The
project culminates in the submission of a research thesis.
Credit Points: 6
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Pre-requisites: None GHMC983 Research Project E

Subject Description: This subject focuses on a range of Credit Points: 12
childhood and adolescent concerns or problem behaviours Pre-requisites: None
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within a broad developmental framework. The subject will

Co-requisites: None
provide students with a general introduction to the specific
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problems and needs of children and parents who present

to psychologists in clinical practice. Individual and family
based assessment and intervention approaches will be

Subject Description: This subject focuses on research skills GHMC988 Contemporary Issues
appropriate for practising professionals, including setting for Professional and
up systems for data collection and management in agencies,
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analyses of clinical data, and reporting of results. If data

collection is involved, this will be a minor component. In Autumn Wollongong Flexible
certain cases, attendance at specified research seminars and Autumn Wollongong On Campus
workshops might be required. The project will culminate Credit Points: 6
in a) a research proposal describing research aims,
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procedures for collection, management and analyses of
routinely collected data, or b) analyses of archival data and Co-requisites: None
preparation of a manuscript for submission to a scientific Subject Description: This subject addresses areas of practice
journal. Occasionally the report may also take the form of a that will most likely be experienced by psychologists in their
comprehensive review of literature on a clinical topic. professional work, using a combination of on-line lectures
and workshop involvement. Subject areas will include
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GHMC984 Social Psychology and Health ethical and legal issues in psychological practice, case
Spring Wollongong Flexible conceptualisation, assessment procedures and treatment
Spring Wollongong On Campus options, report writing skills, issues of therapeutic alliance,
and professional self-care. Interpersonal skills will be
Credit Points: 6
addressed within the context of these subject areas.
Pre-requisites: See Postgraduate Diploma entry
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requirements GHMC989 Advanced Abnormal Psychology

Subject Description: This course will address key Autumn Wollongong Flexible
theoretical and empirical issues in the area of Health Credit Points: 6
Psychology. It is predicated on preserving a balance
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between internal and external factors in the causation

and maintenance of complex human behaviour. Current Co-requisites: None
theories about biological, psychological, social and cultural Subject Description: This subject builds upon previous
determinants of health behaviour will be examined from study in core areas of abnormal psychology, with
the perspective of the scientist - practitioner model. A range contributions from personality, learning, and developmental
of psychological principles will be examined within the psychology to consider the way theories of human behaviour
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context of formulating a treatment and evaluation proposal help our understanding of psychopathology. Students will be
or prevention program designed to change health injurious expected to develop a critical and analytical understanding
behaviour or support health enhancing behaviour. of the conceptual frameworks and assumptions of a number
of major schools of abnormal psychology. The etiology and
GHMC985 Principles and Practices of maintenance of clinical disorders will be examined from a
Psychological Assessment variety of theoretical and research perspectives.

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GHMC990 Advanced Clinical Issues A
Credit Points: 6
Credit Points: 4
Co-requisites: None
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Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to examine
the principles underpinning psychological assessment Subject Description: This subject refers to an in-depth
and introduce students to the practices of psychological coverage of any specific topic of assessment or therapy
assessment. The subject is designed to integrate learning determined by the Clinical Programs Director to be of
in previous years including theories of personality, relevance for the student’s unique set of circumstances. The
intelligence combined with statistical theory and then topic can relate to a specific disorder or a specific assessment
examine how these issues are used in practice. Criteria to or therapeutic intervention. Coverage will include a
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understand and evaluate psychological tests will be used intensive review of current literature including current
as a common theme throughout the subject, including controversies, a critical evaluation of theoretical bases and
examination of their construct validity. The general ethical practical applications. Teaching and assessment methods
issues of psychological assessment will be compared to will depend on the topic chosen.
the specific Australian Psychological Society guidelines
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for psychological assessment. After examination of the GHMC991 Advanced Practicum A

theoretical principles, students will have the opportunity to Not on offer in 2011
administer, score and interpret commonly used assessment Credit Points: 4
tools used to assess general intelligence, emotional
intelligence, personality and vocational preference and
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psychological well-being. Co-requisites: None

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Subject Description: The practicum is composed of at least Co-requisites: None
200 hours of supervised casework from the Northfields Subject Description: This subject will assist students to
Clinic or other specified agencies that provide psychological fulfil NSW Psychologists Registration Board requirements
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services. Casework will include assessment and treatment for Supervision. It consists of weekly meetings of up to 5
of difficult psychological problems. The student will be students and a clinical supervisor to discuss applications
required to attend group and individual supervision sessions. of psychological skills to practice. While this subject
is independent from GHMC969 (Professional Practice
GHMC992 Advanced Practicum B Workshops B), students enrolled in both subjects will have
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Not on offer in 2011 an opportunity to use the group supervision to further
Credit Points: 4 develop skills learned in workshops. This subject will build
on the skills and experiences of Professional Practice Group
Supervision A.
Co-requisites: None
PSYC969 Professional Practice Workshop B
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Subject Description: The practicum is composed of at least
200 hours of supervised casework from the Northfields Not on offer in 2011
Clinic or other specified agencies that provide psychological Credit Points: 8
services. Casework will include assessment and treatment
of difficult psychological problems. The student will be Pre-requisites: 4 year degree in Psychology
required to attend group and individual supervision sessions. Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: This subject will assist students to
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PSYC966 Professional Practice fulfil NSW Psychologists Registration Board requirements
Group Supervision A for Approved Workshops and Seminars. It consists of 8
Not on offer in 2011 workshops on four board required certificate subjects:
Credit Points: 8 Intervention Strategies; Record Keeping; Development and
Maintenance of Psychological Skills; and Data Collection
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and Evaluation. Workshops will be delivered by specialist
Co-requisites: None professionals and/or academics with specific skills and
Subject Description: This subject will assist students to knowledge in the identified areas, will be skills based and
fulfil NSW Psychologists Registration Board requirements will be delivered in block workshop formats. While this
for Supervision. It consists of meetings of up to 5 subject is independent from GHMC968 (Professional
Practice Group Supervision B), students enrolled in
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students and a clinical supervisor to discuss applications
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of psychological skills to practice. While this subject both subjects will have an opportunity to use the group
is independent from GHMC967 (Professional Practice supervision to further develop workshop skills.
Workshops A), students enrolled in both subjects will have
an opportunity to use the group supervision to further PSYP901 Research Project A Part 1
develop skills learned in workshops. Autumn Wollongong On Campus

Credit Points: 8
PSYC967 Professional Practice Workshop A
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Co-requisites: None
Credit Points: 8
Pre-requisites: 4th year in Psychology students with a wide variety of research skills required
Co-requisites: None for professional psychology. The content will begin by
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Subject Description: This subject will assist students to covering the conceptual bases, aims, context, sampling,
fulfil NSW Psychologists Registration Board requirements designs, methods of data collection, followed by discussion
for Approved Workshops and Seminars. It consists of 8 of principles and procedures governing selection and
workshops on four board required certificate subjects: implementation of data analyses. Ethical issues in
Introduction to Psychological Practice; Ethical, Legal conducting research are reviewed. Students will develop
and Professional Matters; Psychological Testing; and skills to evaluate research critically and interpret data.
Interviewing, Counselling and Consulting. Workshops will Students will develop and conduct a research project in
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be delivered by specialist professionals and/or academics a relevant area of professional psychology and submit a
with specific skills and knowledge in the identified areas, comprehensive literature review. Students completing the
will be skills based and will be delivered in block workshop MPsych program will also complete Research Project B and
formats. While this subject is independent from PSYC966 a project report in the format of a journal article.
(Professional Practice Group Supervision A), students
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enrolled in both subjects will have an opportunity to use

the group supervision to further develop workshop skills. Annual Wollongong On Campus
PSYC968 Professional Practice Spring2011/Autumn2012 Wollongong On Campus
Group Supervision B
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Credit Points: 8
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Credit Points: 8
Co-requisites: None

Subject Description: Research Project A aims to equip SHS 900 Research Projects
students with a wide variety of research skills required Annual Wollongong On Campus
for professional psychology. The content will begin by
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designs, methods of data collection, followed by discussion Spring Wollongong On Campus
of principles and procedures governing selection and Spring2011/Autumn2012 Wollongong On Campus
Credit Points: 8
conducting research are reviewed. Students will develop
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skills to evaluate research critically and interpret data. Pre-requisites: None

Students will develop and conduct a research project in Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: A research project designed to
comprehensive literature review. Students completing the
develop an understanding of the scientific process through
MPsych program will also complete Research Project B and
the experience of research. Students will design, propose,
a project report in the format of a journal article.
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conduct, analyse, interpret and then present the results of

a research project which can be related to the topic of their
PSYP903 Research Project B Part 1 Major Thesis.
Credit Points: 16 SHS 901 Practicum
Pre-requisites: None Annual Wollongong On Campus
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for professional psychology. The context will begin by
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designs, methods of data collection, followed by discussion Subject Description: A subject which introduces students to
of principles and procedures governing selection and their supervisor’s laboratory and allows for the development
implementation of data analyses. Ethical issues in of technical skills and procedures critical to the success of
conducting research are reviewed. Students will develop their Major Project. If the student is undertaking a non-
skills to evaluate research critically and interpret data. laboratory based thesis, another relevant subject may be
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Students will develop and conduct a research project in substituted for SHS 901 with the approval of the HOD.
of Medicine

comprehensive literature review and a project report in the SHS 902 Special Topics
form of a journal article. Annual Wollongong On Campus
PSYP904 Research Project B Part 2

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Spring2011/Autumn2012 Wollongong On Campus Credit Points: 8
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Co-requisites: None Subject Description: A subject, which develops the

students’ ability to examine, access, interpret and evaluate
Subject Description: Research Project B in combination primary and secondary source research data and ideas.
with Research Project A, aims to equip MPsych (Clinical) Students will write an extensive critical review of the
students with a wide variety of research skills required literature or other approved area of research related to their
for professional psychology. The context will begin by Major Thesis.
designs, methods of data collection, followed by discussion SHS 903 Independent Study
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of principles and procedures governing selection and

conducting research are reviewed. Students will develop Spring Wollongong On Campus
skills to evaluate research critically and interpret data. Credit Points: 6
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comprehensive literature review and a project report in the Co-requisites: None
form of a journal article. Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to provide
students with the opportunity to explore an issue or
problem of particular interest to their field of study with the
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assistance of a supervisor. It will allow for the development

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of the student’s knowledge, skills and competencies critical

to their discipline.

SHS 930 Health Promotion Competencies applied to a range of public health-related areas such as
Spring Wollongong On Campus infectious and non-communicable diseases, occupational
and clinical epidemiology, health services utilisation and
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planning for health needs.
Credit Points: 6
Pre-requisites: None SHS 933 Social Determinants of Health
Co-requisites: None
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learn how to effectvely design, implement, manage and Credit Points: 6
evaluate health promotion projects and programs using Pre-requisites: None
guidelnes such as those provided by the Ottawa Charter
Co-requisites: None
for Health Promotion (1986) and the Bangkok Charter for
Health Promotion in a Globalised World (2005). Other Exclusions: GHMD905
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skills considered integral to health promotion practice, such Subject Description: This subject introduces students to
as policy advocacy; partnership buildng and collaboration; theories and concepts from the social sciences necessary
health education; communication and media skills will for the understanding and analysis of public health issues.
also be examined. Students will also be provided with Using a social determinants framework, it examines socio-
opportunities to apply these skills over the course of the economic, cultural and environmental influences on health
semester. and health outcomes, explores the meaning of concepts
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such as class, gender and ethnicity and their importance as
SHS 931 Public Health Communication determinants of health, and critiques explanations for the
& Data Skills persistence of health inequalities.
SHS 934 Health Promotion
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Credit Points: 6
Credit Points: 6
Co-requisites: None
Exclusions: Students who have already demonstrated
acquisition of these communication and data skills. Co-requisites: None
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Subject Description: This subject introduces students to Exclusions: POP 202 or SHS 231
those communication and data skills which are considered Subject Description: Health Promotion is the process of
essential for public health practice and which underpin enabling people to take control of and improve their health
other subjects in the MPH. These include the ability to (WHO, 1986). This subject introduces students to the
effectively find and critically analyse public health data and concept of health promotion and how it has been applied

to communicate public health knowledge in a variety of in particular settings -health services, worksites, schools
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formats. The subject is designed in three parts to develop and communities. A new public health approach with
the students’ literacy skills in concurrence with the literacy particular attention paid to health equity is adopted as it
demands of other subjects: Part 1, Introduction to critical recognises that health is determined by a complex interplay
analysis; Part 2, Accessing and evaluating information; of factors. Theoretical perspectives of behaviour change and
and Part 3, Structuring arguments and communicating public policy, as they are applied within the field of health
information. promotion, will also be critically reviewed.
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SHS 932 Epidemiology SHS 935 Public Health Policy
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Co-requisites: SHS 940- Statistics in Health Research. Co-requisites: None

Students who have already completed SHS 940 should Subject Description: Public Health policy will be critically
apply for a waiver of this co-requisite. examined at the global, national and local levels and
Exclusions: POP 204 AND SHS 332 from government and non-government perspectives. The
Subject Description: This subjects addresses prinicples range of public health policy instruments will be explored.
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and methods of epidemiological investigation including Contemporary public health policy issues will be critically
analytical and experimental epidemiology. Topics to be examined, including establishment of the policy agenda,
covered include: measurement in epidemiology; screening; implementation and monitoring of the policy, ethics
study design (cross sectional, ecological, case control and and values, the roles and responsibilities of agencies and
health professional groups, participatory processes, and
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cohort studies, as well as randomized controlled clinical

trials); analysis of studies; critical appraisial of the literature; the effectiveness in management of population health risk.
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criteria for causality; and measurement error such as bias Policy analysis will be informed by different theoretical
and confounding. These methodological issues will be approaches and practical examples.

SHS 936 Public Health Nutrition Pre-requisites: GHMD936 OR SHS 936
Credit Points: 6
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Subject Description: Food and Nutrition Policy will be

Pre-requisites: None critically examined at the global, national and local levels.
Critical factors impacting on food policy will be explored
Co-requisites: None
through a range of economic, social, political and public
Exclusions: Not to count for credit with GHMA930 or health perspectives. Contemporary food policy debates
BMS310 or SFC902 or SHS 953 or SHS 353
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and the roles of public health professionals and other key

Subject Description: This subject introduces students to stakeholders in these debates will be explored. A range of
the principles of public health nutrition. Global, national specific food policies will be examined and may include
and local public health nutrition issues and programs will agriculture and trade policies, nutrition policies, food
be explored, within a broad food system framework. Key regulations, welfare policy and urban and regional planning.
areas of public health nutrition practice will be introduced,
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including food regulation, advocacy and government SHS 940 Statistics in Health Research
responses. The subject involves on-line discussion of public Spring Wollongong Distance
health nutrition issues and attendance at the block subject Spring Wollongong On Campus
delivery. Course materials are available via an e-learning
subject site. Credit Points: 6
SHS 937 Nutrition Promotion
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Co-requisites: None
Spring Wollongong On Campus Exclusions: GHMD983
Credit Points: 6 Subject Description: Introduces basic statistical concepts
Pre-requisites: None and methods. Topics covered: collecting data, designing
Co-requisites: None statistical studies, principles of data presentation;
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Subject Description: This subject commences with an
overview of the global food system, examines the key
challenges it presents for public health, looks at some of the
historical responses to these challenges, discusses the major
influences on consumers’ food behaviours, and then moves
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on to examine the main theories and methods used in this

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means and proportions, analysis of variance, demography.

area. In the second part of the subject, the problems and
approaches taken within various settings and social systams,
SHS 941 Public Health Research
such as children’s institutions, the workplace, hospitals and
health services are examined. Methodology
SHS 938 Food & Nutrition Monitoring Spring Wollongong Distance

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& Surveillance Credit Points: 6

Credit Points: 6 Co-requisites: GHMD983 or SHS 940 or GHMB950 or SHS
Pre-requisites: None 932.
Co-requisites: None Subject Description: This subject introducts students to key
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Subject Description: Policymakers, food regulators and components of public health research, with an emphasis
health professionals need valid and up-to-date information on research methodology and practical skills which can
on food consumption patterns and the food supply to be applied in public health settings. Topics will include:
assess the influence of food and nutrient intake on health literature review skills, development of a research proposal,
outcomes. Key information required for a Food and ethics considerations, including ethics requirements for
Nutrition Monitoring System (FNMS) includes data on: (i) indigenous health research, study and survey design, and
interviewing skills.
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the food supply (food availability and composition); (ii) food

purchasing and acquisition patterns (food expenditure, food
security); (iii) food and nutrient intake and physical activity SHS 942 Major Project
patterns and (iv) nutritional status (including biomarkers). Annual Wollongong On Campus
This subject provides students with the opportunity to Autumn Wollongong On Campus
explore different methods and sources of data collection
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in these four areas. Australia has no ongoing, coordinated
Food and Nutrition Monitoring System but available data Credit Points: 24
from regional and ad hoc surveys will be examined, together Pre-requisites: GHMD984 OR SHS 941
with examples from other countries (USA, Canada, UK)
Co-requisites: None
and international agencies such as FAO and WHO.
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SHS 939 Food & Nutrition Policy

Credit Points: 6

Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to allow Exclusions: BMS310 OR GHMD936 OR SFC 902 OR SHS
students to design and conduct a small public health 936 OR SHS 353
research project under supervision. The type of project Subject Description: Key areas of community and public
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will be decided in conjunction with the project supervisor; health nutrition include nutrition surveillance, food policy,
options include an empirical study, a critical review of program planning and health promotion. Current issues in
existing materials such as a meta-analysis, an evaluation public health nutrition will be reviewed. Submission of some
of a service or program, or the development and testing of assignment work via eLearning Space.
an educational program. All students will write a project
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proposal, critically analyse the relevant literature, and SHS 970 Advanced Workplace
write a final report or other assessments. Students will also Injury Management
present their work to a School of Health Sciences seminar.
Approval from the University Human Research Ethics
Committee will be required if the project involves human Credit Points: 6
participants. Pre-requisites: None
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Co-requisites: None
SHS 951 Nutrients and Metabolism
Autumn Wollongong On Campus Subject Description: This course provides students with
an overview of workplace injury management and return
Credit Points: 8 to work strategies for injured workers. Australian and
Pre-requisites: BIOL214 and BMS 202 or BIOL214 and international models of workers’ compensation schemes are
SHS 211 or Equivalent subjects 2nd Year Biochemistry &
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examined to illustrate different approaches to workplace
Physiology. injury. Principles of workplace rehabilitation and legislative
Co-requisites: None requirements, specific to NSW, will be covered as an
example of a Workplace Injury Management System.
Exclusions: BMS 311 OR SHS 351
Students should gain practical skills and experience in
Subject Description: This subject articulates with prior workplace injury management and assessment through
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subjects and integrates the nutritional knowledge with the the use of case studies, with the emphasis on injury
science of biochemistry and physiology. It is a fundamental management - maintaining an injured worker in the
subject on which further studies in the science of nutrition workplace through appropriate workplace assessment,
can be built upon. This subject covers the need for nutrients matching worker capabilities with work tasks, reducing the
and how the human body metabolises these nutrients. risk of re-injury, and promoting the return to full duties.
It begins with basic concepts such as bioavailability of
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nutrients from food. It then focuses on specific nutrients, SHS 971 OHS Risk Management
namely protein and fat quality, folate and B vitamins, Spring Wollongong On Campus
antioxidants and soy phytoestrogens, most of which do not
Credit Points: 6
have Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs). The overall aims
are 1) to understand the relationships between intake of Pre-requisites: None

nutrients and health status; 2) to develop an appreciation Co-requisites: None
for the development of an RDI/AI/NRV for a nutrient and
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Subject Description: Risk management in the workplace
3) to assess the feasibility of achieving recommendations of
is the culture, processes and structures that are directed
intakes of nutrients.
towards realising potential opportunities whilst managing
adverse effects (AS/NZS 4360:2004). The risk management
SHS 952 Research in Human Nutrition
process is the systematic application of management
Autumn Wollongong On Campus policies, procedures and practices to the tasks of
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Credit Points: 8 communicating, establishing the context, identifying,
Pre-requisites: STAT151 or Equivalent analysing, evaluating, treating, monitoring and reviewing
risk (AS/NZS 4360:2004). In OHS this process is directed
Co-requisites: None
towards the identification of hazards to health and safety
Exclusions: BMS 312 or SHS 352 of the workforce and to their control. The following topic
Subject Description: The subject will introduce students areas will be covered: hazard identification; risk assessment,
to a range of key areas of research in human nutrition. control and monitoring; critical evaluation and review of
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Beginning with an overview of nutrition research and risk assessment techniques and implementation strategies;
the development of literature reviews, topics will include the process and recording of investigations into incidents
diet intake methodology, the use of nutrient databases, and accidents in the workplace that threaten or harm
biomedical assays and indicators, epidemiological and workers’ health and/or safety; and the development of
ethnographic approaches as they relate to nutrition. a safety management plan. Students will conduct risk
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management assessments and gain experience in writing

SHS 953 Community and Public reports suitable to submit to industry. Students will use
Health Nutrition their knowledge of risk management principles to assess
OHS hazards in the workplace and recommend appropriate
control strategies.
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Credit Points: 8
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Co-requisites: None

SHS 972 Principles of Occupational sampling and analytical considerations and the calculation
Hygiene and presentation of results. Numerical calculations are
included to ensure that the underlying principles are well
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understood.
Credit Points: 6
Pre-requisites: None SHS 975 Thermal Environment
Co-requisites: None Winter Wollongong On Campus
Credit Points: 6
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Subject Description: In modern society every workplace

contains chemical, physical or biological agents which may Pre-requisites: None
have the potential to give rise to adverse health effects Co-requisites: None
in workers. This course aims to present the principles of
occupational hygiene and toxicology and demonstrate Subject Description: The overall aim of this subject is to
how this information is used by practitioners to recognise, develop professional knowledge and skills in the specialised
area of thermal environments. Specifically the subject will
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evaluate and control workplace exposures.

provide the student with a sound understanding of the
SHS 973 Behavioural Change: physiological effects of the thermal environment on workers
in a variety of settings; develop the skills necessary to assess
Human Factors in OHS the degree of risk in a wide variety of situations both hot
Spring Wollongong On Campus and cold; and provide guidance on those control measures
Credit Points: 6 that can be used to minimise the effects of adverse thermal
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Pre-requisites: SHS 971 conditions in the workplace.

Co-requisites: None SHS 976 Noise - Measurement
Subject Description: Traditional OH&S performance and its Effects
based strategies are giving way to developments in Winter Wollongong On Campus
behavioural science that allow recognition of occupational,
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environmental and social factors that influence attitudes Credit Points: 6

and behaviours in the workplace; provide an insight Pre-requisites: None
into human error; and provide mechanisms to modify Co-requisites: None
behaviours so as to eliminate or reduce the potential
for error. Our students will examine the results of safety Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to provide
the student with an appreciation of the nature of noise
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programmes operating in industry so they understand the

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concepts and influences behind the role of the OH&S hazards in the workplace and the effects of noise on
professional in influencing management. Topics covered people. Additionally, the subject details the approach in
will include the importance of goal setting, leadership and conducting noise assessments in the workplace as well as
the ‘engagement’ of people; the Behaviour-Based System the general environment; and to determine the significance
of safety management; human error and the difference of measurement data in relation to the various standards for
between slips, lapses, mistakes and violations; mindful compliance.

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and error tolerant organisations; the styles and pitfalls of

reward and disciplinary systems that seek to ensure safety SHS 977 Control of Hazardous Substances
compliance; the impact of drugs and alcohol on safety Spring Wollongong On Campus
performance and analysis of the efficacy of random testing; Credit Points: 6
methods and efficacy of assessing potential job candidates in Pre-requisites: None
terms of safety compliance. At the conclusion, students will
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have a solid understanding of the concepts and foundations Co-requisites: None

of human behaviour and the necessary skills to undertake a Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to provide
critical review of OH&S strategies and the development of the student with an appreciation of workplace processes
intervention strategies. and practices where hazardous substances occur and the
methods that can be used to control employee exposures to
SHS 974 Measurement of Hazardous those hazardous substances. Additionally, the subject details
Substances the approach in conducting assessments of ventilation
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Autumn Wollongong On Campus systems (a key control technology) in the workplace to

establish if the ventilation system is effective and operating
Credit Points: 6 to its design specifications.
Co-requisites: None SHS 978 Asbestos and Other Fibres
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Subject Description: The aim of this subject, Measurement
of Hazardous Substances, is to outline the general approach Credit Points: 6
advocated for the assessment of the health risk(s) associated Pre-requisites: None
with exposure to hazardous substances, and then focus
Co-requisites: None
in detail on the role and application of atmospheric
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monitoring. It addresses the theory of sampling, practical

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Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to enhance SHS 982 Occupational Hygiene in
the student’s knowledge of occupational hygiene practice the Mining Industry
in relation to fibrous dusts such as asbestos, synthetic
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mineral fibres (glass fibre, rock wool etc) and aramids
(such as Nomex, Kevlar, Twaron etc) of which the latter Credit Points: 6
are increasingly found in industrial processes. This Pre-requisites: GHMA940 and GHMA943 and GHMA946
subject provides guidance as to how these products can and GHMA941 OR SHS974 and SHS 977 and SHS 980
be managed so as to minimise employee exposures. This and SHS 975
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includes understanding the health effects, evaluating Co-requisites: None
workplace exposures, and management of fibrous materials
in workplaces. Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to provide
the student with specialist information relating to
SHS 979 Ergonomics Essentials workplace situations likely to arise in the mining industry.
Specific information will be provided as to how various
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situations can be identified, assessed and controlled.
Credit Points: 6 Topics covered include exposure assessment, role of the
Pre-requisites: None occupational hygienist, design and construction risks,
Co-requisites: None risk communication, specific risks in mining and mineral
processing sites and emergency response.
Subject Description: The aim of the subject is to provide
the student with a broad based introduction to ergonomics SHS 983 Occupational Hygiene Project
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principles and their application in the design of work,
equipment and the workplace. Specific consideration will
be given to musculoskeletal disorders, manual handling, Spring Wollongong On Campus
ergonomics aspects of the environment, social aspects and Credit Points: 6
relevant international standards. Pre-requisites: GHMA940 or SHS 974 AND GHMA946
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or SHS 980
SHS 980 Epidemiology and Toxicology
Co-requisites: GHMA943 or SHS 977
for OHS Practitioners
Autumn Wollongong On Campus Subject Description: For successful completion of this
subject each student will be required to undertake a
Credit Points: 6 suitable occupational hygiene project associated with their
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Pre-requisites: None employment and research the issue(s) identified. The project
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Co-requisites: None should focus on a workplace where a potential for exposure
from a chemical, physical or biological contaminant may
Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to provide exist and provides the opportunity to collect and critically
the student with a sound knowledge of the principles of evaluate data and prepare a report. For those students who
industrial toxicology and epidemiology and its relevance

cannot undertake a project at their workplace, suitable
with workplace health. This will assist with their alternate projects will be provided. Each student will have
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understanding of the basis of workplace exposure standards access to a mentor who will help guide them through the
and how they can be applied in the working environment. project.
Students will also gain experience as to how they should
research the health effects of various contaminants in the SHS 984 Occupational Health
workplace.
& Safety Project
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SHS 981 Occupational Hygiene in Spring Wollongong On Campus
the Oil and Gas Industry Credit Points: 6
Summer 2011/2012 Wollongong On Campus Pre-requisites: SHS 972, SHS971,SHS 970, LAW 969
Credit Points: 6 Co-requisites: SHS 979, SHS 973, SHS 980
Pre-requisites: GHMA940 and GHMA943 and GHMA946 Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to develop
and GHMA941 OR SHS974 and SHS 977 and SHS 980 the student’s skills in the areas of critical thinking,
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and SHS 975 investigation, research methods and presentation of results.

Co-requisites: None Each student will be required to undertake a suitable
project associated with their employment and research the
Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to issue, undertake data collection, critically evaluate data
provide the student with specialist information relating and prepare a report. Students must be able to undertake
to workplace situations likely to arise in the oil and gas their project at an agreed sponsoring company or their own
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industry. Specific information will be provided as to how workplace.

various situations can be identified, assessed and controlled.
Topics covered include exposure assessment, role of the
occupational hygienist, design and construction risks, risk
communication, specific risks in upstream and down-stream
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sites and emergency response.

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Courses Offered
School of Computer Science and Software Engineering
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Graduate Diploma in Computer Science (see page 277)
Master of Computer Science (see page 278)
Master of Computer Science Advanced (see page 279)
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Master of Computer Science - Research (see page 281)

Master of Computer Studies (see page 282)
School of Electrical, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering
Graduate Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering (see page 285)
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Graduate Certificate in Engineering (see page 286)

Graduate Diploma in Technology Engineering (see page 286)
Master of Electrical Power Engineering (see page 287)
Master of Engineering (see page 288)
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Master of Engineering - Research (see page 289)

Master of Engineering Practice (see page 290)
Master of Engineering Studies (see page 291)
Master of Professional Engineering (see page 293)
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Master of Technology Engineering (see page 296)

of Medicine
School of Information Systems and Technology

Master of Health Informatics (see page 298)

Master of Information and Communication Technology (see page 300)
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Master of Information and Communication Technology Advanced (see page 302)

Master of Information Systems and Technology - Research (see page 305)
Master of Information Technology Management (see page 306)
Master of Information Technology Studies (see page 307)
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Master of Information Technology Studies Advanced (see page 308)

School of Mathematics and Applied Statistics
Master of Financial Mathematics (see page 310)
Master of Mathematics (see page 311)
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Master of Mathematical Studies (see page 312)

Master of Statistics (see page 315)
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Abbreviation: PhD (Integrated)
Home Faculty: Faculty of Informatics
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Overview
The PhD (Integrated) is a four-year research degree which integrates a traditional three-year PhD thesis with one-year of
coursework, comprising generic research training and discipline-specific content into a single degree.
The coursework provides candidates with the opportunity to develop their research skills while allowing additional time to
develop a detailed research topic, therefore providing greater certainty and better completion outcomes in the thesis.
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The coursework also allows candidates to take individual subjects in a specific discipline area, thereby providing a deeper
level of content from which to draw potential research themes. International students intending to become university
researchers and teachers in their home country will benefit from exposure to Australian teaching methods through the
inclusion of these ‘taught’ coursework subjects.
The PhD Integrated is therefore ideal for applicants who aspire to graduate with a PhD and who:
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· want a flexible program which includes a selection of ‘taught’ subjects included in a specific discipline area of their
interest;
· need further time and to develop a detailed research proposal; or
· need to develop their research training skills in order to demonstrate their capacity to undertake the major research
thesis.
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Entry Requirements
degree plus Masters by Coursework, with a minimum Credit average (65% or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0), or equivalent. Approval is
subject to the availability of supervision for the proposed thesis topic.

For further information regarding Entry Requirements, refer to the Course Entry Criteria.
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Course Requirements
Year 1: Coursework
All students complete one year (48 credit points) of coursework in the first year, comprising:
Research Training Skills
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Between 12-24 credit points must be completed from research training skills subjects offered by the
respective Faculty, typically including one or more of:
· Research methodology
· Literature review, critical analysis, or laboratory projects
· Advanced topics, or a minor research project
All students will also complete at least four modules from the suite of student seminars and workshops coordinated by the
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Research Students Centre. Modules which develop thesis writing skills will be emphasised.
Individual Coursework Subjects
The remaining 24-36 credit points are chosen coursework programs available within respective Faculties. As
a guide, individual subjects are normally available from options within the Masters by Coursework degrees
within the Faculty, thereby allowing students to obtain deeper content knowledge in a specific discipline area.
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For a list of subjects for PhD Integrated students see the Informatics PhD (Integrated) Subject List.
Years 2-4: Research
The research component is the same as for the three-year PhD program and leads to production of a written thesis. Students
will complete a substantial thesis (80,000 to 100,000 words) reporting on an independent research topic in their field of
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study. The precise thesis topic will be determined in consultation with supervisors and the HPS.
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In order to progress to the research component, PhD Integrated students must complete the first year with an average of 65%,
including 65% in each research training skills subject. Students progressing to the research component will have developed
their specific research topic before commencing the research component.

Students not meeting progression requirement into Year 2 may be offered an alternative of transferring into a Masters
program.
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Further information is available at coursefinder.uow.edu.au or email: informatics_studenq@uow.edu.au
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Abbreviation: PhD
Home Faculty: Informatics
(School of Computer Science and Software Engineering)
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Delivery Mode: Individual supervised research
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Overview
of knowledge in a chosen field of study. This qualification can lead to, or enhance, an academic career and is also highly
regarded by public and private sector employers.
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A four-year Honours Bachelor degree in Computer Science (a minimum of Class II, Division 2 or higher), or Master of
Computer Science - Research degree with strong performance in the 48 credit point thesis, or equivalent.
Course Requirements
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This program is 100% by thesis. Candidates enrol in a 48 credit point thesis subject and repeat the same enrolment for each
year of study, usually over three years of full-time study. Students may be required to attend lectures in relevant topics from
time to time throughout the program.
Current Research Areas

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Computer and Communication Security

Cryptography Theory and Combinatorial Design
Information Theory and Coding
Network Security
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Multimedia Security
Software Engineering
Software Testing
Requirements Engineering
Business Process Management
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Service-oriented Systems
Agent-oriented Software Engineering
Multimedia Information Processing
Image/Video Processing
Human Activity Detection and Recognition
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Image/Video Annotation and Retrieval

Multimodal Biometrics and Crypto-biometrics
Multimedia Security and Forensics
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Virtual Reality
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Intelligent Systems
Robotics
Machine Learning

Machine Vision
Ultrasonic Sensing
Safety, Risk and Hazard Analysis
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Distributed Systems
Agent and Multi-agent techniques
Data Mining and Modelling
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Agent Programming
Constraint Programming
Knowledge Representation and Reasoning
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It is possible to downgrade enrolment from a PhD to a Master of Science - Research, with the permission of the Head of
School. Further information is available at coursefinder.uow.edu.au or email: informatics_studenq@uow.edu.au
Graduate Diploma in Computer Science

Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Diploma in Computer Science
Abbreviation: GradDipCompSc
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Starting Session(s): SIM Session 1, SIM Session 2, SIM Session 3, SIM Session 4.
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Location: Singapore Institute of Management (SIM)
CRICOS Code: NA
Overview
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This degree is designed to provide state of the art knowledge and specialist skills in Computer Science. It is suitable for
candidates who have existing but limited ICT/Engineering technical qualifications or who have significant experience in
related fields, but wish to upgrade their knowledge and understanding in this field. The degree is designed primarily for
professionals who wish to progress upwards or broaden their career in the ICT industry.

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A degree equivalent to a three-year Australian Bachelor degree with at least a 60% average in an area related to ICT/
Engineering. Applicants with a degree in any area plus at least one year full-time employment in the ICT industry will be
considered.
Course Requirements
The degree requires satisfactory completion of 48 credit points that include:
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a)24 credit points selected from the subject list for one of the major studies; and
b)24 credit points selected from the approved 300 level computer science subjects.
Areas of Major Study

Students enrolled in this degree may choose to major in:
- Digital Systems Security
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- Multimedia and Game Development
Requirements for majors

Digital Systems Security
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CSCI262 System Security 6

CSCI361 Cryptography and Secure Applications 6
CSCI368 Network Security 6
CSCI319 Distributed Systems 6
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Multimedia and Game Development

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CSCI236 3D Modelling and Animation 6

CSCI336 Computer Graphics 6

CSCI346 Game Development 6
CSCI356 Game Engine Fundamentals 6
CSCI366 Multimedia Computing 6
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Select 4 subjects from the following 300 level computer science list (in addition to subjects in the majors
above):
CSCI236 3D Modelling and Animation 6
CSCI262 Systems security 6
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CSCI311 Software Process Management 6

CSCI315 Database Design and Implementation 6
CSCI319 Distributed Systems 6
CSCI322 Systems Administration 6
CSCI324 Human Computer Interface 6
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CSCI336 Computer Graphics 6

CSCI346 Game Development 6
CSCI356 Game Engine Fundamental 6
CSCI361 Cryptography and Secure Applications 6
CSCI366 Multimedia Computing 6
CSCI368 Network Security 6
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IACT301 Information and Communication Security Issues 6

IACT302 Corporate Network Management 6
Accreditation will be sought for this degree.
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Master of Computer Science

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Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Computer Science

Abbreviation: MCompSc

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Overview
This degree is designed to provide advanced studies in Computer Science at a professional level and also prepare students
for the Master of Computer Science - Research or Doctoral research programs. Candidates may choose to complete a single
major in a sub-discipline such as Multimedia Information Processing, Software Engineering, Computer and Network Security
or Intelligent Systems.

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A degree equivalent to a three-year Australian Bachelor degree with a major in Computer Science, Software Engineering or
Computer Engineering, with at least a 60% average.
Applicants will be required to attend a UNIX Workshop during Orientation Week, unless they can demonstrate proficiency
in an object-oriented programming language (for example C++ or Java) and operating systems (eg: UNIX or Linux).
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Course Requirements
The degree requires satisfactory completion of 900 level subjects to the value of at least 48 credit points including:
(a) CSCI920 Contemporary Topics in Computer Science
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(b) At least three (3) subjects (18 cp) chosen from one major subject list;
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(c) Plus an additional four (4) subjects (24cp) of 900 level subjects. These subjects are normally to be selected from the
CSCI Graduate Subject List. A student given prior permission by the Head of School may select up to two (2) 900 level
ISIT, MATH, STAT, ECTE or TBS subjects in place of subjects in the CSCI Subject List. The Head of School may
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approve a 900 level subject from another discipline if it is of particular relevance to a chosen program of study. This
approval must be sought PRIOR to enrolment in the subjects.

Students enrolled in this degree may choose to major in:
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· Computer and Network Security
· Intelligent Systems
· Multimedia Information Processing
· Software Engineering
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Multimedia Information Processing Subject list:
INFO933 Pattern Recognition Autumn 6cp
ECTE903 Image and Video Processing Spring 6cp
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CSCI935 Computer Vision Spring 6cp
Software Engineering Subject list:
CSCI910 Formal Methods in Software Engineering Autumn 6cp
CSCI928 Software Engineering Requirements and Specification Spring 6cp
CSCI926 Software Testing and Analysis Autumn 6cp
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CSCI927 Service-Oriented Software Engineering Spring 6cp
Computer and Network Security Subject list:
CSCI966 Coding for Secure Communication Autumn 6cp
CSCI968 Advanced Network Security Autumn 6cp
CSCI971 Advanced Computer Security Spring 6cp
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Intelligent Systems Subject list:
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CSCI964 Computational Intelligence Autumn 6cp
CSCI944 Perception and Planning Spring 6cp
CSCI924 Reasoning and Learning Spring 6cp

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The Master of Computer Science is accredited by the Australian Computer Society as meeting requirements for membership
at a “Professional Level”.
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Master of Computer Science Advanced
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Computer Science Advanced
Abbreviation: MCompScAdv
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Overview
This degree is designed to provide advanced studies in Computer Science at a professional level and also prepare students
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for the Master of Computer Science - Research or Doctoral research programs. In particular this degree allows students to
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specialise in at least two majors and research methods training.

A degree equivalent to a three-year Australian Bachelor degree with a major in Computer Science, Software Engineering or
Computer Engineering, with at least a 60% average.
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Applicants will be required to attend a UNIX Workshop during Orientation Week, unless they can demonstrate proficiency
in an object-oriented programming language (for example C++ or Java) and operating systems (eg: UNIX or Linux).
Course Requirements
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The degree requires satisfactory completion of 900 level subjects to the value of at least 96 credit points, including:
(a) CSCI920 Contemporary Topics in Computer Science (6cp)
(b) At least six (6) subjects (36cp) chosen from a major subject list;
(c) At least six (6) subjects (36cp) chosen from a second major subject list;
(d) Satisfactory completion of CSCI940 Research Methodology (6cp) and;
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(e) CSCI991 Project (12cp)*

*Enrolment in CSCI991 Project (12 cp):
(i) if a mark of 75% is attained in CSCI940 Research Methodology, entry into CSCI991 Project (12cp) will be permitted.
(ii) if a mark of 75% is NOT attained in CSCI940 Research Methodology then the candidate must
take an additional two (2) subjects (12cp) of 900 level subjects.
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These subjects would normally be chosen from the CSCI Graduate Subject List.
However, the Head of School may approve subjects from another discipline. Such a subject would normally come
from 900 level ISIT, MATH, STAT, ECTE or TBS subjects, though alternatives from other disciplines can be
considered if of relevance to a chosen programme of study. This approval must be sought PRIOR to enrolment in
the subject.
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Candidates enrolled in this degree may choose to major in 2 of the following:
· Information Security
· Multimedia Intelligent Processing
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· Software Engineering & Project Management

Multimedia & Intelligent Processing Subject list:
Choose 6 of the following:

INFO933 Pattern Recognition Autumn 6cp
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CSCI935 Computer Vision Spring 6cp

CSCI964 Computational Intelligence Autumn 6cp
CSCI944 Perception and Planning Spring 6cp
CSCI924 Reasoning and Learning Spring 6cp
CSCI936 Visualisation Autumn 6cp
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CSCI946 Multimedia Content Management Spring 6cp

ECTE901 Multimedia Signal Processing Autumn 6cp
ECTE903 Image and Video Processing Spring 6cp
ECTE906 Advanced Signals and Systems Autumn /Spring 6cp
Software Engineering & Project Management Subject list:
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CSCI910 Formal Methods in Software Engineering Autumn 6cp

CSCI928 Software Engineering Requirements and Specification Spring 6cp
CSCI926 Software Testing and Analysis Autumn 6cp
CSCI927 Service-Oriented Software Engineering Spring 6cp
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ISIT900 Fundamentals of Contemporary Technologies Autumn/ Spring 6cp

ISIT905 Technology Management and Innovation Autumn 6cp
ISIT917 Business Intelligence and Knowledge Management Autumn 6cp
ISIT937 Information Technology Security and Risk Management* Autumn 6cp
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ISIT946 Project and Change Management Spring 6cp (note has a pre-
requisite of ISIT900)
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Information Security Subject list:


CSCI966 Coding for Secure Communication Autumn 6cp
CSCI968 Advanced Network Security Autumn 6cp
CSCI969 Topics in Applying Information Security Autumn/ Spring 6cp
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CSCI971 Advanced Computer Security Spring 6cp
INFO912 Mathematics for Cryptography Autumn 6cp
ISIT937 Information Technology Security and Risk Management* Autumn 6cp
*This subject can only count for ONE major if both majors are attempted
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The Master of Computer Science Advanced is accredited by the Australian Computer Society as meeting requirements for
membership at a “Professional Level”.
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Master of Computer Science - Research

Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Computer Science - Research
Abbreviation: MCompSc-Res
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Delivery Mode: Face-to-face, or combination of Face-to-face/Distance
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Overview
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of Medicine
This program is designed to equip students with superior skills in research design and methodology in preparation for
leadership roles in the field of computer science.

This is primarily a research degree for those who have normally completed an Honours Bachelor degree at a standard of
Class II, Division 2 or higher, or a Masters by coursework in an appropriate discipline, which includes a research training
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component.
Credit Transfer
Candidates with an Honours Bachelor degree at a standard of Class II, Division 2 or higher, or Masters by coursework degree,
may be given exemption from all, or some, of the 24 credit points of coursework and admitted directly to the 48 credit point
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research thesis component. This is contingent on evidence of proven research experience.
Course Requirements
The degree is normally 72 credit points, consisting of a 48 credit point research thesis and 24 credit points of coursework.
The program must be completed in a maximum time of two years full-time and requires satisfactory completion of the
following:
1. CSCI940 Research Methodology (6cp)
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2. Three subjects (18cp) from the CSCI Graduate Subjects List to constitute a coherent introduction to the
proposed area of research, as agreed to by Head of School. (Note: students must achieve at least a WAM of 67.5%
in the coursework component); and
3. 48 credit point thesis.
Candidates who fail to meet the requisite standard for the coursework component may have their enrolment cancelled. In
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this case, a candidate may be eligible to apply for one of the graduate certificates offered by the Faculty or transfer to a 48
credit point Masters by coursework degree.
A candidate may not include for this degree subjects similar in content to subjects included in their Honours or Masters.
Each candidate shall have a supervisor and a co-supervisor appointed on the recommendation of the Head of the School of
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Computer Science and Software Engineering.

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Refer to Current Research Areas under the Doctor of Philosophy entry for the School of Computer Science and Software
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Master of Computer Studies

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Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Computer Studies

Abbreviation: MCompStud
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Overview
The objective of this program is to provide state-of-the-art knowledge and specialist skills in Computer Science. It is suitable
for candidates who have a bachelor degree in areas other than ICT and wish to pursue a career in computer science.
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A degree equivalent to a three-year Australian Bachelor degree, in any discipline, with at least a 60% average.
Course Requirements
Candidates must successfully complete 16 subjects to a value of 96cp, including:
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1. Nine (9) Core Subjects to a value of at least 54cp;

2. No more than four (4) subjects selected from Elective Subjects List A; and
3. At least three (3) subjects selected from the Elective Subjects List B.
Course Program
Core Subjects - Nine (9) subjects should be selected

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Subject code Subject name Session Credit Points

MCS9102 Information Systems Autumn 6
MCS9103 Algorithms & Problem Solving Autumn/ Spring 6
MCS9114 Procedural Programming Autumn/ Spring 6
MCS9124 Applied Programming Autumn/ Spring 6
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MCS9201 Professional Practice & Ethics Autumn 6

MCS9203 Algorithms & Data Structures Autumn 6
MCS9204 Object & Generic Programming in C++ Autumn/ Spring 6
MCS9212 Interacting Systems Autumn 6
MCS9222 Systems Development Autumn/Spring 6
Elective Subjects for List A- No more than four (4) subjects should be selected
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MCS9110 Introduction to W3 Technologies Spring 6
MCS9236 3D Modelling and Animation Spring/Summer 6
MCS9262 Systems Security Spring 6
MCS9205 Software Development Methods & Tools Spring 6
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MCS9206 Markup Languages Autumn 6

MCS9213 Java Programming & Applications Spring 6
MCS9235 Database Systems Spring 6
Elective Subjects for List B- At least three (3) subjects should be selected
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MCS9301 Information & Communication Security Spring 6

MCS9303 Social Informatics & the Workplace Spring 6

MCS9311 Software Process Management Autumn 6
MCS9315 Database Design & Implementation Spring 6
MCS9317 Database Performance Tuning Autumn 6
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MCS9318 Software Engineering Practices & Principles Spring 6
MCS9319 Distributed Systems Autumn 6
MCS9322 Systems Administration Spring 6
MCS9323 Artificial Intelligence Not on offer in 2011 6
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MCS9324 Human Computer Interface Not on offer in 2011 6
MCS9336 Computer Graphics Autumn 6
MCS9337 Organisation of Programming Languages Spring 6
MCS9346 Game Development Autumn 6
MCS9356 Game Engine Fundamentals Spring 6
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MCS9358 Security Engineering Spring 6
MCS9361 Cryptography & Secure Applications Autumn 6
MCS9366 Multimedia Computing Autumn 6
MCS9368 Network Security Spring 6
MCS9398 Introduction to Enterprise Computing Spring 6
MCS9399 Server Technology Autumn 6
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The Master of Computer Studies is accredited by the Australian Computer Society as meeting requirements for membership
at a “Professional Level”.
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Abbreviation: PhD
(School of Electrical, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering)

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Overview
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) candidates undertake in-depth research in order to make an original and significant
contribution to the body of knowledge in their chosen studies. This qualification can lead to or enhance an academic career
and is highly regarded by private and public sector employers.
Entry Requirements/Assumed Knowledge

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A four-year Honours Bachelor of Engineering degree (minimum Class II, Division 2 or higher); or a Masters by coursework
in an appropriate discipline (at the required level); or a Master of Engineering - Research, in one of the following areas:
Computer, Electrical, Electronic or Telecommunications Engineering; or equivalent.
The School normally requires students to register initially for the Masters by Research program. Subject to satisfactory
progress, including the presentation of a report and seminar, a student’s candidature may be transferred to Doctor of
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Philosophy (PhD) after one year, without penalty.
Course Requirements
This program is by 100% thesis. Students may be required to attend lectures in relevant topics from time to time throughout
the program.
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All new students enrolling in a research degree are expected to prepare and defend a research proposal early in their
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candidature. Normally, the degree will be completed in not less than four, and not more than eight, academic sessions of full-
time study, or six to 16 sessions of part-time study.

The following areas of research are available to candidates undertaking the degrees of Doctor of Philosophy or Master of
Engineering - Research:
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Intelligent Mechatronics: Automation

Advanced control systems
Control networks
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Haptic rendering
Machine tool design
Precision position and speed control
Robotics and sensors
Telerobotics
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Virtual manipulation
Intelligent Mechatronics: Applications
Arc welding control
Medical image processing
Renewable energy sources
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Superconducting magnetic energy storage

Virtual surgery
Power: Quality and Reliability
Conducted electromagnetic interference (EMI)
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Data mining
Distribution system reliability
Harmonic management
Power electronics and drives
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Power quality monitoring and data analysis

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Power quality indices and reporting

Standardisation
Voltage fluctuations and flicker
Telecommunications: Digital Signal Processing

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Adaptive filtering
Blind signal processing
Coding for error-prone channels
Computational auditory scene analysis
Data mining
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Filter banks and wavelets

Image and video segmentation, compression and retrieval
Internet access technologies (xDSL)
Low-rate speech coding
Multirate signal processing
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Wideband speech/audio coding

3D Audio objects and environments
Telecommunications: Network Services
Internet and WWW services
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Internet telephony
Multimedia databases
Network games
Video on demand
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Virtual reality
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Telecommunications: Photonics
Bragg grating sensing system

Fibre Bragg grating design and writing
FBG devices for optical communication systems
Optical fibre
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Telecommunications: Switched Networks
Active networks
Ad hoc multi-hop networking
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Closed loop control in packet networks
Location aware networking
Network dimensioning
Network management
Network traffic modelling and control
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Wireless internet protocols
Telecommunications: Wireless Communications
Code division multiple access systems
Microwave propagation and channel modelling
Mobile ad hoc networks
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Sequence design
Smart antennas
Space-time coding
Ultra wideband communications
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Note: Not all areas are available for research at all levels, nor at all times.
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Graduate Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering
Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering
Abbreviation: GCertElecPowEng

Duration: 1 year part-time (minimum)
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Delivery Mode: Flexible (3 day workshops for each subject)
Location: Wollongong/Sydney
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CRICOS Code: N/A
Overview
The objective of this course is to provide specific education in areas key to the Australian electricity distribution industry.
The subjects offered under this program will be delivered by industry experts and are designed to provide students with skills
and education specific to the needs of industry.
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A four year Australian Bachelor degree specialising in Electrical Engineering and minimum achievement of Honours Class II
Division II is required for students to be eligible to enrol in this program of study.
Note: Students who have at least 2 years or more relevant electricity industry work experience are eligible to be considered
Science
for this program in-lieu of Honours Class II Division II.
Course Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering requires the satisfactory completion of four subjects (24 credit
points) selected from those offered under the Master of Electrical Power Engineering program of study.
Sydney Business
The program is offered on a part-time basis by distance education. Students will however, be required to attend a mandatory
School
face-to-face 3 day intensive learning session for each subject.

Other Information
Students who satisfactorily complete the Graduate Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering are eligible to apply for entry
into the Master of Electrical Power Engineering coursework program. Further information is available at coursefinder.uow.
Arts
edu.au or email: informatics_studenq@uow.edu.au
Graduate Certificate in Engineering

Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Engineering
Commerce
Abbreviation: GCertEng
Duration: 0.5 year full-time (1 session) or 1 year part-time (2 sessions)
Delivery Mode: On campus (Face-to-Face)
Creative Arts

Overview
Education
The Graduate Certificate in Engineering will provide a pathway into the Master of Engineering coursework program for
students who have an undergraduate background that is not specifically in computer, electrical or telecommunications
engineering.

Engineering
A degree equivalent to a four year Australian Bachelor of Engineering degree with a major in any engineering discipline
(or equivalent) and an average mark of 65% are the minimum entry requirements for students to be eligible to enrol in this
program of study.
Course Requirements
Graduate School
The Graduate Certificate in Engineering requires the satisfactory completion of four subjects (24 credit points), selected and
of Medicine
approved by the Head of School (or their delegate).

The subjects chosen will be based on the student’s undergraduate background and relevant work experience.
Course Program
Subjects available to students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Engineering will be selected from those offered in
the Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical, Computer or Telecommunications) degree program or other degrees offered by the
Sciences
Faculty of Informatics at 200-, 300- or 400-level.

Students will need to consult with the Head of School (or their delegate) prior to enrolling in this course.
Other Information
Students who satisfactorily complete the Graduate Certificate in Engineering are eligible to apply for entry into the Master of
Informatics
Engineering coursework program

Graduate Diploma in Technology Engineering

Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Diploma in Technology Engineering
Abbreviation: GDipTechEng
Law

Science
Sydney Business
Overview
School
The Graduate Diploma in Technology Engineering provides a pathway into the Coursework Masters Program for students
who have an undergraduate background that is not specifically in computer, electrical or telecommunications engineering.

Students will have the opportunity to gain generic skills and knowledge in the areas of:
· Database systems
· Digital hardware
Arts
· Power engineering
· Communications
· Internet engineering
Commerce
A Bachelor degree in Engineering, Physics, IT or related areas (equivalent to a three year Australian tertiary qualification).
Course Requirements
Students are required to satisfactorily complete eight subjects (48 credit points) approved by the Head of School or their
Creative Arts
delegate.
The chosen program of study will be based on the student’s undergraduate background, relevant work experience and
selected from a range of first, second and third year subjects offered in the Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical, Computer or
Telecommunications) program or degrees offered by other Schools in the Faculty of Informatics.
Other Information
Education
Master of Electrical Power Engineering

Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Electrical Power Engineering
Abbreviation: MElecPowEng
Engineering
Duration: 2 years part-time (minimum)
Delivery Mode: Flexible (3 day face-to-face workshops for each subject)
Graduate School
of Medicine
Location: Wollongong/Sydney
CRICOS Code: N/A
Overview

This course has been designed to provide specific education in areas identified as being of primary importance to the
Sciences
Australian electricity distribution industry that students may not have been exposed to in more general undergraduate
studies.
The subjects offered under this program will be delivered by industry experts and are designed to provide students with skills
and education specific to the needs of industry.
Informatics
A four year Australian Bachelor degree specialising in Electrical Engineering and minimum achievement of Honours Class II
Division II is required for students to be eligible to enrol in this program of study.
Note: Students who have at least 2 years or more recent and relevant electricity industry work experience are eligible to be
considered for this program in-lieu of Honours Class II Division II.
Course Requirements
Law
Students must complete 48 credit points of coursework subjects or alternatively 36 credit points of coursework subjects and
ECTE947 Research Project (12 credit points) to be eligible for this award.
The program is offered on a part-time basis by distance education. Students will however, be required to attend a mandatory
face-to-face 3 day intensive learning session for each subject.
Science
Course Program
Students must select their requisite number of subjects from the list below:
ECTE916 Distribution System Reliability Autumn 6
Sydney Business
ECTE920 Electricity Market Structures and Demand Side Integration Autumn 6

School
ECTE929 Power System Protection and Communication Autumn 6

ECTE914 Overhead, Underground Line Design and Construction Spring 6
ECTE915 Power Quality Spring 6

ECTE919 Distribution Network Planning Spring 6
ECTE917 Renewable and Embedded Generation n/o 2011 6
ECTE918 High Voltage Power Systems n/o 2011 6
Arts
ECTE928 Power System Earthing n/o 2011 6

ECTE930 Substation Design n/o 2011 6
ECTE934 Electrical Safety n/o 2011 6
ECTE947 Research Project n/o 2011 12
Commerce
Note: Only a limited number of subjects will be offered in any one year.
Other Information
Students who satisfactorily complete only a 24 credit point program and are not able to complete the full requisite 48 credit
point program are eligible for the award of a Graduate Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering.
Creative Arts
Master of Engineering
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Engineering
Majors available Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering
Education
Abbreviation: MEng
Engineering

Graduate School
Overview
of Medicine
The objective of this program is to provide graduate engineers with an opportunity to build on their undergraduate
qualifications and continue to develop their knowledge by specialising in a chosen major area of study.
Students graduating with this qualification will have a deep understanding of advanced Engineering topics and their
application to industry. Graduates will be able to seek professional employment, advance their career and assume leadership
roles within their chosen field.

Sciences

A degree equivalent to a four year Australian Bachelor degree specialising in Computer, Electrical, Electronics or
Telecommunications Engineering (or related fields) with an average mark of 50%.
Students without adequate prior knowledge for their intended major or who have not met the minimum entry requirements
Informatics
will be required to successfully complete the Graduate Certificate in Engineering to be eligible to enrol in the Master of
Engineering program of study.
Course Requirements
The Master of Engineering program provides the opportunity for students to undertake a major in:
- Electrical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
Law
- Telecommunications Engineering
The major will be recorded on the testamur.
Students must complete 48 credit points consisting of ECTE953 Advanced Project (12 credit points); one major (18 credit
points); and two elective subjects (12 credit points).
Science
The course program is set out below:

Core Subjects
Students must complete the following subject:
Sydney Business
ECTE953 Advanced Project Annual 12

School
Electrical Engineering Major

Students must complete the following three subjects (18 credit points):
ECTE927 Renewable and Distributed Generation Autumn 6
ECTE921 Power Quality and Reliability Spring 6
Arts
ECTE944 Identification and Optimal Control Spring 6
Computer Engineering Major

Commerce
ECTE935 Advanced Computer Architecture Autumn 6
ECTE902 Optimum Signal Processing Spring 6
ECTE903 Image and Video Processing Spring 6
Telecommunications Engineering Major

Creative Arts
ECTE962 Telecommunications System Modelling Autumn 6
ECTE967 Mobile Networks Autumn 6
ECTE992 Internet Networking Protocols Spring 6
Electives
Education
Students must select two subjects (18 credit points) from the following list:
CSCI964 Computational Intelligence Autumn 6
ECTE962 Telecommunication System Modelling Autumn 6
Engineering
ENGG941 Sustainability for Engineers, Scientists Professionals Autumn 6
INFO911 Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery Autumn 6
INFO933 Pattern Recognition Autumn 6
ECTE906 Advanced Signals and Systems Autumn/Spring 6
Graduate School
ECTE955 Advanced Laboratory Autumn/Spring 6
of Medicine
ECTE975 Communications and ICT Workplace Practice Autumn/Spring 6
ECTE921 Power Quality and Reliability Spring 6

Sciences
ISIT946 Project and Change Management Spring 6
Other Information
Informatics
Master of Engineering - Research
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Engineering - Research
Abbreviation: ME-Res
Law
Delivery Mode: On Campus (Face-to-Face) and Supervised individual research

Science
Overview
This program aims to provide specialised research training for those preparing for careers in academia, government and
industry; and to provide practising engineers with the means to increase their knowledge and upgrade their qualifications.
Sydney Business
School

This degree is primarily a research degree for those who have completed an Honours Bachelor degree at a standard of Class
II, Division 2 or higher; or a Masters by coursework in an appropriate discipline which includes a minor project worth at least
Arts
12 credit points or equivalent and a weighted average mark of 67.5% or higher (or equivalent), in one of the following areas:
computer; electrical; telecommunications engineering; or a related area.
Entry from a Pass Bachelor degree in computer, electrical, telecommunications engineering (or a related area) is possible if a
candidate has a good academic record.
Commerce
Credit Transfer Arrangements

Candidates with an Honours Bachelor degree at a standard of Class II, Division 2 or higher; or a Masters by coursework
with satisfactory completion of an approved minor project worth at least 12 credit points (or equivalent) and a weighted
average mark of 67.5% or higher in computer, electrical, or telecommunications engineering or a related area, may be given
exemption from all, or some, of the 24 credit points of coursework. This would be contingent on evidence of considerable
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research strength.
Course Requirements
following:
Education
1. 24 credit points of coursework, consisting of 900-level ECTE subjects chosen from those listed under the
Master of Engineering Studies or Master of Engineering and approved by the Head of the School of Electrical, Computer
and Telecommunications Engineering, in consultation with the School Postgraduate Research Committee, to constitute a
coherent introduction to the proposed area of research; and
2. Subject to students gaining a weighted average mark of 67.5% for the coursework, a 48 credit point thesis subject.
Engineering
Candidates who fail to meet the requisite standard for the coursework component will be required to transfer to the Master of
Engineering Studies or Master of Engineering.

Refer to Current Research Areas under the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) entry for the School of Electrical, Computer and
Graduate School
Telecommunication Engineering.
of Medicine
Other Information
Subject to satisfactory progress and satisfactory performance in seminars, students may transfer to the Doctor of Philosophy
(PhD) program prior to completion of the Master of Engineering - Research.

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Master of Engineering Practice (Mechatronics)

This course is offered jointly by the Faculty of Engineering and the School of Electrical, Computer and Telecommunications
Engineering.
Details of the Entry Requirements and Program of Study are contained in the Faculty of Engineering entry.
Informatics
Graduates interested in mechatronics who have an electrical, computer, electronic or related undergraduate degree, may
also consider the specialist mechatronics subjects that are available within the Master of Engineering Studies - Electrical
Engineering Major.
Other Information
Law
Science
Sydney Business
School

Master of Engineering Studies
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Engineering Studies
Arts
Majors available Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering,
Power Engineering, Robotics and Automation
Abbreviation: MEngStud
Commerce
Creative Arts
Overview
The objective of this program is to provide graduates with engineering skills at a level between the Bachelor and Masters by
Research degree levels.
Education
A degree equivalent to a four year Australian Bachelor degree specialising in Computer, Electrical, Electronics or
Telecommunications Engineering with an average mark of 50%.
Course Requirements
Engineering
The Master of Engineering Studies program provides the opportunity for students to undertake a major in:
Graduate School
- Power Engineering
of Medicine
- Robotics and Automation
Students must complete 48 credit points consisting of the common core (18 credit points); one major (18 credit points); and
two electives (12 credit points).

The common core subjects: ECTE906 Advanced Signals and Systems and ECTE955 Advanced Laboratory must be
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undertaken in the first session of a student’s enrolment. The common core subject, ECTE975 Communication and ICT
Workplace Practice, must be satisfactorily completed in order for a student to be eligible to graduate.
The course program is set out below:
Course Program
Informatics
Core Subjects
Students must complete the following subjects in their first session of enrolment:
Law

Students must select three subjects (18 credit points) from the following list:
ECTE933 Embedded Systems Autumn 6
Science

ECTE932 Computer Architecture Spring 6
ECTE942 Computer Controlled Systems Spring 6
Sydney Business
ECTE904 Adaptive Signal Processing n/o 2011 6

School

ECTE901 Multimedia Signal Processing Autumn 6
ECTE931 Real-Time Computing Autumn 6
Arts

ECTE905 Speech and Audio Processing n/o 2011 6
Commerce

Creative Arts
ECTE965 Wireless Communication Systems Spring 6

ECTE986 Telecommunications Network Management Spring 6
ECTE907 Communication Systems n/o 2011 6
ECTE908 Communication Systems Modelling n/o 2011 6
Power Engineering Major

Education
ECTE912 Power Electronics and Drives Autumn 6
ECTE923 Power System Analysis Autumn 6
ECTE941 Intelligent Control Autumn 6
Engineering
ECTE926 Power Distribution Systems Spring 6

Robotics and Automation Major

Graduate School

of Medicine

ECTE971 Robotics and Flexible Automation Spring 6

Sciences
Electives
Students must select two subjects from the following list:
Informatics

ECTE970 Advanced Topics in Engineering* Autumn/Spring 6
Law

Science

Sydney Business

School

ECTE905 Speech and Audio Processing n/o 2011 6
ECTE907 Communication Systems n/o 2011 6

ECTE908 Communication Systems Modelling n/o 2011 6
ECTE968 Coding and Error Correction n/o 2011 6
Arts
* Note: There is a quota on enrolments in ECTE970 Advanced Topics in Engineering. Students will require approval by
the Head of School if they wish to enrol in this subject as an elective.
Other Information
Commerce
Master of Professional Engineering
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Professional Engineering
Majors Available: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering,
Power Engineering, Robotics and Automation
Creative Arts
Abbreviation: MProfEng
Education
Overview
Engineering
The objective of this program is to provide graduates with engineering skills at a level between the Bachelor and Masters by
Research degree levels.
Graduate School
A degree equivalent to a four year Australian Bachelor of Engineering specialising in Electrical, Computer or
of Medicine
Telecommunications Engineering with an average mark of 50%.
Course Requirements
The Master of Professional Engineering program provides the opportunity for students to undertake a major in:

Sciences
- Power Engineering
- Robotics and Automation
Informatics
Students must complete 96 credit points, consisting of the common core (42 credit points), one major (36 credit points) and
three electives (18 credit points).
The common core subjects: ECTE906 Advanced Signals and Systems and ECTE955 Advanced Laboratory must be
completed by all students in their first semester of enrolment in this degree program.
Students will be able to select one elective stream from three available options. The elective subjects will be based on the
performance and interest of the student. The elective options are as follows:
Law
Elective Option 1: Eligible for Placement

- ENGG943 Engineering Professional Placement (6 credit points)
- 2 elective subjects (12 credit points)
Note: Enrolment in ENGG943 Engineering Professional Placement is by UOW Subject Coordinator and potential employer
Science
approval only. To be eligible for this option, students will need to obtain a result of 65 or more in the Assessment Centre
Experience task in the subject ENGG942 Professional Practice. This result will provide students with the opportunity to be
interviewed for placement and subsequent completion of ENGG943 Engineering Professional Placement.
Elective Option 2: WAM of 72.5 or more
Sydney Business
- ECTE953 Advanced Project (12 credit points)

School
- 1 elective subject (6 credit points)

Note: Enrolment in ECTE953 Advanced Project is by Head of School (or their delegate) approval only. To be eligible for this
option, students will need to have a WAM2 of 72.5 or more at the end of their first year of completion of this degree program.

Elective Option 3: Not Eligible for Placement
- 3 elective subjects (18 credit points)
Arts
Course Program
Core Subjects
Students must complete the following subjects in their first session of enrolment:
Commerce

Students must also complete the following core subjects:

Creative Arts
ENGG942 Professional Practice Annual 12

ENGG941 Sustainability for Engineers, Scientists and Professionals Autumn 6
ECTE970 Advanced Topics in Engineering Autumn/Spring 6
ISIT905 Technology Management and Innovation Autumn 6

Education
Students must complete the following subjects:

Engineering

ECTE968 Coding and Error Correction n/o 2011* 6
*Note: students completing the electrical engineering major are able to substitute ECTE968 Coding and Error Correction
with ECTE927 Renewable and Distributed Generation (Autumn Session) in 2011.
Graduate School

of Medicine


Sciences


Informatics

Law
Power Engineering Major

Science

Sydney Business
Robotics and Automation Major

School


Arts
Elective Options
Students must complete one the following elective options:
Commerce
Elective Option 1
ENGG943 Engineering Professional Placement Autumn 6
2 elective subjects selected from the list below. Autumn/Spring 12
Elective Option 2
ECTE953 Advanced Project Annual 12
Creative Arts
1 elective subject selected from the list below. Autumn/Spring 6
Elective Option 3
3 elective subjects selected from the list below Autumn/Spring 18
Electives
Education
Students must select two subjects from the following list:
CSCI968 Advanced Network Security Autumn 6
Engineering
Graduate School
of Medicine
ISIT917 Business Intelligence and Knowledge Management Autumn 6
ISIT937 Information Technology Security and Risk Management Autumn 6

CSCI935 Computer Vision Spring 6
Sciences
Informatics
MCS9213 Java Programming and Applications Spring 6
ECTE968 Coding and Error Correction n/o 2011 6
Other Information
Law

Science
Sydney Business
School

Master of Technology Engineering
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Technology Engineering
Arts
Majors available: Digital Media Broadcasting

Internet Technology
Abbreviation: MTechEng
Commerce

Creative Arts
Overview
The Master of Technology Engineering program is designed specifically for students who have an undergraduate background
that is not specifically in Computer, Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering.
Education
Students will have the opportunity to gain specialist skills as they complete a major in either Digital Media Broadcasting or
Internet Technology.

Engineering
Completion of a Bachelor degree (equivalent to a three year Australian tertiary qualification) in Engineering, Physics or
other related area.
Course Requirements
Students must satisfactorily complete 96 credit points, consisting of:
Graduate School
- the Graduate Diploma in Technology Engineering (48 credit points)

of Medicine
- PLUS the course program of 48 credit points.

The course program requires students to satisfactorily complete:
- 12 credit points of common core subjects; and
- 36 credit points of subjects from the chosen major area of study.

The common core subject, ECTE906 Advanced Signals and Systems, must be completed in the first semester of enrolment.
Sciences
The common core subject, ECTE975 Communication and ICT Workplace Practice, must be satisfactorily completed in order
for a student to be eligible to graduate.
Course Program
Informatics
Core Subjects
Following successful completion of the Graduate Diploma in Technology Engineering students are required to undertake the
following subjects:
Law
Digital Media Broadcasting Major

Students must complete six subjects (36 credit points) from the following list:
Science

Sydney Business

School

CSCI946 Multimedia Content Management Spring 6
ISIT951 Web Services and Service Oriented Architecture Spring 6

Internet Technology Major
Students must complete six subjects (36 credit points) from the following list:
Arts
ECTE962 Telecommunications Systems Modelling Autumn 6
Commerce
ISIT951 Web Services and Service Oriented Architecture Spring 6
ISIT906 Information Design and Content Management Spring 6
ECTE956 Internet Technology Laboratory* n/o 2011* 6
ECTE982 Network Engineering n/o 2011 6
Creative Arts
· Students are able to complete ECTE955 Advanced Laboratory in place of ECTE956 Internet Technology Laboratory as
the two subjects are equivalent.
Special Requirements
Students that have a degree equivalent to a four year Australian Bachelor degree specialising in Computer, Electrical,
Electronics or Telecommunications Engineering will be eligible to have the requirement to complete the Graduate Diploma
Education
in Technology Engineering waived. These students will only need to complete the required course program of 48 credit
points.
Other Information
Engineering
Abbreviation: PhD
Graduate School
of Medicine
(School of Information Systems and Technology)

Sciences
Overview
Informatics
of knowledge in a chosen field of study. This qualification can lead to, or enhance, an academic career and is also highly
regarded by public and private sector employers.

A four-year Honours Bachelor degree in Information and Communication Technology, (a minimum of Class II, Division 2
or higher), or a Master of Information and Communication Technology - Research degree with strong performance in the 48
Law
credit point thesis, or equivalent.
Course Requirements
This program is 100% by thesis. Candidates enrol in a 48 credit point thesis subject and repeat the same enrolment for each
year of study, usually over three years of full-time study. Students may be required to attend lectures in relevant topics from
time to time throughout the program.
Science

Systems & Technology
Aged care
Sydney Business
Collaborative Systems
School
Customer Relationship Management

Database Systems

e-Business Applications
e-Commerce
Arts
e-Learning
Electronic health records
Health Informatics (aged care, electronic health records)
Health record input systems
Commerce
Information Management
Point-of-care solutions
Privacy Issues in EHRs
Radio Frequency Identification
Semantic Web
Creative Arts
Supply Chain Management
Other Information
Education
Master of Health Informatics

Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Health Informatics
Abbreviation: MHlthInfo
Engineering

Graduate School

of Medicine
Overview
Health services in Australia, as in most countries, are experiencing a surge of interest and investment in e-health. This
program is designed to provide IT professionals with a better understanding of the specifics of health informatics and provide
Sciences
health professionals with a better understanding of IT within their industry.

The program aims to equip graduates with an understanding of the health sector, and of the application of relevant systems,
in order to take on key roles in successful strategy development and health systems projects.

Informatics
A degree equivalent to a three-year Australian Bachelor degree, with an average mark of at least 60%, in information
technology, computer science or an ICT-related specialisation.
Applicants with a three-year degree in Health Science plus at least one year full-time (or part-time equivalent) employment
in a position related to Health will be considered by the Faculty.
Course Requirements
Candidates must successfully complete eight (8) subjects, including:
Law
1. Three (3) Core Subjects (18cp); and

2. Five (5) subjects (30cp) chosen from the list of electives below, or three subjects (18cp) plus ISIT998 IT Research
Report (12cp).
Course Program
Science

Core Subjects
ISIT917 Business Intelligence and Knowledge Management Autumn 6
ISIT929 Concepts and Issues in Healthcare Computing Spring 6
Sydney Business
ISIT930 Introduction to Health Informatics Autumn 6

School
Elective Subjects
Plus at least 30 credit points from the following:

ISIT901 Information Systems Strategic Planning Spring 6
ISIT905 Technology Management and Innovation Autumn 6
Arts
ISIT940 IT Research Methods Autumn/Spring 6
ISIT998 IT Research Report Annual 12
INFO911 Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery Spring 6
MCS9102 Information Systems Autumn 6
Commerce
MCS9201 Professional Practice & Ethics Autumn 6
MTS9112 Database Spring 6
MTS9311 Database Management Systems Autumn 6
SHS 931 Public Health Communication & Data Skills* Autumn/Spring 6
or any other subject approved by the Head of School or the Course Coordinator/s prior to commencement.
Creative Arts
NOTE: Not all subjects may be available every year. In addition, an IT background is assumed for some of the listed electives.
Students should consult with the course coordinator to ensure appropriate subjects chosen.
*Not recommended for this degree. Please see degree coordinator for advice.
The Master of Health Informatics is accredited by the Australian Computer Society as meeting requirements for membership
Education
at an “Associate Level”.
Other Information
Engineering
Graduate School
of Medicine
Delivery Mode: On-campus (Face-to-face)

Sciences
Overview
Informatics
Entry Requirements
together with a minimum of two years full-time relevant work experience will be admitted to the Master of Health
Leadership and Management degree. Upon commencement of the degree, students will nominate two Graduate Certificate
Law

Science
Course Requirements
accordance with two of the Graduate Certificates listed below. Students who enrol directly into the Master of Health
Leadership and Management will be required to meet with the Course Co-ordinator and discuss which two of the graduate
Sydney Business
certificate programs will comprise the course.

School

Those students who enrol initially in one of the Graduate Certificate degrees listed below will be eligible to progress to the
Master of Health Leadership and Management upon successful completion with an average mark of at least 60 per cent.
Eligible candidates articulate to the Master of Health Leadership and Management and complete a further 24 credit points of
Arts
subjects, based on one of the other graduate certificate programs listed below.
Commerce

Creative Arts

Education
To be advised.
Course structures for individual Graduate Certificate degrees can be found in the relevant Faculty’s Handbook.
Credit
Candidates must successfully complete a total of 48 credit points across two graduate certificates; no credit will be granted for
Engineering
subjects completed in the first graduate certificate degree toward the second graduate certificate. Students who successfully
complete one of the Graduate Certificate programs listed in the course requirements with an average mark of at least 60 per
cent may apply to progress to the MHLM and receive credit for 24 of the 48 credit points required for the Masters.
Further Information
Graduate School
Ms Angela Brown
of Medicine

+61 2 4221 3339
Master of Information and Communication Technology

Sciences
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Information and Communication Technology

Abbreviation: MICT
Informatics

Location: Wollongong; INTI College, Sarawak, Malaysia
UOW Course Code: 581_2
Overview
Law
The MICT and MICTAdv are designed to meet the needs of both the ICT industry and of a diverse cohort of students.
Students with a strong technical background can do majors which focus on managerial skills that will assist them to be
promoted within their company or to seek higher positions in other companies. Students with less developed technical skills
can choose a major to strengthen those skills, making them far more employable both in Australia and overseas. Various
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combinations of the technical and managerial majors allow student to get a broad set of skills that are highly employable. In
addition, the degrees provide an excellent pathway to a future in research, such as doing a PhD. By choosing a set of majors
wisely, students can prepare themselves for almost any future in the ICT industry or academia.

Sydney Business
A degree equivalent to a three-year Australian Bachelor degree, with a 60% average, in an area related to ICT (eg
Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science) or
School
A Graduate Diploma in IS or IT from the University of Wollongong with an average mark of 60% or
A Master of Information Technology Studies from the University of Wollongong with and average mark of 60%

Credit Transfer
Students who have successfully completed the Master of Information and Communication Technology may apply to enter
the MICTAdv.
Arts
Course Requirements
The degree requires satisfactory completion of 900 level subjects to the value of at least 48 credit points, including:
1.a) ISIT900 Fundamentals of Contemporary Technologies plus at least one of the following:
Commerce
Subject Session Credit Points
ISIT903 Enterprise Architecture Design Autumn 6
ISIT904 Systems Integration Spring 6
Creative Arts
b)At least 18cp of subject selected from the ISIT Graduate Subjects List;
c) i) A maximum of three (3) subjects (18cp) at 900-level may be taken from the following subject
prefixes CSCI, MATH, STAT, ECTE or TBS. (Note that quotas may apply to TBS subjects offered at
the Sydney Business School.)
ii) a maximum of six (6) subjects (36cp) with an MTS prefix, from the ISIT Graduate Subjects
List
Education
iii) only students attempting the Information Systems Development major may take more than
12cp of MTS prefix subjects
iv) Any other 900-level subjects must be approved by the Head of School prior to commencing
the subject
2.To be awarded with a single major, a candidate shall satisfactorily complete 36cp of subjects as set out in the
Engineering
relevant programs below, while still complying with requirement 1(b) and 1(c) above.
3.This degree may be completed without attempting a major area of study.

Candidates enrolled in this degree may choose to major in:
Graduate School
of Medicine
· IT Strategic Planning
· Enterprise Networking
· Information Systems Development
ICT Strategic Planning Major

A total of 36 cp, chosen from the following :
Sciences
TBS 902 Statistics for Decision Making 6 Autumn/Spring
TBS 957 Introduction to Contemporary Business Practice 6 Autumn/Spring
ISIT901 IS Strategic Planning 6 Spring
ISIT905 Technology Management and Innovation 6 Autumn
ISIT906 Information Design & Content Management 6 Spring
Informatics
ISIT908 IT Governance 6 Spring
ISIT916 Organisational Issues & IT 6 Autumn
ISIT917 Business Intelligence & Knowledge Management 6 Autumn
ISIT925 Strategic Network Design 6 Spring
ISIT950 Systems Development Methodologies 6 Autumn
ISIT951 Web Services and Service Orientated Architecture 6 Spring
Law
Enterprise Networking Major

A total of 36 cp chosen from the following
ISIT905 Technology Management and Innovation 6 Autumn
ISIT909 Advanced BPM 6 Not on offer 2011
ISIT910 IT-enabled Supply Chain Management 6 Spring
Science
ISIT918 Strategic Network Management 6 Not on offer 2011

ISIT937 IT Security & Risk Mgmt 6 Autumn
ISIT938 e-Business Technology 6 Autumn
Sydney Business
ISIT951 Web Services and Service Orientated Architecture 6 Spring

School
Information Systems Development Major

A total of 36 cp selected from the following

MTS9201 Information & Communication Security Issues 6 Spring
MTS9204 Principles of e-Business 6 Autumn
Arts
MTS9207 Web Programming 1 6 Spring

MTS9218 System Design & Human Computer Interaction 6 Autumn
MTS9311 Database Management Systems 6 Autumn
MTS9332 Business Process Management 6 Spring
Commerce
MTS9306 Strategic e-Business Solutions 6 Autumn

Either one of the following:
MTS9318 Information Systems Project 12 Annual
MTS9351 Information Technology Project 12 Annual
Creative Arts
Programs of Study
· Health Informatics
· ICT Research
Health Informatics program of study
Consists of all of the following 24 cp:
Education

ISIT929 Concepts & Issues in Healthcare Computing 6 Spring
ISIT930 Introduction to Health Informatics 6 Autumn
ICT Research Programs of Study
Engineering

ISIT999 ICT Research Project 18 Annual
ISIT940 IT Research Methods 6 Autumn/Spring
Graduate School
of Medicine
The Master of Information and Communication Technology is accredited by the Australian Computer Society as meeting
requirements for membership at a “Professional Level”.
Other Information

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Master of Information and Communication Technology Advanced

Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Information and Communication Technology Advanced
Abbreviation: MICTAdv
Informatics

Law
Overview
This degree is designed to meet the needs of both the ICT industry and of a diverse cohort of students. Students with a
strong technical background can do majors which focus on managerial skills that will assist them to be promoted within
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their company or to seek higher positions in other companies. Students with less developed technical skills can choose a
major to strengthen those skills, making them far more employable both in Australia and overseas. Various combinations of
the technical and managerial majors allow students to get a broad set of skills make them highly employable. In addition, the
degree provides an excellent pathway to a future research or Doctoral studies. By choosing a set of majors wisely, students can
prepare themselves for almost any future in the ICT industry or academia.
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A degree equivalent to a three-year Australian Bachelor degree, with a 60% average, in an area related to ICT (eg
Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science) OR

A Graduate Diploma in IS or IT from the University of Wollongong with an average mark of 60%.
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The MICT at UOW provides credit towards the MICTAdv.
Also, MICTAdv students may choose to exit early with a MICT if they fulfil the requirements of that degree.
Course Requirements
1) The degree requires satisfactory completion of 900 level subjects to the value of at least 96 credit points, including:
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a) four (4) core subjects (24cp):
Core Subjects Session CP
ISIT900 Fundamentals of Contemporary Technologies Autumn/Spring 6
ISIT903 Enterprise Architecture Design Autumn 6
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ISIT904 Systems Integration Spring 6
b) at least 54cp of subjects selected from the ISIT Graduate Subjects List;
c) i) A maximum of three (3) subjects (18 cp) at 900-level may be taken from the following
subject prefixes: CSCI, MATH, STAT, ECTE or TBS. (Note that quotas may apply to
Education
TBS subjects offered at the Sydney Business School.)
ii) a maximum of 36cp of subjects with an MTS prefix, taken from the ISIT Graduate Subjects List
iii) only students attempting the Information Systems Development major may take more than 12cp of
MTS prefix subjects
iv) any other 900-level subjects must be approved by the Head of School prior to commencing
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the subject.
2) This degree may not be completed without attempting a major area of study i.e. at least 1 major must be completed.
3) To be awarded with a single major, a candidate shall satisfactorily complete 36 cp of subjects as set out in the relevant
programs below, while still complying with requirements 1(b) and 1(c) above.
4) To be awarded with a double major, candidates must ensure that the 36cp of subjects selected satisfy the requirements of
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one major and that a separate set of 36cp of subjects satisfy the requirements of a second major, i.e. any subject counted
towards one major cannot also be counted towards a second major.
5) Students attempting only a single major will require additional credit points to satisfy rules 1b) and 1c). These may be
taken either:

i) from one of the recommended programs of study (24 cp) plus 12 cp of other subjects from the ISIT
Graduate Subjects List or
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ii) as 36 cp of other subjects from the ISIT Graduate Subjects List.

Candidates enrolled in this degree may choose to major in:
· ICT Strategic Planning
Informatics
· Enterprise Networking
· Information Systems Development
ICT Strategic Planning Major
A total of 36 cp, chosen from:
ISIT901 IS Strategic Planning 6 Spring
Law
ISIT905 Technology Management & Innovation 6 Autumn

ISIT908 IT Governance 6 Spring
ISIT916 Organisational Issues & IT 6 Autumn
Science

ISIT951 Web Services and Service Oriented Architecture 6 Spring
TBS902 Statistics for Decision Making 6 Autumn/Spring
Sydney Business
TBS957 Introduction to Contemporary Business Practice 6 Autumn/Spring

School
Enterprise Networking Major

A total of 36 cp chosen from the following:
ISIT905 Technology Management & Innovation 6 Autumn

ISIT909 Advanced Business Process Management 6 Not available in 2011
ISIT910 IT-enabled Supply Chain Management 6 Spring
ISIT918 Strategic Network Management 6 Not available in 2011
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ISIT937 IT Security & Risk Management 6 Autumn
ISIT938 e-Business Technologies 6 Autumn
ISIT951 Web Services and Service Oriented Architecture 6 Spring
Commerce
Information Systems Development Major

A total of 36 cp chosen from the following:
MTS9201 Information & Communication Security 6 Spring
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MTS9204 Principles of e-Business 6 Autumn

MTS9207 Web Programming 1 6 Spring
MTS9218 Systems Design & Human Computer Interaction 6 Autumn
MTS9311 Database Management Systems 6 Autumn
MTS9332 Business Process Management 6 Spring
MTS9306 Strategic e-Business Solutions 6 Autumn
Education
only one or other of the following (neither are compulsory for the major):
MTS9318 Information Systems Project 12 Annual
MTS9351 Information Technology Project 12 Annual
Programs of Study
Engineering
· Health Informatics
· ICT Research
Health Informatics program of study
Graduate School
of Medicine

ISIT929 Concepts & Issues in Healthcare Computing 6 Spring
ISIT930 Introduction to Health Informatics 6 Autumn
ICT Research program of study

Sciences
ISIT999 ICT Research Project 18 Annual

ISIT940 IT Research Methods 6 Autumn
The Master of Information and Communication Technology Advanced is accredited by the Australian Computer Society as
Informatics
meeting requirements for membership at a “Professional Level”.
Other Information
Law
Science
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Master of Information Systems and Technology - Research
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Information Systems and Technology - Research
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Abbreviation: MInfoSysTech - Res
Delivery Mode: On campus (Face-to-face), or combination of Supervised individual research
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Overview
This program is designed to provide students with sound practice in research methods appropriate to the study of information
and communication technology applications, and to prepare students for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) level research.

This is primarily a research degree for those who have completed an Honours Bachelor degree at a standard of Class II,
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Division 2 or higher, or a Masters by coursework in an appropriate discipline which includes a minor project worth at least 12
credit points or equivalent.
If a candidate has a good academic record, and has completed a minor project worth at least 12 credit points or equivalent,
entry from a Pass Bachelor degree, Pass Bachelor degree and Graduate Diploma, or Pass Bachelor Degree and Graduate
Certificate, is possible.
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Candidates with an Honours Bachelor degree at a standard of Class II, Division 2 or higher, or Masters by coursework degree,
may be given exemption from all, or some, of the 24 credit points of coursework and admitted directly to the 48 credit point
research thesis component. This is contingent on evidence of proven research experience.
Graduate School
of Medicine
Course Requirements
following:

1. ISIT940 Research Methods (6cp);
2. Three subjects (18cp) from the ISIT Graduate Subjects List to constitute a coherent introduction to the
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proposed area of research, as agreed to by the Head of School. (Note: students must achieve at least a WAM of 67.5% in the
coursework component); and
Course Program
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ISIT940 Research Methods Autumn 6
Plus 18 credit points of 900-level subjects offered in Information Systems to be approved by the Course Coordinator
THES924 Thesis Full-time Annual 48
THES912 Thesis Part-time Annual 24
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Candidates who fail to meet the requisite standard for the coursework component may have their enrolment cancelled. In
this case, a candidate may be eligible to apply for credit transfer into a 48 credit point Masters by coursework degree.
A candidate may not include for this degree subjects similar in content to subjects included in their Honours or Masters.
Each candidate shall have a supervisor and if appropriate a co-supervisor appointed on the recommendation of the Head of
Postgraduate Studies (HPS) or the Head of School of Information Systems and Technology.
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For areas of interest available to candidates undertaking the Master of Information Systems and Technology - Research,
please refer to Current Research Areas under the Doctor of Philosophy entry for the School of Information Systems and
Technology.
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Master of Information Technology Management
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Information Technology Management
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Abbreviation: MITM
Commerce

Location: Wollongong/ offshore#
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# By request.
Overview
The organisational challenge of introducing and managing information technology is daunting. Today’s business requires IT
strategic planning to be an integral part of the organisation’s strategic plan.
This degree is aimed primarily at professionals who wish to progress upwards or broaden their career opportunities in the ICT
Education
industry, and covers both IT strategic planning and implementation and organisational management.

A degree equivalent to a three-year Australian Bachelor degree with at least a 60% average in an area related to ICT (eg
Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering,
and Telecommunications Engineering).
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Applicants with a degree in any area plus at least one year full-time employment in the ICT industry will be considered.
Students with an average mark of at least 60% in their three-year Bachelor degree, but with little or no background in
IT, may be considered. Under special circumstances, applicants with other academic or professional qualifications, plus
a minimum of five years full-time (or 10 years part-time) work experience in the ICT industry, may be considered by the
Graduate School
Faculty.
of Medicine
Course Requirements
Candidates must successfully complete eight subjects, including:
1. Four subjects from Group A; and
2. Four subjects from Group B.

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Group A
At least 24 cp of coursework taken from:
ISIT900 Fundamentals of Contemporary Technologies 6
ISIT901 Information Systems Strategic Planning 6
Informatics
ISIT903 Enterprise Architecture Design 6

ISIT904 Systems Integration 6
ISIT905 Technology Management and Innovation* 6
ISIT906 Information Design and Content Management 6
ISIT908 Information Technology Governance* 6
ISIT909 Advanced Business Process Management 6
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ISIT910 IT-enabled Supply Chain Management 6

ISIT916 Organisational Issues & Information Technology 6
ISIT917 Business Intelligence and Knowledge Management 6
ISIT918 Strategic Network Management 6
ISIT992 Special Topics in IS and IT B 6
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ISIT937 Information Technology Security and Risk Management 6

ISIT946 Project and Change Management 6
*these subjects appear in BOTH Group A & B subject lists. They can NOT be counted to fulfil requirements for both lists.
Group B
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Either of the following:

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ISIT905 Technology Management and Innovation* 6

OR
ISIT908 IT Governance* 6

Plus At least 18 cp of coursework taken from:
MARK901 Internet Applications for Marketing 6
TBS 901 Accounting for Managers 6
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TBS 902 Statistics for Decision Making 6
TBS 906 Information Systems for Managers 6
Commerce
TBS 913 Innovation Topics & Cases 6
TBS 920 International Business Strategy 6
TBS 950 Quality in Management 6
TBS 981 Managing in Multinational Companies 6
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Or any other subject approved by the Head of School, prior to commencement
NB: TBS subjects are offered by the University of Wollongong Sydney Business School. Start dates differ from the standard
University Calendar. Quotas may apply to TBS subjects offered at the Sydney Business School.
Credit Arrangements
Upon successful completion of the MITM, students who meet the Master of Business Administration (MBA) entry
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requirements may apply to enrol in the MBA degree and, if successful, will be required to complete a further six (6) specified
subjects (36 credit points) as determined by the MBA co-ordinator.
Upon successful completion of the MITM, students may apply to enrol in MICT, MICTAdv only if they satisfy the
requirements for the specific degree. It should be noted that all these degrees require an average mark of 65% in either an
undergraduate degree in ICT or the Graduate Diploma in Information Systems & Technology from UOW.
Engineering
The Master of Information Technology Management is accredited by the Australian Computer Society as meeting
requirements for membership at an “Associate Level”.
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of Medicine
Master of Information Technology Studies

Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Information Technology Studies

Abbreviation: MITS
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Starting Session(s): Spring
Informatics
Overview
This course is primarily a re-training degree, intended to give graduates from other disciplines the core skills required by an
Law
IT or IS practitioner. The 8 core subjects, which make up the MITS, give students the fundamental skills of Information
Systems development.

A degree equivalent to a three-year Australian Bachelor degree.
Science

The Master of Information Technology Studies from UOW will provide credit towards the Master of Information Technology
Studies Advanced.
Course Requirements
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The degree requires the satisfactory completion of 900 level subjects to the value of at least 48 credit points.
School
Students must select any 8 of the following:

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points

MTS9100 Systems Analysis 6
MTS9105 Communications & Networks 6
MTS9111 Programming Concepts 6
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MTS9112 Database 6
MTS9114 Object Oriented Programming 6
MTS9201 Information & Communication Security Issues 6
MTS9204 Principles of e-Business 6
Commerce
MTS9206 Web Technologies 6

MTS9218 System Design & Human Computer Interaction 6
Accreditation by the Australian Computer Society for membership at a ‘Associate level’ for the Master of Information
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Technology Studies has been approved.
Other Information
Master of Information Technology Studies Advanced

Education
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Information Technology Studies Advanced

Abbreviation: MITSAdv
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Graduate School
of Medicine
Overview
The course is primarily a re-training degree, intended to give graduates from other disciplines the core skills required by an
IT or IS practitioner. The 11 core subjects which make up the MITSAdv give students the fundamental skills of Information
Systems development.
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Students articulating from the Master of Information Technology Studies Advanced to the Master of Information &
Communication Technology (MICT) or Master of Information & Communication Technology Advanced (MICTAdv) may
be eligible for up to 18cp of credit transfer. Students should note the following 2 constraints on this credit transfer:
i) if students use up to 18 cp of MTS subjects towards to MICT or MICTAdv they will not be eligible for the major
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in Information Systems Development in the or MICT or MICTAdv;

ii) if students undertake the Enterprise Systems Management program in MITS, they may use up to 18cp of ISIT
subjects towards the MICT or MICTAdv. However, they must NOT take more than 3 subjects from the core of
that program (ie of the MICT core). If a student had done 4 subjects from the MICT core while completing the
MITS he or she would not be able to count the fourth subject and so would not be able to complete one of the
requirements of the MICT or MICT(Adv).
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A degree equivalent to a three-year Australian Bachelor degree.
Course Program
The Master of Information Technology Studies Advanced requires satisfactory completion of 96 credit points (cp).
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Consisting of:
1. All of the following core subjects (78 cp):
Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points
MTS9111 Programming Concepts 6
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MTS9100 Systems Analysis 6

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MTS9105 Communications & Networks 6

MTS9112 Database 6
MTS9114 Object Oriented Programming 6

MTS9201 Information & Communication Security 6
MTS9204 Principles of e-Business 6
MTS9206 Web Technologies 6
Arts
MTS9218 System Design & Human Computer Interaction 6
MTS9301 Professional Practice and Ethics 6
MTS9311 Database Management Systems 6
Plus one or other of the following:
Commerce
MTS9318 Information Systems Project 12
or
MTS9351 Information Technology Project 12
2. Plus 18 cp taken from the following:
MCS9206 Markup Languages 6
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MTS9207 Web Programming 6
MTS9208 Strategic Systems Management 6
MTS9212 Corporate Network Planning & Design 6
MTS9302 Corporate Network Management 6
MTS9306 Strategic e-Business Solutions 6
MTS9307 Web Programming II 6
Education
MTS9315 Web Modelling 6
MCS9322 Systems Administration 6
MTS9332 Business Process Management 6
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Accreditation by the Australian Computer Society for membership at a ‘Professional level’ for the Master of Information
Technology Studies Advanced has been approved.
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of Medicine
Abbreviation: PhD

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(School of Mathematics and Applied Statistics)
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Overview
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of knowledge in mathematical or statistical studies. This qualification can lead to, or enhance, an academic career and is
highly regarded by private and public sector employers.

A four-year Honours Bachelor degree in any relevant area of Mathematics or Statistics (Class II, Division 2 or higher); or
a Master of Science - Research (Mathematics) or (Statistics) with a strong performance in the 48 credit point thesis, or
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equivalent.
Course Requirements
This program is 100% by thesis (carrying weighting of 48 credit points per year). Students may be required to attend lectures
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in relevant topics on occasion throughout the program.

School

Please refer to staff web pages at www.math.uow.edu.au for current research areas.

Other Information
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Master of Financial Mathematics

Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Financial Mathematics
Abbreviation: MFinMath
Commerce

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Overview
Education
To provide students with a first degree in areas such as mathematics, finance, economics, business, engineering or science
with training in quantitative financial analysis and a range of analytical, statistical, computational and modelling skills
needed for the formulation, implementation and evaluation of models in the financial sector to structure transactions,
evaluate financial derivatives, manage risk and construct investment strategies.

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A degree equivalent to a three-year Australian Bachelor degree with a major in mathematics or statistics.
Applicants with other three-year degrees will be considered if they possess a substantial background in mathematics
(including calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, probability and statistics) equivalent to at least a second-year
Bachelor level.
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Course Requirements
of Medicine
The degree will normally occupy two (2) sessions of full-time study or four (4) sessions of part-time study, and requires
satisfactory completion of at least 48 credit points, as set out in the following course program.
Course Program

FIN921 Managerial Finance Autumn/Spring 6
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MATH941 Financial Calculus Autumn 6

MATH942 Numerical Methods in Finance Spring 6
MATH943 Practitioners’ Seminars Annual 0
STAT921 Linear and Generalised Linear Models Spring 6
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and
FIN920 Advanced Risk and Insurance Spring 6
or
Plus one STAT and one FIN subject chosen from:
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STAT922 Statistical Inference Spring 6

STAT923 Applied Probability & Financial Risk Autumn 6
Science
All graduates of this program satisfy the education requirements for Senior Associate membership of the Financial Services
Institute of Australasia. (Senior Associate membership requires three years practical experience as well as the educational
component).
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Master of Mathematics
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Mathematics
Arts
Abbreviation: MMath
Commerce
Creative Arts
Overview
This program is designed to consolidate and expand the mathematics knowledge gained by a student in an undergraduate
program and to develop skills in undertaking mathematical research projects.

A degree equivalent to a three-year Australian Bachelor degree with a major in a relevant area of Mathematics, or equivalent.
Education
Applicants with a tertiary qualification containing a minimum of two (2) years of mathematics may be considered.
Course Requirements
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The registration of a candidate will be subject to termination if that candidate fails subjects to the total value of 18 or more
credit points.
Each candidate shall have a supervisor appointed on the recommendation of the Head of Postgraduate Studies.
Candidates must complete one of MATH990 or MATH991, plus further subjects to make a total of 48 credit points. Apart
from MATH990 and MATH991, further subjects may be chosen from the course program listed below. The final program is
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of Medicine
subject to the approval of the Head of Postgraduate Studies.
Course Program
MATH902 Solution of differential equations by one parameter groups n/o 2011 6

MATH990 Project Part 2 Autumn/Spring 6
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Or, with the approval of the Head of Postgraduate Studies, candidates may replace MATH990 with:
MATH991 Project Annual 12
Plus at least 42 credit points (or 36 credit points if MATH991 is undertaken) chosen from the following list, as approved by
the Head of Postgraduate Studies:
Informatics
INFO912 Mathematics for Cryptography Autumn 6
MATH971 Advanced Topics in Applied Mathematics A Autumn 6
MATH907 Research Methods Autumn 6
MATH972 Advanced Topics in Applied Mathematics B Spring 6
MATH973 Advanced Topics in Pure Mathematics A Autumn 6
MATH974 Advanced Topics in Pure Mathematics B Spring 6
MATH980 Preliminary Topics in Mathematics A Autumn 6
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MATH981 Preliminary Topics in Mathematics B Spring 6

MATH982 Preliminary Topics in Mathematics C Autumn 6
Or any other 900-level subjects offered by the School of Mathematics and Applied Statistics, as approved by the Head of
School and/or Head of Postgraduate Studies.
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Note the content of the subjects MATH971, MATH972, MATH973, MATH974, MATH980, MATH 981 and MATH 982
may vary each year. However, each year it will be possible to specialise in either applied mathematics or pure mathematics.
A list of topics that will be covered within the above subjects in any one year will be available in the subject database
towards the end of each preceding year. These subjects include those offered by UOW staff, those from the Australian
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Mathematical Sciences Institute Summer and Winter graduate schools and classes available remotely, via the School’s access
grid room.
School

In exceptional circumstances and subject to approval by the Head of Postgraduate Studies, up to two 6 credit point subjects
may be replaced by 900-level subjects of the same value offered by Units other than the School of Mathematics and Applied
Statistics.
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Other Information
Students who satisfactorily complete the Masters degree are eligible to apply for entry to the Master of Science - Research
(Mathematics).
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Master of Mathematical Studies

Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Mathematical Studies
Abbreviation: MMathStud
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Education

Overview
The Master of Mathematical Studies is designed for candidates who have an existing degree with at least first year
Engineering
mathematics. It is intended for candidates wishing to update and broaden their mathematical and/or statistical training at
Bachelor level. This program is designed to consolidate and expand the mathematics knowledge gained by a student in an
undergraduate program and to develop skills in undertaking mathematical research projects.

Graduate School
A degree equivalent to a three-year Australian Bachelor degree with at least one year of mathematics.
of Medicine
Course Requirements
satisfactory completion of at least 48 credit points of Group A and B subjects, as set out in the list below. Candidates must
complete at least 24cp of group B subjects. Entry into MATH990 or STAT990 is subject to the candidate completing at least
18cp of Group A or B subjects, with a minimum WAM of 65. The selection of subjects must be approved by the Head of
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Postgraduate Studies (HPS). The HPS will disallow subject choices for which the content is largely equivalent to subjects for
which credit has already been obtained in other degree programs. Up to 12cp of other 900-level subjects, from the School of
Mathematics and Applied Statistics or other units, may be included in the degree, if approved by the Head of Postgraduate
Studies.
Course Program
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Group A subjects
ISIT924 Simulation and Modelling n/o 2011 6
MMS9201 Multivariate and Vector Calculus Autumn 6
MMS9202 Differential Equations 2 Spring 6
MMS9203 Linear Algebra Autumn 6
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MMS9204 Complex Variables and Group Theory Spring 6

MMS9212 Applied Mathematical Modelling 2 Spring 6
MMS9222 Continuous Mathematics Autumn 6
MMS9231 Probability and Random Variables Autumn 6
MMS9232 Estimation and Hypothesis Testing Spring 6
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Group B subjects
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MMS9302 Differential Equations 3 Autumn 6

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MMS9305 Partial Differential Equations Spring 6

MMS9312 Applied Mathematical Modelling 3 n/o 2011 6
MMS9313 Industrial Mathematical Modelling Spring 6

MMS9322 Algebra n/o 2011 6
MMS9323 Topology and Chaos n/o 2011 6
MMS9324 Calculus of Variations and Geometry Spring 6
Arts
MMS9325 Wavelets Autumn 6
MATH941 Financial Calculus Autumn 6
MATH942 Numerical Methods in Finance Spring 6
Commerce
MATH990 Project Part 2 Autumn/Spring 6
STAT921 Linear and Generalised Linear Models Spring 6
STAT922 Statistical Inference Spring 6
STAT923 Applied Probability and Financial Risk Autumn 6
MMS9335 Sample Surveys and Experimental Design Autumn 6
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STAT990 Minor Project Autumn/Spring 6
Other Information
Students who satisfactorily complete the Master of Mathematical Science Studies degree are eligible for entry to the Master
of Mathematics, Master of Statistics and the Master of Financial Mathematics..
Education
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Science - Research
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Delivery Mode: On campus (Face-to-face) and Supervised individual research
Graduate School
of Medicine
Overview

Master of Science - Research (Statistics) - This program is designed to consolidate and expand students’ knowledge at an
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advanced level in their area of interest in statistics. The degree will further enhance the analytical and communication
skills required by a professional statistician, as well as provide students with the skills required for sound practice in statistics
research in preparation for doctoral level research.
Master of Science - Research (Mathematics) - This program is designed to consolidate and expand students’ knowledge at an
advanced level in their area of interest in mathematics. The degree will provide students with the skills required for sound
practice in mathematics research in preparation for doctoral level research.
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This is primarily a research degree for those who have completed an Honours Bachelor degree at a standard of Class
II, Division 2 or higher in Mathematics or Statistics, or an equivalent Masters by coursework degree in Mathematics or
Statistics.
Entry from a relevant Pass Bachelor degree, or Pass Bachelor degree and Graduate Diploma, with a very good academic record
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is also possible.
Credit Arrangements
Candidates with an Honours Bachelor degree at a standard of Class II, Division 2 or higher, or an equivalent Masters by
coursework degree may be given exemption from all, or some, of the 24 credit points of coursework.
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Course Requirements - Statistics

The program must be completed in a maximum time of two years full-time (or four years part-time) and requires satisfactory
completion of the following:
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1. 24 credit points of subjects chosen from the 900-level Statistics subjects listed below, which together provide research
skills and competencies required to complete a research project in Statistics.
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credit points.
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900-Level Statistics Subjects

STAT901 Modern Inference n/o 2011 6
STAT902 Advanced Data Analysis Autumn 6
Commerce
STAT903 Survey Design and Analysis Spring 6

STAT904 Statistical Consulting Autumn 6
STAT905 Time Series n/o 2011 6
STAT906 Experimental Design Spring 6
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STAT971 Preliminary Topics in Statistics A Autumn 6

STAT972 Preliminary Topics in Statistics B Autumn/Spring 6
STAT981 Advanced Topics in Statistics A Autumn 6
STAT982 Advanced Topics in Statistics B Spring 6
STAT983 Advanced Topics in Statistics C Autumn 6
Education
Note the content of the subjects STAT971, STAT972, STAT980, STAT981 and STAT982 may vary each year. A list of
topics that will be covered within the above subjects in a particular year will be available on the subject database. These
topics include those offered by UOW staff, those from the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute Summer and Winter
graduate schools and classes available remotely, via the School’s access grid room.
Course Requirements - Mathematics

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The program must be completed in a maximum time of two (2) years full-time (or four (4) years part-time) and requires
satisfactory completion of the following:
1. 24 credit points of subjects chosen from the 900-level Mathematics subjects listed below, which together provide
research skills and competencies required to complete a research project in Mathematics.
Graduate School
of Medicine

credit points.
900-Level Mathematics Subjects

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MATH902 Solution to Differential Equations by One-Parameter Groups n/o 2011 6
MATH971 Advanced Topics in Applied Mathematics A Autumn 6
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MATH972 Advanced Topics in Applied Mathematics B Autumn/Spring 6

MATH973 Advanced Topics in Pure Mathematics A Autumn/Spring 6
MATH974 Advanced Topics in Pure Mathematics B Spring 6
MATH980 Preliminary Topics in Mathematics A Autumn 6
MATH981 Preliminary Topics in Mathematics B Spring 6
MATH982 Preliminary Topics in Mathematics C Autumn 6
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Note the content of the subjects MATH971, MATH972, MATH973, MATH974, MATH980, MATH 981 and MATH 982
may vary each year. However, each year it will be possible to specialize in either applied mathematics or pure mathematics.
A list of topics that will be covered within each of the above subjects will be available in the subject database each year.
These topics will include those offered by UOW staff, those from the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute Summer
and Winter graduate schools and classes available remotely, via the School’s access grid room.
Science

For areas of research available to candidates undertaking the Master of Science - Research, Mathematics / Statistics please
refer to staff web pages at www.math.uow.edu.au.
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School
Before the award Master of Science - Research (Statistics) is conferred on a candidate who holds a testamur of the University
of Wollongong for the degree of Master of Statistics, the candidate shall surrender the testamur and the corresponding rights
to the degree of Master of Statistics.

Before the award Master of Science - Research (Mathematics) is conferred on a candidate who holds a testamur of the
University of Wollongong for the degree of Master of Mathematics, the candidate shall surrender the testamur and the
corresponding rights to the degree of Master of Mathematics.
Arts
It is possible to upgrade enrolment from a Master of Science - Research to a PhD, in certain circumstances. Consult the HDR
Handbook: Course Transfers for more information.
Master of Statistics
Commerce
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Statistics
Abbreviation: MStat
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Education
Overview
This program is designed to upgrade statistical skills, and to educate the candidate to undertake advanced statistical work in
industry, commerce or government, including the ability to communicate effectively with the users of their skills.
Engineering
A degree equivalent to a three-year Australian Bachelor degree with a major in Statistics (or a Graduate Diploma in
Statistics), or equivalent. Applicants with a tertiary qualification containing a minimum of two years of statistics may be
considered.
Course Requirements
Graduate School
of Medicine
credit points.

Sciences
Course Program
STAT990 Minor Project Autumn/Spring 6
or, with the approval of the Head of Postgraduate Studies, candidates may replace STAT990 with:
STAT991 Project Annual 12
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Electives
Plus at least 42 credit points (or 36 credit points if STAT991 is undertaken) chosen from the following list, as approved by the
Head of Postgraduate Studies:
STAT901 Modern Inference n/o 2011 6
STAT902 Advanced Data Analysis Autumn 6
STAT903 Survey Design and Analysis Spring 6
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STAT904 Statistical Consulting Autumn 6

STAT905 Time Series n/o 2011 6
STAT906 Experimental Design Spring 6
STAT971 Preliminary Topics in Statistics A Autumn 6
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STAT972 Preliminary Topics in Statistics B Autumn/Spring 6

STAT981 Advanced Topics in Statistics A Autumn 6
STAT982 Advanced Topics in Statistics B Spring 6
STAT983 Advanced Topics in Statistics C Autumn 6
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Or any other 900-level subjects offered by the School of Mathematics and Applied Statistics, as approved by the Head of
Postgraduate Studies.

Note the content of the subjects STAT971, STAT972, STAT980, STAT981 and STAT982 may vary each year. A list of
topics that will be covered within the above subjects in a particular year will be available on the subject database. These
topics include those offered by UOW staff, those from the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute Summer and Winter
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graduate schools and classes available remotely, via the School’s access grid room.
In exceptional circumstances and subject to approval by the Head of Postgraduate Studies, up to two 6 credit point subjects
may be replaced by other 900-level subjects of the same or greater value.
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Subject DescriptionS CSCI925 Human Computer Interaction
CSCI910 Formal Methods in Credit Points: 6
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Software Engineering Pre-requisites: None
Credit Points: 6 Subject Description: This subject is designed to help
Pre-requisites: None managers of information technology projects understand
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Co-requisites: None and appreciate issues that affect the usability and utility of
software, from a user point of view, and how to ensure that
introducing new software to the organization will improve
to formal methods for software specification. The role of
work processes and increase productivity. The subject
formal methods in the software development process is
examines the design, evaluation and implementation of
explained and investigated. The subject uses the Z notation
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interactive computing systems for human use and the
as an example of a formal specification technique and
major phenomena surrounding them. Students will be
introduces software tools for the creation and manipulation
introduced to methods and techniques used in evaluating
of Z specifications. Case studies of safety-critical and
user needs and the usability of the interactive system. They
real-time systems are used as a basis for a study of the
will be given the essential theoretical background to HCI
application of formal specification techniques. Topics
approaches, methods and techniques followed by practical
will include: Introduction to formal approaches to design
experience in conducting deferent types of usability
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and specification, Review of mathematical foundation
evaluations.
for formal methods, use of assertions and proof, analysis
and verification of specification and design, disciplined
CSCI926 Software Testing and Analysis
approaches to design change, Z notation and its related
software tools.
Credit Points: 6
Engineering
CSCI920 Contemporary Topics in Pre-requisites: None
Computer Science Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: Testing is a crucial task in the software
Credit Points: 6 development life cycle, and can easily exceed fifty percent
Pre-requisites: None of a project’s total development cost. This subject will
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of Medicine
provide students with practical software testing and analysis
Co-requisites: None
methods for software quality assurance. Topics may include:
Subject Description: This subject examines both the software qualities, static analysis methods including reviews
history and current trends in addition to ethical codes and analysis by tools, specification-based or black-box
and professional practice within the computer science testing techniques, structure-based or white-box testing

discipline. Topics covered will include influential people techniques, debugging techniques, data flow analysis,
and devices, mathematical computation, hardware, model checking, automation of testing, quality assurance
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languages, paradigms, input and output of code, group work, for Web applications, testing for software security, testing
professional and ethical responsibilities, social context of throughout the software life cycle, test management, and
computing, privacy and civil liberties, current and emergent the psychology of testing. Practical components will include
trends including carbon centric coding, cloud computing, designing and implementing strategies and methods to test
quantum computing and ethical implications of current real-world programs effectively and efficiently.
computing trends and future trends. Within these areas
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student will examine and explore a wide range of topics CSCI927 Service-Oriented Software
with a view to examining the current computing grand
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challenges.
CSCI924 Reasoning and Learning Credit Points: 6
Spring Wollongong On Campus Pre-requisites: None
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Pre-requisites: None Subject Description: This subject aims to provide students
Co-requisites: None with a thorough understanding of the software engineering
aspects of the increasingly important service-oriented
Subject Description: This subject introduces students to
computing paradigm. Topics covered include service-
the concepts of agents and heuristics used in intelligent
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oriented architectures, service modeling and requirements

reasoning and learning systems. Topics covered include
analysis, service semantics, service discovery, service
multi-agent systems, agent safety, agent liveliness,
design, service composition, service inter-operation, QoS
computational heuristics, machine learning techniques,
factors, service-level agreement management, business
case based and other forms of knowledge reasoning,
process modeling and management, lifecycle management,
temporal reasoning, knowledge extraction, ontology
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compliance management, distributed transaction

and complexity. It examines software architectures and
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management, privacy and trust. The subject will involve

programming systems for implementing reasoning, learning,
industry guest lectures and a practical development project.
searching and modelling to solve intelligent systems’
problems in the presence of incomplete information.

CSCI928 Software Engineering CSCI940 CS Research Methodology
Requirements and Specifications Autumn Wollongong On Campus
Spring Wollongong On Campus Spring Wollongong On Campus
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Subject Description: This subject will demonstrate Exclusions: IACT940

how software development can be viewed as a kind of
Subject Description: The program of study for MCompSc
engineering - an activity of building useful things to
& MCompSc(Adv),CSCI940 consists of attendance
serve recognisable purposes. For software engineers, these
and participation at a series of seminars on research
useful things are a special kind of machine known as
methodology (including quantitative and qualitative
software systems. This subject emphasises the importance
analysis). Seminars will cover the purpose of research,
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of understanding the application domains that software

formulating a research question, conducting a literature
systems interact with and the problems we try to solve in
review and writing a research proposal. Students will learn
these domains. The subject focuses on writing explicit
how to design an appropriate research plan. Requirements
and precise descriptions known as: (1) Requirements -
for scholarly writing will also be discussed and the process of
descriptions of application domains and the problems to
undertaking a research project will be analysed.
be solved there; (2) Specifications - descriptions of the
interface between the machine and the application domain.
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CSCI941 Advanced Topics in

The subject addresses techniques used to record, elicit, and
reason about these descriptions. The subject examines the Computer Science A
approach to Requirements and Specification techniques Not on offer in 2011
taken by a range of systems engineering methodologies. The Credit Points: 6
concepts of method engineering are introduced and the role Pre-requisites: None
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of software tools to support this activity is discussed.

Co-requisites: None
CSCI935 Computer Vision Subject Description: Topics will be selected from those
Spring Wollongong On Campus areas of computing science in which visiting staff members
of the School are engaged in active research.
Credit Points: 6
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Pre-requisites: None CSCI942 Advanced Topics in

of Medicine
Co-requisites: None Computer Science B

Subject Description: This subject is designed to equip the Not on offer in 2011
student with an understanding of the fundamental tools Credit Points: 6
required to analyse, design and implement computer vision
systems. Topics covered include low-level, mid-level, and Pre-requisites: None

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high-level vision; image formation; camera model and Co-requisites: None

calibration, stereo vision; edge detection and segmentation; Subject Description: Topics will be selected from those
thinning and skeletonising, binary morphological areas of computing science in which visiting staff members
operations; object recognition, image interpretation and of the School are engaged in active research.
scene understanding.
CSCI943 Advanced Topics in
Informatics
CSCI936 Visualisation Computer Science C

Credit Points: 6
Credit Points: 6
Co-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Exclusions: CSCI963
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Subject Description: Topics will be selected from those

Subject Description: This subject examines a broad areas of computing science in which visiting staff members
range of visualisation techniques used in industry to of the School are engaged in active research.
assist researchers in analysis and interpretation of data. It
introduces general techniques for the display of univariate, CSCI944 Perception and Planning
multivariate and vector data in one, two and higher Spring Wollongong On Campus
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independent dimensions. The underlying geometric

Credit Points: 6
computational techniques are presented as well as their
application in specific fields. Topics include such areas as Pre-requisites: None
splines, contours, Voronoi diagrams, height fields, vector Co-requisites: None
fields, atomic modelling and 3D scalar fields.; Research
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subject.

Subject Description: This subject explores ways in which Subject Description: This subject begins with a review
a robot can combine data from variety of sensors to create of typical networking structures, and a brief overview
or update a model of its environment, and then use this of security concerns. The effect on security of different
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model to infer the consequences of proposed actions. The network architectures will be considered. Protocol
subject will cover the use of internal sensors, such as those design and analysis will be treated in depth, in particular
measuring odometry and location, and external sensors authentication and key exchange/establishment protocols.
including those for touch, vision, and range finding. Distributed or server aided computation will be studied.
Theoretical and practical aspects of traffic analysis,
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CSCI946 Multimedia Content Management intrusion detection and intrusion prevention systems will
Spring Wollongong On Campus be studied. A range of additional topics, such as wireless
security and reverse engineering, will be included as
Credit Points: 6
appropriate.
Co-requisites: None CSCI969 Topics in Applying
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Subject Description: This subject covers the creation and Information Security
management of digital media for multimedia applications. Not on offer in 2011
Multimedia systems combine images, graphics, audio and Credit Points: 6
text to interactively communicate information. Each of
these media has its own standards, algorithms and file
formats. The foundations strand examines the principles of Co-requisites: CSCI966 & CSCI968 &CSCI971 &
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how media is created, described and managed. The practical INFO912 & ISIT937
strand explores the acquisition and editing of digital video Subject Description: The class will be divided into groups
and audio with professional tools. of about 3 students. Each group will work independently on
an implementation of a secure system requiring knowledge
CSCI964 Computational Intelligence drawn from other subjects in the Information Security
Engineering
Major. The class will be provided with a foundational
Credit Points: 6 set of readings for the development of a secure, probably
distributed, system. This is not a research project in the
sense of developing a fundamentally new system, but
Co-requisites: None research skills such as literature analysis in documents and
Subject Description: This subject introduces students to exploring resources will be critical. Coding will be in either
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C or C++.
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the basics of ‘soft’ computing. Primary focus will be on
artificial neural networks, with some attention also given
to genetic algorithms, (evolutionary computing), fuzzy logic CSCI971 Advanced Computer Security
and neurofuzzy expert systems. Several application areas Spring Wollongong On Campus
will be discussed, primarily pattern recognition and/or Credit Points: 6

classification.
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CSCI966 Coding for Secure Communication Co-requisites: None
Autumn Wollongong On Campus Subject Description: This subject provides a review of
Credit Points: 6 computer security. Topics include: digital signatures, elliptic
curve cryptography, El Gamal public key methods, the
Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Security Standards,
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Co-requisites: None Security Evaluation Standards, Linear Cryptanalysis,
Subject Description: This subject provides a fundamental Differential Cryptanalysis.
understanding of information protection and efficient
coding strategies that can be used to ensure correctness, CSCI981 Preliminary Topics in
security and authenticity of data. It uses entropy as the Computer Science B
universal measure of information to analyse and explore Not on offer in 2011
fundamental bounds on the performance of secure and
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Credit Points: 6
reliable storage and communication systems, and examine
a range of coding schemes that form the main building Pre-requisites: None
blocks of such systems. It will include the following topics. Co-requisites: None
i) redundancy in data and compression algorithms ii) Subject Description: A selection of topics will be available
efficient error control strategies for secure and reliable from time to time to serve as preliminary material in the
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communication and storage systems; iii) coding methods for Master of Computer Science.
secrecy and authenticity.
CSCI982 Preliminary Topics in
CSCI968 Advanced Network Security
Computer Science C
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Credit Points: 6
Credit Points: 6
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Co-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None

Subject Description: A selection of topics will be available Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to provide
from time to time to serve as preliminary material in the students with a basic understanding of design and analysis
Master of Computer Science. of stochastic and adaptive signal processing algorithms.
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Topics covered include: random variables, signals and

CSCI983 Preliminary Topics in vectors, correlation and covariance matrices and their
Computer Science D properties, autoregressive (AR), moving average (MA) and
Not on offer in 2011 autoregressive moving average (ARMA) signal models,
whitening filter and innovation process, modern power
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Credit Points: 6 spectrum estimation techniques including parametric

Pre-requisites: None methods, minimum variance spectral estimation, and
Co-requisites: None eigenalysis algorithms (MUSIC and ESPRIT), linear
prediction, maximum likelihood and MSE estimation,
Subject Description: A selection of topics will be available Wiener and Kalman filters, the LMS algorithm and adaptive
from time to time to serve as preliminary material in the filtering and current research developments in these areas.
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Master of Computer Science.

ECTE903 Image and Video Processing
CSCI990 Computer Science Project
Credit Points: 6
Credit Points: 18
Pre-requisites: CSCI940 at 75/100 or better is strongly
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advised Co-requisites: None

Co-requisites: None Exclusions: ECTE403
Subject Description: This subject provides an opportunity Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to extend
for the student to engage in research training in general and digital signal processing knowledge gained in undergraduate
to conduct an individual in-depth research on a topic of courses. The contents will consist of: applying digital signal
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mutual interest to them and their supervisor. Students are processing in image and video processing applications,
able to select topics from any of the areas of major study in including current research developments.
the Master of Computer Science (Advanced) degree.
ECTE906 Advanced Signals and Systems
CSCI991 Project Autumn Wollongong On Campus
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Pre-requisites: CSCI940 at 75/100 or better is required Pre-requisites: None
Subject Description: This subject involves undertaking Subject Description: This subject is designed to provide
a project. Where possible the projects are related to the students with fundamental theoretical and practical skills
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research interests of the School and/or staff and are chosen to undertake the analysis, modelling and simulation of
to develop the student’s research skills. signals and systems using Matlab and Simulink. This
subject will cover analogue and digital signal representation
ECTE901 Multimedia Signal Processing and transformation; system function; time and frequency
Autumn Wollongong On Campus response; random signals and analysis; and signal processing
applications.
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Credit Points: 6
Pre-requisites: None ECTE912 Power Electronics and Drives
Exclusions: ECTE401, ECTE996 Credit Points: 6
Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to Pre-requisites: None
extend the digital signal processing knowledge gained in Co-requisites: None
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undergraduate courses. The contents consist of applying

digital signal processing to practical applications including Exclusions: ECTE412, ECTE925
speech, audio, image and video processing and current Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to provide
research developments in these areas. students with an understanding of power conversion circuits
using modern power switching devices and their application
ECTE902 Optimum Signal Processing
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to equipment supplies and the control of electric drives.

Spring Wollongong On Campus Topics covered include: power switching devices and their
application; dc-dc converters; ac-dc converters, including
Credit Points: 6
switch-mode power supplies; dc-ac conversion using
Pre-requisites: None inverters; methods of pulse width modulation; selection of
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Co-requisites: None motors for industrial applications and the design of closed
loop speed control systems for dc and ac motors; and current
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Exclusions: ECTE402
research developments in these areas.

ECTE914 Overhead, Underground Line the concept of micro-grids, active networks and various
Design and Construction modes of operation and impact on the electricity market;
and (f) modelling and simulation techniques to consider
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performance of renewable and embedded generation.
Credit Points: 6
Pre-requisites: None ECTE918 High Voltage Power Systems
Credit Points: 6
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students with an understanding of the design and Pre-requisites: None
construction aspects of overhead lines and underground Co-requisites: None
cabling.This includes planning, lightning protection,
insulation design and co-ordination, electrical and thermal Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to provide
design, earthing and structure design, stress management students with an understanding of: (a) the voltage stresses
that occur in high voltage electrical power systems; (b) how
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and overall design and layout.
these stresses are generated; (c) how these stresses distribute
ECTE915 Power Quality themselves throughout equipment; and (d) some of the
techniques required to accommodate these voltage stresses.
Credit Points: 6 ECTE919 Distribution Network Planning
Pre-requisites: None Spring Wollongong Modular
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Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to provide Pre-requisites: None
students with an understanding of power quality which the Co-requisites: None
study of the disturbances in the electricity supply system
which might prevent customer equipment from operating Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to provide
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as intended. It will include their causes, effects, acceptable students with an understanding of modern distribution
levels, determination of responsibility and mitigation. network planning systems and processes including:
the network planning process; planning philosophy
ECTE916 Distribution System Reliability (probabilistic and deterministic planning); the reliability
risk and network investment trade-off; demand forecasting;
embedded generation; subtransmission and zone substation
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Credit Points: 6
of Medicine
network planning; zone substation design criteria; medium
Pre-requisites: None voltage distribution feeder planning and design criteria;
low voltage distribution planning; security of supply to
Co-requisites: None
customer loads; power quality; demand side management;
Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to provide standardisation of assets; protection, communication and

students with an understanding of electricity transmission control; economic evaluation of projects; smart grid and
and distribution system reliability, its assessment and use new technologies.
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in planning, operation and maintenance. It will give a
comprehensive overview of electricity network reliability as ECTE920 Electricity Market Structures
it affects end-use customers as well as a detailed appreciation and Demand Side Integration
of the factors which make up overall network performance
indices and how these factors may be modified to improve
performance. It will introduce customer outage costs and Credit Points: 6
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show how these may be balanced against CAPEX and Pre-requisites: None
OPEX in cost benefit analysis.
Co-requisites: None
ECTE917 Renewable and Embedded Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to provide
Generation students with an understanding of electricity market
structures and the role of Demand Side Integration (DSI)
in advancing the efficient and effective use of electricity in
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Credit Points: 6 support of power system needs and customer needs. This
Pre-requisites: None subject will also provide students with an understanding
of both the supply and demand side of the market with
Co-requisites: None
its various interactions. On the supply side, gaining an
Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to provide understanding of the operation of the market. On the end-
students with an understanding of the significance of
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use side, gaining an understanding of the emerging area

renewable and embedded generation in the operation of where end-use resources on the customer side of the meter
electric power systems. The course will cover topics such can be engaged to respond to electric power system market
as: (a) the characteristics of various sources of renewable conditions.
and embedded generation; (b) the interface issues between
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renewable and embedded generation with power systems ECTE921 Power Quality and Reliability
and connected loads; (c) the impact of such generation
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on power quality and protection requirements; (d)
understanding the various regulatory requirements with Credit Points: 6
respect to connection of generation that are adopted; (e) Pre-requisites: None

Co-requisites: None Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to provide
Exclusions: ECTE421 students with an understanding of renewable energy systems
and their operation and control issues. The specific topics
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Subject Description: This subject will study the different include: fundamentals of renewable power generation;
types of systems which can propagate in the electric power solar photovoltaic (PV) electrical characteristics and grid
supply, their origins and their effects on sensitive equipment integration of PV systems; wind power systems; wind farm
such as computers, telecommunications systems, PLCs and integration issues; other renewable resources and their
variable speed drives. The disturbances include harmonics, grid interconnection; distributed generation (DG) and
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voltage sags, capacity switching transients, voltage micro-grids; energy storage; power electronics interfaces of
unbalance, etc. Topics discussed will include: the ability of renewable resources; impact of multiple renewable energy
equipment to emit disturbances, its susceptibility, industry units on electricity networks; network support and voltage
standards; design techniques to ensure standards are met; regulation by DG; and operation and control aspects of the
and current research developments. DG.
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ECTE923 Power System Analysis ECTE928 Power System Earthing

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Exclusions: ECTE423, ECTE924 Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to provide
Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to provide students with an understanding of power system earthing
students with an understanding of the advanced techniques design, construction and testing. The course will address
required for power systems calculations and analysis. Topics the complex problems of inductive and conductive
covered in this subject include: an introduction to power interrelationships between substation and powerline
systems comprising thermal and hydro power stations; and cable earthing systems and other metallic systems.
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transmission lines and distribution systems; computer Techniques for solving problems found in earthing system
applications in power systems planning, design, control design will be investigated using both empirical and
and operation; review of basic analysis tools; reactive power analytical computer based techniques. The transition
management; load flow and fault analysis; and transient from computer model to the practical issues involved in
stability and current research developments in these areas. construction and commissioning will also be addressed.
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of Medicine
ECTE926 Power Distribution Systems ECTE929 Power System Protection

Spring Wollongong On Campus and Communication
Credit Points: 6 Autumn Wollongong Modular

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Exclusions: ECTE426 Co-requisites: None

Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to provide Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to provide
students with an understanding of the design concepts students with an understanding of the purpose and
and operation of electrical power distribution systems application of protective systems in electrical distribution
relevant to the electrical utility industry and industrial networks. Both the theoretical and practical aspects of
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plants containing large power distribution applications. protection schemes are explored with an emphasis on
Topics covered in this subject include: an introduction realistic scenarios. Students will be introduced to the tools
to distribution system planning and automation; load used by industry to evaluate and design protection schemes.
modelling and calculations; system equipment modelling The performance of common measurement transducers,
and selection; protection and insulation coordination; the various classes of protective relays and their theory of
power quality and system load interaction; design of radial operation is explored. Protection relay communications,
systems; voltage control; capacitor applications; earthing including traditional analogue systems and modern
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and reliability; and current research developments in these digital concepts, such as IEC 61850, will be discussed. The
areas. application of appropriate relevant standards will be a key
feature of this subject.
ECTE927 Renewable and Distributed
Generation ECTE930 Substation Design
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Subject Description: This subject is aimed at the Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to provide
engineering and design of electrical substations. The students with an understanding of: (a) ventricular
topics covered will include: (a) major equipment selection; fibrillation and the danger it poses; (b) how arcing hazards
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(b) layout; (c) site design; (d) grounding system design; can cause significant burns; (c) the multitude of ways
(e) insulation coordination; (f) protective relaying personnel can sustain injuries from an electrical power
and instrumentation; (g) design for reliability; and (h) system; (d) isolation, earthing tag-out and lock-out systems;
substation automation. and (e) how to maintain a safety culture in the workplace.
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ECTE931 Real-Time Computing ECTE935 Advanced Computer Architecture
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Exclusions: ECTE431 Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to provide
Subject Description: Requirements and specification students with an in-depth understanding of contemporary
methods in real time systems, software design, development processor design issues, in particular, high performance
and testing cycle, timing analysis of real-time systems, processor design (such as pipelining, cache/virtual memory,
classical problems, pre-emptive scheduling of periodic superscalar/instruction-level parallelism, multiple-issue
tasks, non pre-emptive scheduling, intractability results, architectures and SIMD/VLIW), energy efficient processor
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resource allocation, hybrid real-time/non-real-time models, architectures, deep multicore systems, vector processing,
distributed real-time systems, fault tolerant systems and virtualisation and modern I/O infrastructure (USB, PCI-E,
current research developments in these areas. Hypertransport as well as I2C and SPI). This subject
also introduces performance evaluation metrics and
ECTE932 Computer Architecture benchmarks and explores their application and limitations.
Students completing this subject should be able to design
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high-performance computer systems and processor cores,
Credit Points: 6 understand the consequences of their design decisions on
Pre-requisites: None performance and energy efficiency and demonstrate their
Co-requisites: None competence via computer simulation.
Graduate School
Exclusions: ECTE432 ECTE941 Intelligent Control
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Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to Autumn Wollongong On Campus
provide students with the knowledge of current computer
Credit Points: 6
architecture and the skill to design and interface an RISC
processor. The topics covered include processor data Pre-requisites: None

path and control, CPU architecture, performance issues, Co-requisites: None
enhancing performance through pipelining, memory Exclusions: ECTE441, ECTE943.
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hierarchy, Cache, DMA, Buses and other connections,
interfacing I/O devices and I/O performance measurements Subject Description: This subject will review the latest
and current research developments in these areas. control techniques used where the system is poorly known
or changing with time or conditions. Methods examined in
ECTE933 Embedded Systems detail may include: fuzzy systems, neural networks, adaptive
control, crisp and neuro fuzzy control and current research
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developments in these areas.
Credit Points: 6
Pre-requisites: None ECTE942 Computer Controlled Systems
Co-requisites: None Spring Wollongong On Campus
Subject Description: The subject will examine the key Credit Points: 6
properties of software, firmware, and hardware systems in Pre-requisites: None
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the embedded, resource constrained, mobile, and highly Co-requisites: None

distributed world. It will explore topics, including embedded
processors instruction sets, performance and power Exclusions: ECTE442.
consumption, the embedded computing platform, program Subject Description: This subject provides the knowledge
analysis and design, embedded processors and operating and skills required to model, analyse and design computer
systems, hardware accelerators, networks for embedded controlled systems in the z-domain and discrete-time. The
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systems, and systems-on-silicon and current research contents will consist of: discrete time state space modelling
developments in these areas. of systems; stability analysis in state space; controllability
and observability; pole placement design and state feedback;
ECTE934 Electrical Safety state observer design and predictive control; and current
research developments in these areas.
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Credit Points: 6
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ECTE944 Identification and Optimal Control


Pre-requisites: None Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to provide
Co-requisites: None students with an opportunity to apply and verify theory in
areas associated with the postgraduate programs through
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Exclusions: ECTE444 laboratory experiments and computer studies. Students

Subject Description: The subject provides the knowledge will be expected to select three out of six projects and
and skills required to identify the model of a system and perform experiments; analyse results; and write reports on
optimise its performance. The contents will consist of: selected projects to illustrate practical issues related to the
system identification using the least square method and postgraduate program.
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quadratic performance index; quadratic optimal control;

Kalman filters; and applications of genetic algorithms in ECTE962 Telecommunications
system identification and optimal control, including current System Modelling
research developments. Autumn Wollongong On Campus
ECTE947 Research Project Credit Points: 6
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Pre-requisites: 24 credit points of 900-level subjects from Exclusions: ECTE462
the Master of Electrical Power Engineering program. Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to provide
Co-requisites: None students with telecommunication engineering skills
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including skills to analyse dimension telephone exchanges,

Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to enable
trunk lines, Internet switches and circuit and packet
students to develop and undertake a research oriented
switched networks. Topics covered will include: telephone
project relevant to their place of employment in the broad
and data networks and systems; mixed voice and data
area of electrical power engineering. The project topic has
queueing systems; optimal capacity allocation; direct and
to be developed in consultation with an industry supervisor
alternate routing; and current research developments.
from the student’s place of employment and the University.
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The project must have a strong research aspect attached to

it. The project topic and the work to be undertaken must
ECTE965 Wireless Communication Systems
enhance the research skills of the student. Through the Spring Wollongong On Campus
project, students will have the opportunity to identify a Credit Points: 6
research problem of relevance or interest to their workplace, Pre-requisites: None
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develop the methodology to address the problem and reach

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the desire outcomes. Co-requisites: None

Exclusions: ECTE964, ECTE966, ECTE967
ECTE953 Advanced Project Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to provide
Annual Wollongong On Campus students with an understanding of the systems used in
Credit Points: 12 wireless communications. Topics covered include: the

regulatory environment; electromagnetism fundamentals;
Sciences
antennas and antenna systems; near earth propagation;
Co-requisites: None the multi-path propagation environment; multi-user
Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to provide an communications in wireless systems; medium access control
opportunity for students to undertake a major engineering and mobility management mechanisms; and current
project and develop their initiative. ECTE953 Advanced research developments in these areas. Case studies will also
Informatics
Project requires students to work on individual projects be undertaken.

that may involve some background reading and analysis,
the development of hardware, the development of software, ECTE967 Mobile Networks
or an experimental program. Where possible the projects Autumn Wollongong On Campus
are related to the research programs of the School and are Credit Points: 6
chosen to develop the student’s initiative. It will involve
weekly tutorial sessions; the presentation of seminars; and Pre-requisites: None
Law
writing of reports. Each student is required to deliver an oral Co-requisites: None

seminar and to prepare a final thesis on the result of the Exclusions: ECTE467
work undertaken.
ECTE955 Advanced Laboratory students with the knowledge to evaluate current and
emerging mobile networks. Topics covered will include:
Science
analogue and digital mobile networks, roaming in mobile

Spring Wollongong On Campus networks, GSM standards and principles, GSM network
Credit Points: 6 structure, call hand-over analysis, mobility in the Internet,
emerging third generation mobile networks and current
research developments.
Sydney Business
Co-requisites: None
ECTE968 Coding and Error Correction
School
Exclusions: ECTE956
Credit Points: 6

Pre-requisites: None Subject Description: This subject will provide an
Co-requisites: None opportunity for students to develop a better understanding
of the nature of generic skills and their significance
Arts
Exclusions: ECTE468 in the workplace and in particular, the Australian
Subject Description: The students will be introduced workplace culture. It will provide students with the
to information theory and the use of coding in a skills to communicate effectively - to individuals and
communications application in the presence of noise groups - using an array of communication methodologies,
and other channel degradations (fading and multipath). eg. verbal, written and electronic. The development of
Commerce
Different coding techniques will be considered such as skills to enhance employment, including the ability to
forward error correction techniques, including linear codes, identify appropriate opportunities, write applications and
cyclic codes, block codes, convolutional codes, turbo codes understand interview techniques will be a key focus of this
and sparse codes related to the theoretical Shannon limit. subject.
Case studies will be used to illustrate common error coding
techniques and current research developments in these ECTE986 Telecommunications
Creative Arts
areas. A laboratory component will illustrate concepts Network Management
associated with error coding techniques. Spring Wollongong On Campus
ECTE970 Advanced Topics in Engineering Credit Points: 6
Education
Credit Points: 6 Exclusions: ECTE486.
Pre-requisites: None Subject Description: This subject aims to provide
students with an understanding of the technical
Co-requisites: None
issues of telecommunications management, to provide
Subject Description: This subject will enable students to practical hands-on experience of network configuration
Engineering
further their knowledge and abilities in topics selected and management systems and to make students aware
from the advanced technical subject areas in the relevant of economic, management and political issues in
postgraduate program areas. Topics will be selected from the telecommunications management. Topics covered will
fields of computer and telecommunications engineering or include: private and public communications systems;
automation and power engineering and will include current LANs and SNMP; integration of voice, data and video
research developments. in networks; general management issues; international
Graduate School
of Medicine
standards; and current research developments.
ECTE971 Robotics and Flexible Automation
Spring Wollongong On Campus ECTE992 Internet Networking Protocols
Credit Points: 6

Sciences
Exclusions: ECTE471, ECTE472, ECTE972. Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: The subject provides the knowledge Exclusions: ECTE481, ECTE981.
and skills required to design appropriate robotic systems Subject Description: This subject will provide students
for flexible automation, including the modelling, analysis, with an understanding of technologies used to provide
design, and deployment of a robotic manipulator and
Informatics
connectivity and quality of service (QoS) on the Internet.
its associated sensory systems. The contents will consist Topics to be studied will include: CIDR; OSPF; BGP; mobile
of: Industrial robots, as a component of automation; IP; DSDV; AODV; integrated and differentiated Services;
mathematical modelling of a robotic arm; direct and inverse traffic engineering using MPLS; and wireless QoS MACs.
kinematics model; direct and inverse dynamic model;
trajectory planning; control systems for industrial robots; IACT901 IT Strategic Planning
tactile sensors; force sensors; ultrasound sensors; computer Not on offer in 2011
vision and other sensors and current research developments
Law
in these areas. Credit Points: 6

ECTE975 Communication and ICT Co-requisites: None
Workplace Practice Exclusions: ISIT901
Science
Subject Description: The subject is essentially about the

Spring Wollongong On Campus application of technology for competitive advantage.
Credit Points: 6 Throughout the subject, the spotlight will be trained on
Pre-requisites: None techniques and frameworks for ‘thinking strategically about
a company’s technological orientation’. A wide spectrum of
Co-requisites: None
Sydney Business
business and technology issues will be covered that address

School
the problems and issues surrounding the analysis and

development of an IT strategic plan.

IACT906 Business On-Line Subject Description: Introduction to Data Mining and
Not on offer in 2011 Knowledge Discovery, Data Bases and Warehouses,
Data Structures, Exploratory Data Analysis Techniques,
Credit Points: 6
Arts
Association Rules, Artificial Neural Networks, Tree Based

Pre-requisites: None Methods, Clustering and Classification Methods, Regression
Co-requisites: None Methods, Overfitting and Inferential Issues, Use of Data
Mining packages.
Subject Description: This subject aims to provide students
with an understanding of e-business in the context of
Commerce
today’s global business environment. Today most businesses

INFO912 Mathematics for Cryptography
compete in a global environment; a sound business strategy Autumn Wollongong On Campus
for on-line business is essential to facilitate this. This Credit Points: 6
subject covers key areas of e-business, including: Strategy Pre-requisites: None
formulation and implementation; e-branding; service
Co-requisites: None
Creative Arts
leadership; economics and inustry impacts of e-business and

Internet effectiveness. Subject Description: Logic: informal propositional
logic, circuit theory. Natural Deduction style proofs in
IACT918 Corporate Network Management propositional & predicate logic. Interpretations & Models.
Not on offer in 2011 Nonclassical logics. Number Theory: elementary number
theory, modular exponentiation, discrete logarithms,
Credit Points: 6
Galois arithmetic & polynomials, error correcting codes
Education
Pre-requisites: None & cryptography. Elliptic curves, groups for cryptography.

Co-requisites: None Combinatorics: combinatorial probability, Knapsack
problem, network and graph theory, combinatorial designs,
Subject Description: The subject investigates the
game theory & linear programming applied to cryptography.
documentation and management of telecommunications
networks. Topics to be covered include 1. Documenting
INFO933 Pattern Recognition
Engineering
the Network: requirements capture and specification,

functional specification, design specification, documenting Autumn Wollongong On Campus
the network configuration 2. Managing the Network: Credit Points: 6
influences on the network, management architectures and Pre-requisites: None
standards, performance management, fault management,
disaster management, managing changes in a network, cost Co-requisites: None
Graduate School
of Medicine
minimisation management 3. Corporate and Regulatory Subject Description: This subject is designed to equip the
Requirements: management teams, operations and support, student with an understanding of the fundamental tools
standards and protocols. required to analyse, design and implement pattern analysis
and recognition systems. After a review of mathematical
IACT999 Emerging Topics in foundations the subject introduces data clustering, the
Information Technology statistical Bayesian decision theory, parameter estimation

(Bayesian and maximum likelihood), linear discriminant
Sciences

functions, supervised and unsupervised learning.
Credit Points: 6
Pre-requisites: IACT901 plus 36 credit points @ 900 level ISIT900 Fundamentals of Contemporary
Co-requisites: None Technologies
Subject Description: This subject is concerned with Autumn Wollongong On Campus
Informatics
the emerging issues involved in the analysis, design, Spring Wollongong On Campus
development and implementation of a corporate-wide Credit Points: 6
information system. Students will complete an individual
project/business case related to the strategic use of IT Pre-requisites: None
in an organization. Students are required to apply their Co-requisites: None
experience and knowledge from previous subjects, as Subject Description: This subject aims to develop academic
well as a set of research methods to prepare a report and
Law
skills relevant to postgraduate studies and postgraduate

presentation. Projects will be undertaken individually and writing in Information Technology and Information
specific topics will be selected based on the student’s chosen Systems. Students will develop an understanding of
elective stream and interests. The subject also provides disciplinary expectations and requirements and the
students with enhanced communication and project development of skills in critical listening, reading and
management skills. analysis of text and data, the development of academic
Science
argument and the communication of text, data and analysis

INFO911 Data Mining and in written and spoken form. Students will also develop skills
Knowledge Discovery in locating, evaluating, and effectively using information
Autumn Wollongong On Campus appropriately in postgraduate studies. Topics covered
include; Critical reading in software engineering, network
Sydney Business
Credit Points: 6
management, multimedia and content management,
School
Pre-requisites: None Analysis and evaluation of problems and solutions in

Co-requisites: None Information Systems and Information Technology
Exclusions: INFO411

ISIT901 Information Systems Subject Description: The rapid development of information
Strategic Planning technology networks has prompted governments to develop
national policies to promote the growth of services in
Arts
these areas. Innovation in information technology and
Credit Points: 6 its effective use is now seen to underpin international
Pre-requisites: None competitiveness. Successful innovation policies are now
Co-requisites: None central to the future viability of industry and nations
alike. This subject addresses key themes such as: the
Commerce
Exclusions: IACT901 importance of innovation to the economy and the firm;
Subject Description: The subject is essentially about the the links between information, information technology
application of technology for competitive advantage. and innovation; and, the development of effective national
Throughout the subject, the spotlight will be trained on policies to promote industrial innovation. Issues such as the
techniques and frameworks for ‘thinking strategically about role of multinationals, transborder data flows and research
a company’s technological orientation’. A wide spectrum of and development are discussed in this context.
Creative Arts
business and technology issues will be covered that address
the problems and issues surrounding the analysis and ISIT906 Information Design and
development of an IT strategic plan. Content Management
ISIT903 Enterprise Architecture Design
Credit Points: 6
Education
Credit Points: 6
Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: This subject examines the use of
Co-requisites: None
information in organisations and how that information
Subject Description: The principle purpose of architecture is acquired and represented using the latest information
is to translate strategy into infrastructure. An architecture
Engineering
modelling techniques. The subject has a focus on the use
provides a blueprint for translating business strategy into a of Web technologies to manage and access information. It
plan for IS. An infrastructure is everything that supports addresses the growing need for systematic approaches to
the flow and processing of information in an organization, Content Management and document management.
including hardware, software, data, network components
and their supporting staff and facilities from the application ISIT908 IT Governance
Graduate School
level to the inter-organisational level. This subject includes
of Medicine
an exploration of enterprise architecture concepts, case
studies and frameworks. Credit Points: 6
ISIT904 Systems Integration Co-requisites: None

Subject Description: Information Technology (IT) is
Credit Points: 6
Sciences
pervasive in today’s organisations, playing a critical
Pre-requisites: None role in achieving business goals and enabling lower cost
structures, new levels of customer service, new products,
Co-requisites: None
new markets and new external stakeholders. Whereas in
Subject Description: This subject aims to provide students the past IT decisions were delegated to the IT organisation,
with a broad knowledge of integrating individual disparate all managers are today required of not only making better
Informatics
information system into a seamless enterprise information IT decisions, with confidence and competence, but also
system. The subject will examine system integration in implementing and monitoring IT initiatives more effectively
various perspectives from social, corporate to technical than their competitors. This course will explore IT
solutions. The students will also study system integration governance theory and practice, including decision rights
in the context of middleware models, tools and techniques. and internal control frameworks, to prepare students for the
The student will learn to implement system integration globally competitive workplace.
solutions by identifying sources of data, mapping
Law
information, selecting and applying appropriate technology ISIT909 Advanced Business

for integrating a new enterprise information system into Process Management
existing systems.
ISIT905 Technology Management Credit Points: 6
and Innovation Pre-requisites: None
Science

Credit Points: 6 Exclusions: BUSS909, ISIT409
Pre-requisites: None Subject Description: A process perspective helps
management to avoid or reduce duplicate work, facilitate
Sydney Business
Co-requisites: None
collaboration and cross-functional communication,
School
Exclusions: IACT905
optimise business processes, create supply chains and
achieve competitive advantage. IS and IT are fundamental
to business process management (BPM), business

transformation, continuous process improvement and supply Pre-requisites: None
chain management. IS/IT management must support the Co-requisites: None
organisation’s management of business processes and supply
Arts
chains. Focus will be placed on the IS/IT management Exclusions: IACT917

and business management perspectives of BPM, and on Subject Description: This subject focuses on strategies that
the human side of the Human Computer Interface. Topics promote knowledge creation and use within organisations.
covered include: theories, concepts, methodologies, In total the subject enables students to gain familiarity of
techniques and tools to manage and enable business both quantitative and qualitative approaches to knowledge
Commerce
process design, analysis, implementation, management and management and to develop competence in an area that
optimisation; Strategies, architecture and infrastructure is of interest to them. Student will be exposed to Business
to support business processes, supply chains and business Intelligences (BI) as a contemporary strand of knowledge
processes management; Embedding corporate knowledge management practice. In addition they will be exposed
into business processes; BPM risks and issues; Basic business to common BI methods and tools developing competence
process analysis and modelling. in one or more techniques. The subject also familiarises
Creative Arts
students with the literature in knowledge management to

ISIT910 IT-enabled Supply assist in critical assessment of methods and tools
Chain Management
Spring Wollongong On Campus ISIT918 Strategic Network Management
Credit Points: 6
Credit Points: 6
Education
Co-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: Information technology (IT) enabled
supply chains are transforming the modern business Exclusions: IACT918
landscape. Lectures in this subject will show how IT is being Subject Description: The subject investigates the
used to create and support operational and strategic supply
Engineering
documentation and management of strategic networks.

chain advantages. Laboratory activities will provide hands- Topics to be covered include: 1. Network Requirements: a
on knowledge of the application of enterprise software (e.g., strategic network management perspective of informational,
SAP), freight audit and payment software and how radio dimensional, functional, specification, configuration,
frequency identification (RFID) is being applied in supply integration, and service level requirements. 2. Managing
chains around globe. the Network: influences on the network, management
Graduate School
of Medicine
architectures and standards, performance management,

ISIT916 Organisational Issues & fault management, disaster management, managing changes
Information Technology in a network, cost minimisation management 3. Corporate
Autumn Wollongong On Campus and Regulatory Requirements: management teams,
operations and support, standards and protocols.
Credit Points: 6
Pre-requisites: None ISIT924 Simulation and Modelling

Sciences

Exclusions: IACT916, ISIT416 Credit Points: 6
Subject Description: This subject aims to provide the Pre-requisites: None
student with an understanding of issues related to the Co-requisites: None
combination of management, workers and information
Informatics
technology. Students will gain an appreciation of the Exclusions: BUSS924

complexity of the issues involved in decision making when Subject Description: This subject aims to introduce the
people and technology are concerned. Students will also concepts of systems modelling and simulation, and its role
develop an understanding across commerce and industry of in analysing the operation characteristics of a system for
the parallels that exist in the development, implementation supporting management in decision making. Both discrete
and application of information and communication and continuous systems modelling and simulation will be
technology. Effect on organisational information flows covered.
Law
of growth in size and complexity: the management and

technological response; Information technology as a ISIT925 Strategic Network Design
catalyst in codifying work procedures and creating new Spring Wollongong On Campus
organisational structures; Hierarchical versus horizontal Credit Points: 6
approaches to information management; Management
Science
theory and IT; Industrial use of IT and parallels with office Pre-requisites: None
sector usage. Implications of broadband networks for traffic Co-requisites: None
integration and subsequent application in commerce and Exclusions: IACT924
industry.
Subject Description: The subject investigates the design
Sydney Business
ISIT917 Business Intelligence and and implementation of a strategic network plan. Topics
to be covered include (1) The Need for Planning and the
School
Knowledge Management Planning Process: planning teams, strategic planning,

Autumn Wollongong On Campus the network plan, security planning and implementation
Credit Points: 6 planning. (2) The Design Process: design teams, translating

the plan into design criteria, requirements capture and ISIT938 eBusiness Technologies
specification, design requirements and criteria, choosing Autumn Wollongong On Campus
topographies and architectures, evaluating plans (3) The
Credit Points: 6
Arts
Implementation Process: implementation teams, design
traceability, managing people and technology, managing Pre-requisites: None
the implementation process. Co-requisites: None
ISIT929 Concepts and Issues in Exclusions: ITCS938
Commerce
Healthcare Computing Subject Description: The subject explores the technology
being adopted by organisations and the various means of
maximising business potential using Internet technology,
Credit Points: 6 including eBusiness (B2B, B2C, B2G etc.). The focus of
Pre-requisites: None the course is from the IT professional perspective, giving
Co-requisites: None the student a feel for what is required in a commercial
Creative Arts
business environment. The technology aspects will cover
Exclusions: ITCS929 both developing in house software, as well as selecting
Subject Description: This subject examines the essential ‘best practice’ outsourced options. Comparisons are drawn
concepts of health computing, limitations of technology, between the two adoption methods, and the student is
issues of privacy and security, economics of healthcare engaged by scenario role playing as part of the group
computing, managing healthcare computing projects, assignments.
Education
evaluation methods in medical informatics, risk assessment
in health informatics and the important issues involved in ISIT940 IT Research Methods
computer applications in healthcare. Autumn Wollongong On Campus
Credit Points: 6
ISIT930 Introduction to Health Informatics
Engineering
Pre-requisites: None Exclusions: IACT940
Co-requisites: None Subject Description: This subject introduces students

to research methodology. Topics include the purpose of
Exclusions: ITCS930 research, formulating a research question, conducting a
Graduate School
Subject Description: The subject covers clinical decision literature review and writing a research proposal. Students
of Medicine
making and decision support systems and how health will gain an understanding of the different research
informatics and health information systems can assist. methodologies, including quantitative and qualitative
Topics include decision-making and decision-support analysis. Students will learn how to design an appropriate
systems in healthcare; knowledge engineering in health research plan. Requirements for scholarly writing will

informatics, the reasons for the necessity of systematically also be discussed and the process of undertaking a
processing data, information and knowledge in medicine research project will be analysed. The subject provides
Sciences
and healthcare; benefits and constraints of using an introduction to the research process for students
information and communication technology healthcare undertaking Honours and postgraduate research projects
systems; patient management; primary care systems and in the School of Information Technology and Computer
knowledge management. Science.
ISIT937 Information Technology Security ISIT945 Information Systems Project
Informatics
and Risk Management Annual Wollongong On Campus
Co-requisites: None Exclusions: BUSS945
Law
Exclusions: ITCS937 Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to provide

Subject Description: This subject aims to provide students students with the opportunity to study a topic of interest
with a deep understanding of the security, risk management in the Information Systems Discipline. The project will
and regulatory aspects of e-commerce facing businesses in be completed under staff supervision and culminates in
the on-line business environment. Today most businesses the production of a substantial written report plus other
Science
compete in a global business environment; a sound business products such as computer software as appropriate to the
strategy that addresses these issues is essential. This subject project. The subject aims to provide students with the
covers key issues in e-commerce, including: security options, opportunity under staff guidance to investigate an area
trusted authorities, secure payment systems for the Internet, or topic of interest in-depth in the IS Discipline; gain
the regulatory environment and Government policy; risk experience in the use of one or more methods, techniques
Sydney Business
management and control. and/or tools; gain experience in organising and using their
time and efforts within specified constraints to produce a
School
major piece of work in the form of a final report.

ISIT946 Project and Change Management Pre-requisites: None
Credit Points: 6
Arts
Subject Description: Topics will be selected from areas of

Pre-requisites: ISIT900 interest of staff members or visiting staff members to the
School. These will include topics in the application of
Co-requisites: None
information and communication technology. IT is a rapidly
Exclusions: BUSS953 changing area. This subject will allow investigation into
Commerce
Subject Description: This subject provides an introduction topics at the forefront of the discipline.
to, and overview of, the knowledge and skills required to
successfully manage computer-based systems development ISIT992 Special Topics in IS and IT B
projects within an organisational setting. Topics and Spring Wollongong On Campus
issues considered include: Information Systems project Credit Points: 6
management and its organisational context; inter-
Creative Arts
organisational arrangements for e-business including Pre-requisites: None

B2B and B2C frameworks, project management tools and Co-requisites: None
techniques; feasibility study methods; resource estimation Subject Description: Topics will be selected from areas of
techniques; behaviour and management of Information interest of staff members or visiting staff members to the
Systems project groups; systems development environments School. These will include topics in the application of
for professionals and end-users; quality assurance; project information and communication technology. IT is a rapidly
Education
and system evaluation. changing area. This subject will allow investigation into
topics at the forefront of the discipline.
ISIT950 Systems Development
Methodologies ISIT998 Information Technology
Autumn Wollongong On Campus Research Report
Engineering

Co-requisites: None Pre-requisites: IACT940 OR ISIT940 Also see Additional
Exclusions: BUSS950 Information section of this site
Subject Description: This subject provides an introduction Co-requisites: None

Graduate School
of Medicine
to and overview of systems development methodologies Exclusions: IACT950

for both historical and philosophical perspectives; an Subject Description: This subject involves undertaking
introduction to frameworks and issues which may be a project. Where possible the projects are related to the
used to assess and compare different system development research interests of the School and/or staff and are chosen
methodologies; an introduction to and comparison of the to develop the student’s research skills. Each student is
tools and techniques of a selection of systems development required to deliver an oral seminar and to prepare a final
methodologies and the phases and stages of the systems
Sciences
thesis on the result of the work undertaken.

development life cycle to which they are applicable and the
opportunity to gain some in-depth knowledge of selected ISIT999 ICT Research Project
methodologies, techniques, tools, frameworks or issues via Annual Wollongong On Campus
assignments.
Credit Points: 18
ISIT951 Web Services and Service
Informatics
Pre-requisites: ISIT940 see additional info below

Oriented Architecture Co-requisites: None
Spring Wollongong On Campus Subject Description: This is an individual academic
Credit Points: 6 research project conducted under the supervision of
Pre-requisites: None academic staff in the school.
Co-requisites: None ITCS937 Security, Risk Management and
Law
Exclusions: ITCS951 Control in Electronic Commerce

Subject Description: Web Services are at the core of what Not on offer in 2011
is being termed the next generation of eBusiness. The term Credit Points: 6
‘Web Services’ refers to the set of standard protocols and
associated technologies that enable software applications Pre-requisites: None
Science
to communicate with each other across the Internet. To Co-requisites: None

effectively exploit the potential of Web Services requires Subject Description: This subject aims to provide students
appropriate effort in the proper design of business processes with a deep understanding of the security, risk management
and service architectures. and regulatory aspects of e-commerce facing businesses in
the on-line business environment. Today most businesses
Sydney Business
ISIT991 Special Topics in IS and IT A compete in a global business environment; a sound business
School
Autumn Wollongong On Campus strategy that addresses these issues is essential. This subject
Credit Points: 6

covers key issues in e-commerce, including: security options, Subject Description: MATH942 is designed to develop
trusted authorities, secure payment systems for the Internet, practical skills in numerical and computational
the regulatory environment and Government policy; risk mathematics to solve problems that have no analytic
Arts
management and control. solution. Various numerical techniques, such as Newton’s
iteration method, finite difference and finite element
MATH902 Solution to Differential Equations methods, for solving algebraic as well as differential
By One-Parameter Groups equations are discussed. Methods that are particularly
Not on offer in 2011 of interest for finance problems such as the Monte Carlo
Commerce
method and the binomial method are also studied.
Credit Points: 6
Pre-requisites: None MATH943 Practitioners’ Seminars
Co-requisites: None Annual Wollongong On Campus
Subject Description: One-parameter groups and Lie series, Spring2011/Autumn2012 Wollongong On Campus
Creative Arts
linear ordinary differential equations, first and second order Credit Points: 0
ordinary differential equations, linear and non-linear partial
differential equations.
Co-requisites: None
MATH907 Research Methods Subject Description: MATH943 is designed to allow
Autumn Wollongong On Campus students enrolled in Master of Financial Mathematics to
develop a knowledge base for the state-of-the-art technology
Education
Credit Points: 6
and skills required in business and finance. Leading experts
in industry relate first-hand experiences of problems and
Co-requisites: None techniques that arise in the financial industry. Students will
Exclusions: ACCY907 be required to attend each seminar and discuss the topics
presented.
Engineering
the process of planning, undertaking and writing about a
MATH971 Advanced Topics in
research project. The course teaches students how to search
library resources and to prepare bibliographies. It covers Applied Mathematics A
the principles and nature of qualitative and quantitative Autumn Wollongong On Campus
methods of research, formulating research problems Spring Wollongong On Campus
Graduate School
and questions, writing a literature review and a research
of Medicine
Credit Points: 6
proposal, hypothesis testing, scholarly writing conventions
and the collection, analysis and evaluation of data. Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
MATH941 Financial Calculus Subject Description: Topics will be selected from the areas

of interest of staff members or visiting staff members of the
Credit Points: 6 School.
Sciences
MATH972 Advanced Topics in Applied
Co-requisites: None
Mathematics B
Exclusions: Not to count with MATH317 Autumn Wollongong On Campus
Subject Description: This subject introduces the Spring Wollongong On Campus
Informatics
financial calculus and the mathematical and statistical
modelling necessary for solving practical problems in three Credit Points: 6
fundamental aspects of financial markets (i) financial Pre-requisites: None
assets pricing (ii) financial derivatives pricing and (iii) Co-requisites: None
risk management. The course brings together arbitrage
principles, stochastic models of stock prices and interest Subject Description: Topics will be selected from the areas
rates, Ito’s Lemma and analytical and numerical techniques of interest of staff members or visiting staff members of the
School.
Law
for solving partial differential equations, to derive, solve and

extend models for the valuation and hedging of a variety of
vanilla and exotic options and interest-rate products. MATH973 Advanced Topics in Pure
Mathematics A
MATH942 Numerical Methods in Finance Autumn Wollongong On Campus
Science

Sydney Business
Exclusions: Not to count with MATH321 Subject Description: Topics will be selected from the areas
School
of interest of staff members or visiting staff members of the

School. These may include topics in Analysis, Algebra,
Logic or Number Theory.

MATH974 Advanced Topics in Pure MATH989 Project Part 1
Mathematics B Not on offer in 2011
Arts

Co-requisites: None
MATH990 Project Part 2
Commerce
Subject Description: Topics will be selected from the areas

of interest of staff members or visiting staff members of the Autumn Wollongong On Campus
School. These may include topics in Analysis, Algebra, Spring Wollongong On Campus
Logic or Number Theory. Credit Points: 6
MATH977 Advanced Topics in Pre-requisites: None

Creative Arts
Mathematics A Co-requisites: None

MATH991 Project
Pre-requisites: None Spring2011/Autumn2012 Wollongong On Campus
Education
MATH978 Advanced Topics in Pre-requisites: None

Mathematics B Co-requisites: None
MCS9102 Information Systems
Credit Points: 6
Engineering
Credit Points: 6
Co-requisites: None
MATH980 Preliminary Topics in Co-requisites: None
Mathematics A Exclusions: ITCS905
Graduate School
of Medicine
Autumn Wollongong On Campus Subject Description: This subject will have 3 integrated
Spring Wollongong On Campus strands: a) an overview of all the major Information Systems
found in a typical business b) an introduction to essay and
Credit Points: 6
report writing at University level c) laboratory exercises
Pre-requisites: None to develop skills with office automation tools (e.g. Word,
Co-requisites: None Excel, Access). Strand a) covers systems such as finance,

HR, payroll, inventory, sales, CRM, SCM, ERP etcIt also
Sciences
Subject Description: A selection of topics will be available

introduces the Systems Development Lifecycle, several
from time to time to serve as preliminary material in the
systems analysis and design techniques, and basic database
Master of Mathematics.
concepts
MATH981 Preliminary Topics in
MCS9103 Algorithms and Problem Solving
Mathematics B
Informatics

Credit Points: 6
Credit Points: 6
Co-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: This subject introduces the basic
Law
Subject Description: A selection of topics will be available concepts of algorithms and their relationship to data
from time to time to serve as preliminary material in the structures and problem solving. This subject emphasises
Master of Mathematics. problem solving techniques leading to the development of
algorithms rather than their implementation or a formal
MATH982 Preliminary Topics in mathematical treatment of algorithms. Topics include
Mathematics C
Science
sorting, searching and counting problems and the principal

Autumn Wollongong On Campus algorithms used in their solution. Common approaches to
Spring Wollongong On Campus algorithm development and analysis will be examined.
Credit Points: 6 MCS9110 Introduction to W3 Technologies
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Pre-requisites: MCS9114

Co-requisites: None Subject Description: This subject provides students with
Subject Description: This subject introduces the a real-world approach to Information and Communication
technologies that underlie the World Wide Web and its Security Issues. Both managerial and technical aspects
Arts
commercial applications. Topics include an overview of are addressed. The subject will cover the need for security,
internet communications covering basic protocols such as professional and regulatory considerations, security
TCP/IP and HTTP, an introduction to the web-browser/ technology, physical security, information security, and
web-server client-server systems, HTML/XHTML/ personnel issues. Students will be required to engage
XML markup languages, web forms, client side scripting in problem solving activities that apply the principles
Commerce
technologies, basics of relational databases, and server learned in the subject, and will also be required to acquire
side scripting languages. Students will build working web- knowledge of current practice and technologies.
sites with dynamic content. Working in groups, students
will explore the uses of one or more of the more elaborate MCS9203 Algorithms and Data Structures
framework applications for web-based collaboration (Web-2 Autumn Wollongong On Campus
technologies).
Creative Arts
Credit Points: 6
Pre-requisites: MCS9124 or ITCS902
MCS9114 Procedural Programming
Spring Wollongong On Campus Exclusions: ITCS903
Credit Points: 6 Subject Description: Approaches to analysing algorithm

complexity, introduced in earlier subjects, will be reviewed.
Education
Pre-requisites: None The use of abstract data types as a design technique, and
Co-requisites: None their implementation in solutions to problems, will form a
Exclusions: ITCS901 large part of the subject. The concept of efficient code and
ways to measure efficiency (both empirically, by timings,
Subject Description: This subject introduces the procedural and theoretically) will be studied.
approach to program design and implementation. Covers
Engineering
basic language constructs for defining variables of built-in MCS9204 Object and Generic
types, flow control constructs and simple I/O. Explores
functional decomposition as a design technique, and the
Programming in C++
implementation of functions. Introduces simple user-defined Autumn Wollongong On Campus
data types and aggregates. Spring Wollongong On Campus
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of Medicine
Credit Points: 6
MCS9124 Applied Programming
Pre-requisites: MCS9124 or ITCS902
Co-requisites: None
Exclusions: Not to count with ITCS903
Credit Points: 6

Subject Description: This subject develops a thorough
Pre-requisites: MCS9114 & MCS9103
Sciences
understanding of the object-oriented approach and
Co-requisites: None introduces such object concepts as encapsulation,
Exclusions: ITCS902 inheritance, polymorphism and runtime binding. This is
complemented by an introduction to object-oriented design,
Subject Description: This subject develops a thorough
with UML representations at the program level. Templates
understanding of program design using data structures. It
are introduced as a method of achieving generalisation.
extends MCS9114 and presents pointers, dynamic memory
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Container classes and the Standard Template Library are
management and exception handling. Other topics include
presented as examples of generic programming.
implementation of Sorting and Searching Algorithms
including the use of typedefs, void pointers and indexes to
generalise algorithms; Implementation of data structures:
MCS9205 Software Development
queues, stacks, linked lists, dequeues, trees; Use of arrays Methods & Tools
as an implementation structure - hashing, radix sort, Spring Wollongong On Campus
heaps and Heapsort; Random Access files and internal Credit Points: 6
Law
I/O; Testing of programs: black and white box testing,

and the use of debuggers; Use of multi-file organisation
in encapsulation and data hiding, with make files; These Co-requisites: None
concepts will be treated through formal lectures, tutorials, Exclusions: ITCS917
assignments and laboratory sessions employing an object
Science
oriented language.
to the process of design and analysis of software. Students
will receive a formal introduction to the software design
MCS9201 Professional Practice & Ethics
process and techniques, pattern design and reuse, as well as
Autumn Wollongong On Campus general approaches of interface design. A UML supporting
Credit Points: 6 tool will be used for practice of object oriented development
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Pre-requisites: None approach.

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Co-requisites: None
Exclusions: ITCS908

MCS9206 Markup Languages MCS9222 Systems Development
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Co-requisites: None Pre-requisites: MCS9204
Exclusions: MTS9206 Co-requisites: None
Commerce
Subject Description: XML (eXtensible Markup Language) Subject Description: This subject provides a framework
can be regarded as a language for creating other languages. for understanding and developing the necessary skills to
In this capacity XML has rapidly become ubiquitous in successfully undertake the major third year software project.
very many diverse areas of IT and is now regarded as an The subject provides an introduction to the practical
essential core area of knowledge for every IT practitioner. aspects of the development of a software application
The primary aims of this subject are to enable students following a well defined process. Students will gain
Creative Arts
to acquire practical proficiency in exploiting XML and to experience in the software development cycle, including
be able to explain the relevance of XML for many IT and requirements, design, and implementation, and also learn to
Business contexts. In addition to being a new area of study, exploit implementation support technologies. Assignments
by studying XML students can extend or re-enforce their will provide experience of structured development work in
understanding of related study areas, e.g., the students can a small group setting. The implementation language used in
develop their understanding of data modelling and object- illustrations and assignments is C++.
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orientation (via XML schemas and XML transformations).

As a secondary aim (a minor but relevant part of the MCS9235 Database Systems
subject) the subject will provide a basic practical proficiency Spring Wollongong On Campus
in manipulating HTML and hence construction of
Credit Points: 6
elementary web pages.
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MCS9212 Interacting Systems Co-requisites: None

Autumn Wollongong On Campus Subject Description: This subject investigates three
Credit Points: 6 major areas of modern database systems: 1. design of
Pre-requisites: (MCS9102 or ITCS905) and MCS9124 relational databases 2. programming of relational databases
3. concurrency control and data recovery in database
Co-requisites: None
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systems. Topics will include: Introduction to conceptual

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Exclusions: ITCS909 database modelling; Principles of relational database model;

Subject Description: The subject develops an Structured Query Language (SQL) and its procedural
understanding of the operating system and tools from a extensions (PL/SQL, Embedded SQL, JDBC); Database
programmer’s viewpoint. Topics covered include the file server programming; Normalisation of relational databases;
and Transaction management and recovery in database
system, processes, communication and tools. In particular,

access, security, organisation, operating system effect on systems
Sciences
performance of a program, support, control; process and

interaction, inter-process communication; use of shell MCS9236 3D Modelling and Animation
scripts and commands to enhance problem solving; tools Spring2011/Summer2011 Wollongong On Campus
for development process; program paradigms: parallel, Credit Points: 6
distributed, etc.
Pre-requisites: 12 credit points of MCS 900s
Informatics
MCS9213 Java Programming Co-requisites: None

and Applications Subject Description: This subject provides students with
Spring Wollongong On Campus a hands-on introduction to the use of computers for
developing models of three-dimensional objects and viewing
Credit Points: 6
them in 3D as still images and animations. Topics covered
Pre-requisites: None include basic modelling primitives, from polygons to spline
surfaces; tools to modify simple objects; surfacing concepts
Law
Co-requisites: MCS9124
such as textures and bump maps; basic lighting of scenes;
Exclusions: ITCS907
the animation process including key frames, articulated
Subject Description: This subject provides: 1. an structures, camera movement and morphing; lighting effects
introduction to the Java language and some of its standard such as volumetrics and radiosity. The subject uses the
class libraries; and 2. experience with object oriented industry standard software package LightWave.
Science
design and implementation techniques. Topics covered will

include: use of a Java Integrated Development Environment, MCS9262 System Security
Java language, subset of the standard Java class packages Spring Wollongong On Campus
(Standard Edition: windowing, graphics, TCP/IP
networking, threads, database access, applet, media), Credit Points: 6
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security issues with portable code, Java ‘Micro Edition’ (ME) Pre-requisites: MCS9124
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and its associated packages and applications. Development Co-requisites: None

of applications for different environments.

Subject Description: The subject covers some fundamental MCS9315 Database Design and
computer security technologies in the following aspects: Implementation
(1) Operating system security such as physical security,
Arts
file protections, system abuses, attacks and protections;
(2) Database security including data integrity, data Credit Points: 6
recover, data encryption/ decryption, access control, and Pre-requisites: MCS9235
authentication; (3) Mobile code security including malicious Co-requisites: None
logic, host and mobile code protection, mobile agents’
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security. (4) Intrusion detection; (5) Security policies; (6) Exclusions: ITCS921
Security management and risk analysis. Subject Description: This subject investigates the process
of relational database design starting from conceptual
MCS9301 Information and database design, through logical database design up to
Communication Security and including physical database design, database tuning
Spring Wollongong On Campus and administration. The topics will include conceptual
Creative Arts
database design based on simplified UML class diagrams
Credit Points: 6 (entity classes), methodologies for conceptual design, view
Pre-requisites: MCS9201 or ITCS908 integration, logical database design, database normalization
Co-requisites: None and de-normalization, physical database design, generation
of database applications, database tuning, design of
Subject Description: This subject provides students with distributed database systems.
a real-world approach to Information and Communication
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Security Issues. Both managerial and technical aspects MCS9317 Database Performance Tuning
are addressed. The subject will cover the need for security,
professional and regulatory considerations, security
technology, physical security, information security, and Credit Points: 6
personnel issues. Students will be required to engage Pre-requisites: MCS9235
Engineering
in problem solving activities that apply the principles
Co-requisites: None
learned in the subject, and will also be required to acquire
knowledge of current practice and technologies. Subject Description: The subject addresses the performance
problems of relational database systems. In particular, it
MCS9303 Social Informatics and presents optimisation of query processing in relational
the Workplace database systems, performance tuning of database
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applications, transaction processing in database systems,
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optimisation of transaction processing, performance tuning
Credit Points: 6 of relational database servers, performance tuning of three
Pre-requisites: MCS9102 tier database applications. Laboratory classes demonstrate
the techniques used for elimination of performance
Co-requisites: None

problems in database systems. Oracle 9i database
Exclusions: ITCS923 management system is used for demonstration purposes and
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Subject Description: The impact of IT in the workplace all practical work in the subject.
extends far beyond the computer. This subject explores the
issues of employee monitoring, outsourcing and business MCS9318 Software Engineering
practices, equality and ethics, from the perspectives of Practices & Principles
employer and employee. From real world examples, this Spring Wollongong On Campus
subject draws on current issues in these areas to enable
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Credit Points: 6
students to explore issues that are likely to be faced upon
entering employment. Pre-requisites: MCS9205
Co-requisites: None
MCS9311 Software Process Management Exclusions: CSCI318, CSCI425, CSCI925
Subject Description: This subject examines the current
Credit Points: 6 state of software engineering both as an academic
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Pre-requisites: MCS9205 discipline and as a profession. The subject focuses on issues

Co-requisites: None of requirements engineering, system procurement, and
professional practice, and through case studies, the subject
Subject Description: The primary aim of this subject considers reasons for the failure and success of various
is to acquaint students with the formal methodologies software engineering projects. Topics which may be covered
associated with the task of managing the software
Science
include: Requirements Elicitation, Functional and Non-

development process. Topics may include: Project Planning, Functional Requirements, Design Patterns and Refactoring,
Cost Estimation, Project Scheduling, Factors Influencing Reverse Engineering, Software Quality Assurance, Analysis
Productivity, Productivity Metrics, Risk Assessment and Verification of Specification and Design, Examples of
and Management, Planning for Change, Release and Formal Techniques in Software Engineering.
Configuration Management, Software Process Standards,
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Software Contracts, Approaches to Maintenance, Long- MCS9319 Distributed Systems

School
Term Software Development, Case Studies of Real

World Projects, Ethics, Professional Organisations, Legal
Implications and Liabilities Credit Points: 6

Pre-requisites: None Subject Description: This subject examines the design
Co-requisites: None evaluation and implementation of interactive computing
systems for human use (HCI) and the major phenomena
Arts
Subject Description: This subject introduces basic concepts surrounding them. Also considered are joint performance
underlying modern distributed systems and provides of tasks by humans and machines, structure of human
some experience in the implementation of distributed machine communication, social and organizational
system components. Topics covered will include: inter- interactions with machine design, human capabilities to use
process communications, multi threaded servers, remote- machines including their learnability as well as algorithms
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procedure-calls, remote-method-invocations; modern and programming of the interface itself, engineering

synchronous and asynchronous RPC client server systems concerns that arise in designing interfaces, the process of
and supporting processes; distributed system architectures, specification design and implementation of interfaces and
messaging and transactional systems; peer-to-peer, cluster, design tradeoffs.
and grid technologies; virtualization and fault tolerance;
synchronization; security and naming; supporting systems MCS9330 Operating Systems
Creative Arts
such as NFS, and DNS, practical exposure to real world

distributed systems, design of distributed file services or
distributed web based services. A student who successfully Credit Points: 6
completes this subject should be able to: 1.Explain different Pre-requisites: MCS9212
systems architectures; make sensible choice of systems
Co-requisites: None
architectures for different applications; 2.Explain and
appropriately utilize different service models including Exclusions: CSCI231
Education
conventional client-server models, peer-to-peer models, Subject Description: This subject develops a thorough
cluster computing systems, grid computing mechanisms, understanding of the principles and concepts of modern
and other specialized architectures; 3.Explain structured computer operating systems. Topics covered will broadly
and unstructured peer-to-peer systems, and be able to include, process management, resource allocation, OS
implement various aspects of peer-to-peer systems. 4.Explain kernel, memory management, concurrency and file systems.
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communications in distributed systems including XML- Specifically the subject will include discussions on, process
RPC, NFS, TCP, Message passing, and streaming.For concept, synchronisation, concurrency control, threads,
Objectives 5-10 see below. inter-process communication, deadlock prevention,
avoidance and detection, micro and monolithic kernels,
MCS9322 Systems Administration multi-tasking, interrupt handling, system and user processes.
Spring Wollongong On Campus System calls, problems of allocation, protection and sharing,
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Credit Points: 6 memory mapping schemes, CPU scheduling algorithms,

real-time scheduling, naming and directory schemes, disc
Pre-requisites: MCS9204 space allocation, file protection and access control and
Co-requisites: None operating system security
Subject Description: This subject will cover the practical
and theoretical aspects of system administration. The MCS9336 Computer Graphics

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various resource areas which have to be managed will

be discussed and examined, and the possible methods of Credit Points: 6
monitoring and controlling them in various systems will be
investigated. The features unique to both single processor
and networked systems will be investigated. Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: Introduction to computer
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MCS9323 Artificial Intelligence representation of lines and points; mathematical models;

Not on offer in 2011 transformations in 2 and 3 dimensions; homogenous
Credit Points: 6 coordinate systems; fill algorithms; solid modelling; hidden
line and surface algorithms; lighting models; and current
Pre-requisites: MCS9114 trends.
Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: This subject reviews the main MCS9337 Organisation of Programming
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components of Artificial Intelligence research including Languages

knowledge representation, reasoning, natural language Spring Wollongong On Campus
understanding, and perception. Focuses on Expert Systems Credit Points: 6
and the computational models they embody. Introduces the
programming languages Lisp and Prolog. Pre-requisites: MCS9124
Science
Co-requisites: None
MCS9324 Human Computer Interface Subject Description: This subject develops an
Not on offer in 2011 understanding of major programming paradigms including
Credit Points: 6 imperative, functional, logical, object-oriented, and
procedural paradigms. Introduces formal language
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specification. Covers language definition and syntax; data
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Co-requisites: None types and data structures, control structures and data flow;
run-time considerations; and interpreted languages.

MCS9346 Game Development ciphers (RC4), security properties (authentication, integrity,
Autumn Wollongong On Campus confidentiality, availability), public key cryptography
(knapsacks, RSA, Rabin, Elgamal), digital signatures
Credit Points: 6
Arts
(RSA, DSS, Elgamal) , hashing (birthday paradox, Merkle-
Pre-requisites: MCS9236 Damgard construction), MACS’s, Key management (PKI,
Co-requisites: None certificates, key establishment/exchange/transport, Diffie-
Hellman), Identification protocols, Privacy preserving (mix-
Subject Description: Subject introduces the game
nets), Secret sharing. Applications studied include some of:
development and production lifecycle. Students are exposed
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email security, SET, E-payment, E-voting, Fair exchange.
to the different game genre and how they affect game play.
The design and development of different game plays are MCS9366 Multimedia Computing
introduced. The subject allows students to explore the
appreciation and critical review of modern games. There is
a hands-on aspect of the subject where students design and Credit Points: 6
Creative Arts
develop games of different genres using appropriate game Pre-requisites: MCS9204
development framework.
Co-requisites: None
MCS9356 Game Engine Fundamentals Subject Description: The subject will introduce the
Spring Wollongong On Campus acquisition, representation, compression, transportation/
communication and consumption of multimedia data
Credit Points: 6 including, images, video and audio. The treatment
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Pre-requisites: MCS9204 will be general and cover commonly used acquisition
Co-requisites: None devices including digital still and video cameras, audio
microphones; colour representation techniques for images
Subject Description: The subject will employ an
and video; modern compression techniques for compact
appropriate game engine to illustrate the use of an
representation (JPEG, JPEG2000, H.264/AVC, MPEG4,);
application programming interface (API) in the design and
RTSP, etc. The subject will include a laboratory component
Engineering
development of physics and artificial intelligence models for
where students design and implement simple applications of
computer games. The subject will cover topics including,
multimedia including computer games.
dynamics of particles, collision, rigid body dynamics and
collision, gravity and projectiles, spring systems, water and MCS9368 Network Security
waves. ‘Artificial intelligence’ topics include finite state
machines, fuzzy state machines, etc. The subject also covers
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of Medicine
the development of terrain, sound, etc, for games. Credit Points: 6
MCS9358 Security Engineering
Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: This subject provides a survey of
Credit Points: 6

network security technologies, and explores them in
Pre-requisites: 12cp of MCS9 200s subjects practice. This includes but is not limited to, network-based
Sciences
Co-requisites: None threats, security failure in cryptographic and network
protocols, authentication servers, certificates and public-
Subject Description: This subject develops the skills and
key infrastructures, security provisions in communication
applies the knowledge necessary to identify and solve
protocols and standards, electronic mail security, firewalls
problems in the deployment of security systems. Topics
and intrusion detection systems.
include: Relationships among cryptographic techniques.
Informatics
Black, white and grey hat techniques. Authentication versus MCS9398 Introduction to Enterprise
identification, Security policies for security administration.
Security monitoring. E-commerce, bank security. File Computing
sharing and source control integrity. Legality of digital Spring Wollongong On Campus
signatures, DRM, forensics, liability, copyright protection, Credit Points: 6
internet censorship. Standards and RFCs. Security of Pre-requisites: MCS9399
deployed systems.
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Co-requisites: None
MCS9361 Cryptography and Secure Subject Description: The primary aim of this subject is
Applications to equip students with a thorough understanding of the
Autumn Wollongong On Campus technologies that underlie distributed enterprise systems.
The origins of these technologies and the development
Credit Points: 6
Science
of container/component models for applications will be

Pre-requisites: (CSCI204 or CSCI213) plus 6cp of 200-level explored. The subject will include coverage of remote
CSCI subjects invocation mechanisms (such as RPC, Java RMI, CORBA,
Co-requisites: None XML/RPC, SOAP, Service Oriented Architectures etc),
lifecycle issues (in Java RMI, CORBA, EJB), and supporting
Subject Description: This subject develops the skills and
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services (transactions, automated data persistence, events/

knowledge necessary to identify and address security
School
messaging, naming, trading, security, and XML-parsing).

problems in a variety of simple communication models.
Students will complete introductory assignments that
Topics covered include: Classical cryptology, Modern secret
provide basic experience in a number of these advanced
key cryptography including block (DES, AES) and stream
technologies.

MCS9399 Server Technology Co-requisites: None
Autumn Wollongong On Campus Exclusions: MATH204
Credit Points: 6
Arts
Subject Description: MMS9204 is of substantial value to

Pre-requisites: MCS9213 science and other students. The study of Complex Variables
extends the calculus of functions of a real variable to
Co-requisites: None
functions of a complex variable. Group Theory studies basic
Subject Description: This subject provides a broad overview algebraic properties common to many mathematical systems
of the computing technologies that underlie e-commerce.
Commerce
and is currently applied in the areas of physics, geology and

Technical topics will include: the HTML-markup language computer science.
and HTTP protocol, client-side scripting with Javascript,
CGI programming using Perl, web server configuration MMS9212 Applied Mathematical Modelling 2
(Apache), PHP scripting, Java servlets, Java Server Pages, Spring Wollongong On Campus
and a limited introduction to .NET
Credit Points: 6
Creative Arts
MMS9201 Multivariate and Vector Calculus Pre-requisites: None

Credit Points: 6 Exclusions: MATH212
Pre-requisites: None Subject Description: MMS9212 is a subject in the applied
Co-requisites: None mathematics strand. The subject provides insight into
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the process of Applied Mathematical Modelling in two

Exclusions: MATH201
important areas, heat transfer and Newtonian mechanics,
Subject Description: MMS9201 extends the calculus of though the modelling skills will be transferable to other
one variable to the calculus of more than one variable. areas. The main mathematical technique used is that of
Applications are given to maxima and minima, multiple solving ordinary differential equations.
integrals, vector calculus, line, surface and volume integrals,
Engineering
and to geometrical problems. MMS9222 Continuous Mathematics

MMS9202 Differential Equations 2
Credit Points: 6
Credit Points: 6
Graduate School
Co-requisites: None
of Medicine
Exclusions: MATH222
Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: Continuous Mathematics deals
Exclusions: MATH202
the properties of the real numbers, and especially with
Subject Description: MMS9202 introduces the student to convergent sequences and continuous functions on the real
various special functions and differential equations and to numbers. Careful attention to precision in definitions and
techniques (both analytic and numerical) for their solution.
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arguments is an important aspect of the presentation. This

Topics covered include exact first order equations, Gamma, mathematics highlights and explains the power and the
Beta and Error functions, Laplace transforms, Fourier limitations of calculus. This course will include derivations
series, separation of variables for PDE’s, basic numerical of the principal theorems of calculus and their applications.
techniques, computer packages, and comparative accuracy The material covered has developed over two centuries and
of numerical techniques. underpins much of modern mathematics and many practical
Informatics
applications.
MMS9203 Linear Algebra
Autumn Wollongong On Campus MMS9231 Probability and Random Variables
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Exclusions: MATH203 Co-requisites: None

Subject Description: The study of systems of linear Exclusions: STAT231 and STAT291
equations is important not only to mathematicians but Subject Description: MMS9231 applies statistical tools to
also to scientists and engineers. Study of these systems is the modelling and analysis of random experiments. Includes
done both theoretically and numerically with geometrical graphical and numerical data presentation; statistical
Science
interpretations given. It aims to build on students’ computing; discrete random variables (binomial, geometric,
knowledge of matrix algebra and vector analysis. hypergeometric and Poisson) and continuous random
variables (uniform, Normal and gamma); expected values;
MMS9204 Complex Variables and transformations; moment generating functions; multivariate
Group Theory distributions; the Poisson process.
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MMS9232 Estimation and Hypothesis Testing

Credit Points: 6
Credit Points: 6

Pre-requisites: None Exclusions: MATH313
Co-requisites: None Subject Description: MMS9313 is designed to develop
mathematical modelling skills by the examination of case
Arts
Exclusions: STAT232
studies relevant to industry. The basic equations are derived
Subject Description: MMS9232 develops techniques of from first principles and used to study the transfer of mass
statistical inference and statistical analysis. The inference and heat, diffusion, solidification and combustion. In
techniques are sampling distributions (such as chi-squared, addition, the subject aims to improve oral presentation skills
t and F distributions), methods and criteria of estimation, by making tutorial participation an assessable component
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and hypothesis testing. The analysis techniques are of the subject.
nonparametric testing (such as the sign, median and
Wilcoxon tests), simple linear regression and one and two- MMS9322 Algebra
way analysis of variance.
MMS9302 Differential Equations 3 Credit Points: 6
Creative Arts
Pre-requisites: None Exclusions: MATH322
Co-requisites: None Subject Description: MMS9322 has been designed to
Exclusions: MATH302 develop clear and critical understanding, problem-solving
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skills and a capacity for rigorous argument. It builds on the
Subject Description: Many physical problems in the world group theory section of MMS9204, and to a lesser extent
are modelled with differential equations. This subject upon the finite mathematics section of MMS9222. An
extends the knowledge of the student to various types of aim is to develop an appreciation of some of the concepts
equations and to their solution. Techniques used widely in of modern algebra, including the work leading to the
many areas of physical science are developed in this subject. classification of finite simple groups completed around 1980.
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Topics include Laplace and Fourier transforms, series
solutions, and Hypergeometric and Bessel functions. MMS9323 Topology and Chaos
MMS9305 Partial Differential Equations
Graduate School
Credit Points: 6
of Medicine
Co-requisites: None Exclusions: MATH323
Exclusions: MATH305 Subject Description: MMS9323 aims to develop critical

understanding and problem-solving skills in the context of
Subject Description: This subject is in a central area of

topology and chaos theory. It is intended to convey some
mathematics, as many physical problems in the world are of the impact of chaos theory in other areas and encourage
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modelled with partial differential equations. Various types interest of the student in phenomena such as the Koch
of equations and their solutions are discussed. As many curve. Some concepts discussed are notions of distance,
equations cannot be solved in analytical form, numerical dynamical systems, fractals and the Mandelbrot set.
methods of solution also are considered. The aim is to
develop high level mathematical ability and problem solving MMS9324 Calculus of Variations
skills.
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and Geometry
MMS9312 Applied Mathematical Modelling 3 Spring Wollongong On Campus
Co-requisites: None Exclusions: MATH324
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Exclusions: MATH312 Subject Description: This subject is about classical calculus

of variations and geometric analysis of curves and surfaces.
Subject Description: MMS9312 shows how to undertake
These areas and the links between them are central to
mathematical modelling of many scientific and engineering
much modern mathematical analysis and also find diverse
processes and problems arising in industry. Main foci are:
applications in engineering, physics and biology. This
continuum mechanics, including deformation of materials;
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subject builds on students’ knowledge of calculus and

linear elasticity, including basic concepts of the stress-strain
linear algebra to represent curves and surfaces and their
relation; and fluid mechanics.
properties, particularly their curvature, analytically, and to
develop several important and widely applicable tools for
MMS9313 Industrial Mathematical Modelling optimisation of energies in various contexts.
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Credit Points: 6 MMS9325 Wavelets


Pre-requisites: None MTS9111 Programming Concepts
Arts
Exclusions: MATH325
Subject Description: The theory of wavelets is a branch of Credit Points: 6
mathematical analysis which has developed rapidly over Pre-requisites: None
the last 15 years. Wavelets are widely and increasingly
Co-requisites: None
important in applications, and at the same time their study
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permits an accessible introduction to some of the key ideas Subject Description: The broad aim of this subject is to
of modern mathematical analysis. Major topics covered develop in students an understanding of the fundamental
include inner product spaces and the notion of convergence principles of programming as well as to develop skills in the
in inner product spaces, Hilbert spaces and Fourier series design and implementation of well structured algorithms to
in Hilbert spaces, the Haar wavelet, and techniques for the a range of classical, business computing problems.
construction and analysis of wavelets in general.
Creative Arts
MTS9112 Database
MMS9335 Sample Surveys and Spring Wollongong On Campus
Experimental Design Credit Points: 6
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Pre-requisites: None Subject Description: This subject aims to provide a concise

Co-requisites: None and modern treatment of introductory database topics that
Exclusions: STAT335, STAT355, STAT955 are useful for information systems professionals. The goal of
this subject is to learn the fundamental database concepts
Subject Description: MMS9335 develops skills in designing including conceptual data modelling, the relational data
and analysing statistical investigations. Statistical model and relational algebra and develop skills in the
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computing is an essential part of the course. Topics covered: design and manipulation of relational databases using
Experimental designs (completely randomised, randomised Structured Query Language (SQL). The subject will also
complete block, Latin Square, factorial); the analysis of briefly introduce advanced database concepts and emerging
the data arising from these designs; steps in conducting a database technologies.
sample survey; methods such as simple random sampling
and stratified sampling, number raised and ratio estimation.
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MTS9114 Object Oriented Programming

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MTS9100 Systems Analysis
Credit Points: 6 Pre-requisites: MTS9111
Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: The aims of this subject are to
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Co-requisites: None
consolidate and extend student’s knowledge and skills in
Subject Description: This subject aims to introduce the structured programming and to introduce them to the
student to the techniques and technologies of structured concepts and practice of object oriented programming. To
systems analysis. It examines the complementary roles of achieve this aim the subject will provide students with an
systems analysts, clients and users in life cycle development opportunity to develop further programming skills and good
methods. Data flow analysis and process descriptions are coding style; develop skills in using the object-oriented
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introduced and the relation to object orientation examined. concepts of inheritance, encapsulation, construction, access
The student will make use of a Computer Aided Software control, overloading and messaging; develop and display
Engineering (CASE) tool to document solutions to typical competency in the design and implementation of object-
problems. oriented programs to solve business problems.
MTS9105 Communications and Networks MTS9201 Information and
Autumn Wollongong On Campus Communication Security
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Subject Description: This subject will introduce the Co-requisites: None
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concept of networks and the Internet. Topics covered

include: different types of data and the history of data
a real-world approach to Information and Communication
communications; signals, modulation and multiplexing;
Security Issues. Both managerial and technical aspects
switching technologies and routing; network architectures:
are addressed. The subject will cover the need for security,
LANS, WANs and the Internet; Internet services,
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professional and regulatory considerations, security

multimedia services, broadband services and Internet
technology, physical security, information security, and
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protocols; emerging technologies: optical and wireless

networks.

personnel issues. Students will be required to engage in particular. Form processing, the interaction of web
in problem solving activities that apply the principles applications through SOAP (Simple Object Model)
learned in the subject, and will also be required to acquire protocol, page class events, and the debugging of Web
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knowledge of current practice and technologies. applications are discussed
MTS9204 Principles of eBusiness MTS9208 Strategic Systems Management

Autumn Wollongong On Campus Spring Wollongong On Campus
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Pre-requisites: 6cp of 900 level ISIT OR 6cp of 100 level Pre-requisites: None
MTS9 Co-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None Exclusions: BUSS308
Exclusions: IACT304 Subject Description: Students will be introduced to the
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Subject Description: This subject aims to provide students processes involved in managing information systems in the
with an understanding of eBusiness fundamentals. Today contemporary business environment. Students will gain
most businesses compete in a global environment and a an appreciation of the issues surrounding the strategy and
sound strategy for online business is essential to facilitate planning of information systems; the strategic, tactical and
this. This subject covers key areas of eBusiness, including: operational roles of the Chief Information Officer (CIO);
business-to-consumer, business-to-business and business- the alignment between information systems and business;
to-government electronic commerce (EC); online business policy and practice; technology diffusion; operational
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models and electronic payment systems (EPS) and EC management; major trends impacting information systems
technology basics. Standards, regulation and policy, security management and how to asses the value of information
and social and economic issues will also be considered systems.
in the contexts of business Intranets, Extranets and the
Internet. The subject also provides an introduction to the MTS9212 Corporate Network
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‘Patterns for eBusiness’ approach to eBusiness analysis and Planning and Design
design. Spring Wollongong On Campus
MTS9206 Web Technologies Credit Points: 6
Autumn Wollongong On Campus Pre-requisites: 6cp of 100 level MTS9
Co-requisites: None
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Credit Points: 6
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Pre-requisites: MTS9111 Subject Description: The systematic design of networks
includes requirements gathering, requirements analysis, the
Co-requisites: None
development of logical design and the conversion of the
Exclusions: MCS9206 logical design to a physical design. The use of architectures
Subject Description: This subject introduces students to will provide students with a high level framework

fundamental web technologies such as HTTP, markup that consists of addressing and routing, performance
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languages, XML,and client-side scripting. The subject characteristics, security and network management. The
teaches students how to use some of these technologies to subject will teach students to relate this framework to basic
develop static and dynamic web pages with an emphasis data communication techniques developed in previous
on client-side scripts. The subject explains the differences subjects as well extend their knowledge of addressing and
between client-side and server-side Web development, routing and performance characteristics.
and shows students how to build simple applications using
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scripting and other tools. The subject also covers current MTS9218 Systems Design and Human
Web “standards” and future W3C recommendations. Computer Interaction
MTS9207 Web Programming I
Credit Points: 6
Pre-requisites: 6cp of 900 level ISIT OR 6cp of 100 level
Spring Wollongong On Campus MTS9
Law

Pre-requisites: MTS9114 Subject Description: This subject extends systems
Co-requisites: None analysis and introduces the student to the techniques
Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to introduce and technologies of structured systems design and object
students to User Interface (UI) elements in general and oriented systems design in the post-analysis stages of
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Web Forms in particular. The subject covers user-interface the Systems Development Life Cycle. It examines the
constructs, client- and server-side scripts as well as the complementary roles of systems analysts, designers, clients
architecture of the .NET framework and web services. and users in traditional Systems Development Life Cycle
The subject also covers the object oriented features of web and Object Oriented development methods. Process and
Object methods and models are extended to cover systems
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programming in general and the concept of dynamically

generated classes from web forms and their web controls design and implementation. Program design is placed in
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the context of systems design. The student will make use of

a Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tool to
document design solutions to typical problems.

MTS9301 Professional Practice & Ethics Pre-requisites: MTS9207
Credit Points: 6
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Subject Description: The subject aims to integrate the

Pre-requisites: 6cp of 100 level MTS9 previous knowledge which students have gained through
subjects on web technologies, web programming and
Co-requisites: None
databases to create real-world web applications like shopping
Subject Description: This subject covers the body of ideas carts or advanced form processing systems etc. It also
and commonly held principles that broadly apply to ethical
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introduces students to open-source programming languages

behaviour in the information technology environment. in web development so that they can inexpensively develop
IACT201 will examine the social and ethical implications sophisticated web applications. Students will become
of information technologies as they apply to citizens and familiar with the integration of programming, databases,
information technology professionals. It will present legal, web-applications, and structural and object oriented
regulatory, social and ethical perspectives on the use of programming.
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such technologies through topics of intellectual property,

privacy, networking, security, reliability. The inclusion MTS9311 Database Management Systems
of a professional ethics is to prepare students for careers Autumn Wollongong On Campus
in the information technology industry. The extent to
which technological advancements have altered societal Credit Points: 6
expectations is also examined. Pre-requisites: MTS9112 OR 6cp of 900 level ISIT
Co-requisites: None
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MTS9302 Corporate Network Management

Subject Description: This subject covers advanced database
Autumn Wollongong On Campus topics including but not limited to: business intelligence
Credit Points: 6 and analytical processing; scorecards and dashboards; data
Pre-requisites: 6cp of 100 level MTS9 quality and managing data change; data warehousing and
data mining; data analysis and data integration; time series
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Co-requisites: None
data; and the use of data across the Web. Discussion and
Subject Description: This subject presents the operational, hands on exercises related to these topics will equip students
tactical and strategic issues involved in corporate network to meet the challenges in database management and the
management (NM). The subject will introduce a number use and development of advanced database applications.
of NM models e.g. FCAPS, OAMP etc., and use one of Students will be presented with opportunities to do hands-
these models to systematically cover the management of:
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on work with appropriate commercial tools.

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physical components, staff in a network centre, network

configuration, user accounts, network performance, security, MTS9315 Web Modelling
faults and disasters. The subject also covers concepts such as Spring Wollongong On Campus
NM protocols, service level agreements, network integration
and the impact of government regulations on NM. These Credit Points: 6
concepts will be reinforced by a series of hands on exercises Pre-requisites: MTS9206 or MTS9207

including using basic network management tools.
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Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: The subject explores current and
MTS9306 Strategic eBusiness Solutions
future web modelling technologies and the design,
Autumn Wollongong On Campus development and management of web-based systems.
Credit Points: 6 The appropriate application environments, knowledge
acquisition and representation schemes are examined along
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MTS9 with their relationship to contemporary web-based systems.
Co-requisites: None
MTS9318 Information Systems Project
Subject Description: This subject aims to provide students Annual Wollongong On Campus
with an understanding of how to design integrated
solutions for eBusiness using a pattern-oriented approach. Credit Points: 12
Enterprises, both large and small, as well as government Pre-requisites: 6cp of 900 level ISIT OR 6cp of 100 level
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institutions, are increasingly becoming reliant upon MTS9

eBusiness infrastructure. Knowing the strategic business and Co-requisites: None
technology principles and practices related to the design
process is becoming increasingly important for a given
with: practical experience in the principles and techniques
organisation. This subject will cover business scenarios
of project management; experience in the design of a
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including electronic data interchange (EDI), supply chain

real world project involving IS techniques; and practical
management (SCM), enterprise application integration
experience in team work and project management skill
(EAI), customer relationship management (CRM), sales
development.
force automation (SFA); and knowledge management
systems (KM).
MTS9332 Business Process Management
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MTS9307 Web Programming II Spring Wollongong On Campus

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Credit Points: 6

Pre-requisites: 6cp of 900 level ISIT OR 6cp of 100 level Subject Description: Introduction to the use of a statistical
MTS9 software package; bootstrap methods; Monte-Carlo
Co-requisites: None methods; permutation tests; nonparametric regression; the
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sign, Kruskal-Wallis and Spearman tests and extensions of
Subject Description: Business process management (BPM) them; ties.
combines a process-centric and cross-functional approach to
improving how organizations achieve their business goals. A STAT902 Advanced Data Analysis
BPM solution makes use of IT to model, automate, manage
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and optimize business processes to increase productivity.
Within this subject students learn important process-centric Credit Points: 6
issues in business system design and implementation. Focus Pre-requisites: None
will be placed on both business and technical perspectives
Co-requisites: None
of BPM. Topics covered include: Basic business process
concepts; Business process modelling; Business process Subject Description: A selection of topics from: Regression
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outsourcing; Business process re-engineering; Business model building and checking; Causal modelling; Cluster
process improvement; Workflow and business process analysis; Multi-dimensional scaling; Log-linear models;
automation; Business process management and service- Generalised linear models; Time series methods; Principal
oriented architecture components, Factor analysis; Canonical correlations;
Statistical computer packages.
MTS9351 Information Technology Project
Annual Wollongong On Campus STAT903 Survey Design and Analysis
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Credit Points: 12
Credit Points: 6
MTS9 Pre-requisites: None
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Subject Description: This subject is a group project, Subject Description: Survey methods - survey development;
conducted under the supervision of an academic staff Cluster and multi-stage sampling; Repeated and
member(s). Staff members will propose real-world IT longitudinal surveys; Non-sampling errors; General methods
projects ranging from the selection and implementation of variance estimation; Small area estimation; Non-response
of IT to the development and implementation of software adjustment; Analysis of complex survey data; Report
writing.
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systems. Involves: project planning, group coordination,
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seminars and individual presentations, research of proposed
application domain, preparation of reports and, depending STAT904 Statistical Consulting
on the project, various system development methodologies. Autumn Wollongong On Campus
Students will form teams, each of which will design, Credit Points: 6
implement and document a solution to one of the proposed

projects. Teams will meet weekly with supervisors to discuss
Co-requisites: None
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progress and problems.
Subject Description: Project management; Client liaison;
SHS 940 Statistics in Health Research Problem identification; Consulting ethics and principles;
Spring Wollongong Distance Sources of data; Choosing design and analysis procedures;
Spring Wollongong On Campus Common problems in statistical consulting; Setting sample
size - power calculations; Consulting case studies; Report
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Credit Points: 6 writing.
Co-requisites: None STAT905 Time Series
Exclusions: GHMD983 Not on offer in 2011
Subject Description: Introduces basic statistical concepts Credit Points: 6

and methods. Topics covered: collecting data, designing Pre-requisites: None
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statistical studies, principles of data presentation; Co-requisites: None

Subject Description: Prediction theory; Linear models:
identification, estimation, diagnostic checking; Multivariate
models.
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STAT906 Experimental Design
means and proportions, analysis of variance, demography. Spring Wollongong On Campus
Credit Points: 6
STAT901 Modern Inference Pre-requisites: None
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Co-requisites: None
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Credit Points: 6
Co-requisites: None

Subject Description: The general linear model; Complete Exclusions: STAT304
and incomplete block designs; The construction of optimal Subject Description: This subject develops the stochastic
block designs; Factorial designs and fractional factorial models required for decision making under uncertainty
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designs; Response surface methodology. in finance, economics and actuarial statistics. Stochastic
models include processes in both discrete time (random
STAT920 Stochastic Methods in Finance walk, Markov chains) and continuous time (birth and death
Autumn Wollongong On Campus processes, Gaussian processes). The applications focus on
Credit Points: 6 the measurement, management and control of risk and
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its consequences. Particular topics include gambler’s ruin,

log-normal price models, Value at Risk (VaR) measures and
Co-requisites: None Markowitz portfolio selection.
Subject Description: STAT920 covers necessary
probabilistic concepts and models such as linear stochastic STAT943 Statistical Quality Control 2
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models, nonlinear stochastic models and nonlinear chaotic Not on offer in 2011
models used in finance. Topics discussed in this subject Credit Points: 6
also include martingale methods, stochastic processes,
optimal stopping, the modeling of uncertainty using a Pre-requisites: MATH188
Wiener process, Ito’s formula as a tool of stochastic calculus, Co-requisites: None
fundamentals of stochastic differential equations and the
applications of these methods to finance. STAT955 Sample Surveys and Experimental
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Design (With Project)

STAT921 Linear and Generalised Autumn Wollongong On Campus
Linear Models Credit Points: 8
Pre-requisites: STAT232, or STAT252 at Credit level or
Credit Points: 6 better, or STAT151 at Credit level or better, or PSYC232 at
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Pre-requisites: None Credit level or better, or ECON121 at Credit level or better,

Co-requisites: None or (STAT131 and STAT231 both at Credit level or better)
Exclusions: STAT332 Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: This unit considers how to investigate Exclusions: Not to count with STAT335 or STAT355.
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relationships between variables arising from observational Subject Description: Experimental designs: completely
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studies and designed experiments. Topics include: Model randomised, randomised complete block, Latin Square,
fitting as an approach to statistical analysis; Exponential factorial; the analysis of the data arising from these
family of distributions; Maximum likelihood estimation; designs. Steps in conducting a sample survey; methods
Inference methods based on model fitting; Models for such as simple random sampling and stratified sampling,
multiple linear regression, estimation and analysis, number raised and ratio estimation. Statistical computing
diagnostics and model selection; Generalised linear models is an essential part of this subject. Project: Students will
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for categorical data: logistic regression for nominal and undertake a project that relates the work of this subject to
ordinal data, Poisson regression and log-linear models; an investigation in their field of major interest.
Additive models.
STAT971 Preliminary Topics in Statistics A
STAT922 Statistical Inference Autumn Wollongong On Campus
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Exclusions: STAT333 Subject Description: A selection of topics will be available
Subject Description: This unit considers how to make from time to time to serve as preliminary material in the
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inferences about unknown quantities from observed data Master of Statistics.

Topics covered include: Estimation methods (maximum
likelihood and minimum variance unbiased estimation); STAT972 Preliminary Topics in Statistics B
Hypothesis Testing, likelihood ratio, score and Wald Autumn Wollongong On Campus
tests; Evaluating tests; Monte Carlo Simulation methods Spring Wollongong On Campus
for inference; Randomisation tests; Monte Carlo Markov
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Chain; Jackknife methods; Bootstrap methods. Credit Points: 6

STAT923 Applied Probability and Co-requisites: None
Financial Risk Subject Description: A selection of topics will be available
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Autumn Wollongong On Campus from time to time to serve as preliminary material in the
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Credit Points: 6 Master of Statistics.

Co-requisites: None

STAT981 Advanced Topics in Statistics A
Credit Points: 6
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Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: Current research interests of staff
of the School of Mathematics and Applied Statistics and
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visitors to the School.
STAT982 Advanced Topics in Statistics B

Credit Points: 6
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Co-requisites: None
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STAT983 Advanced Topics in Statistics C
Credit Points: 6
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Co-requisites: None
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STAT990 Minor Project
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Credit Points: 6

Co-requisites: None
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STAT991 Project
Credit Points: 12
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Co-requisites: None
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Science
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Faculty of Law
Arts
Courses Offered
Research
Master of Laws - Research (see page 348)
Commerce
Master of Maritime Studies - Research (see page 348)

Coursework
Graduate Certificate in Integrity Studies (see page 349)
Graduate Certificate in Law (Criminal Prosecutions) (see page 350)
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Graduate Certificate in Maritime Studies (see page 351)

Graduate Certificate in Transnational Crime Prevention (see page 351)
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (see page 352)
Master of Fisheries Policy (see page 353)
Master of Laws (Criminal Prosecutions) (see page 354)
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Master of Maritime Policy (see page 355)

Master of Maritime Studies (see page 356)
Master of Transnational Crime Prevention (see page 357)
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of Medicine
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Law
Science
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Abbreviation: PhD
Home Faculty: Law
Commerce
Overview
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) candidates undertake in-depth research in order to make an original contribution to the body of
knowledge in law.

Candidates should have an undergraduate degree from a recognised institution with Honours Class II, Division 2 or above.
Candidates who do not possess such a degree may be permitted to demonstrate capacity for research, for example by first
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completing a Special Research Paper in Law, and should contact the Faculty of Law’s Associate Dean (Research).
Course Requirements
Candidates are required to satisfactorily complete a major thesis to the value of 48 credit points per annum.
Course Program
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THES924 Major Thesis - full-time students 48 per annum
THES912 Major Thesis - part-time students 24 per annum
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of Medicine
· Anti-discrimination law
· Company law
· Comparative law

· Conflict of laws
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· Constitutional law
· Counter-terrorism law
· Criminal law
· Cross-cultural legal issues
· Environmental and planning law
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· Fisheries law and policy
· Human rights
· Indigenous people and law
· Industrial relations law
· Intellectual property law
Law
· Interdisciplinary law-related research

· International law
· Islamic law
· Law of the sea
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· Law society and culture

· Maritime Policy
· Maritime security
· Transnational crime
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Further information is available at coursefinder.uow.edu.au or email: Faculty of Law: law@uow.edu.au;

Master of Laws - Research
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Laws - Research
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Abbreviation: MLaws-Res
Home Faculty: Law
Commerce
Overview
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This research program is designed for candidates to complete a thesis in relation to a discipline of Law.

Candidates should have an undergraduate degree in Law from a recognised institution or recognised overseas equivalent.
Credit Transfer
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Candidates may be exempt from LAW993 Research Project (Minor Thesis) if they have completed a substantial piece of
written research as part of their Honours Law Degree at undergraduate level.
Course Requirements
Candidates are required to satisfactorily complete a 48 credit point research thesis plus 24 credit points of coursework prior to
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completion of the thesis.
Course Program
LAW 993 Research Project (Minor Thesis) 8
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LAW 994 Research Proposal 8

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Plus one 8 credit point subject relevant to the particular needs of the student, chosen from the
following:
LLB9337 Comparative Studies in Law 8
LLB9100 Introduction to Legal Systems 8
Plus 48 credit points in one of the following subjects depending on whether studying part-time or
full-time:
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THES924 Major Thesis - full-time students 48

THES912 Major Thesis - part-time students 48

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Refer to the listing under the Doctor of Philosophy entry.
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Master of Maritime Studies - Research

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Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Maritime Studies - Research

Abbreviation: MMaritimeStud - Res
Home Faculty: Law
Science

Campus: Wollongong
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Overview
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The course is a research degree with a specialisation in Maritime Studies.

Candidates should have an undergraduate degree in any discipline from a recognised institution or recognised overseas
equivalent; or a University of Wollongong Graduate Certificate in Maritime Studies; or relevant professional experience.
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Credit Transfer
Candidates may be exempt from all or part of the coursework requirement depending on their research, academic and/or
professional experience.
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Course Requirements
Candidates are required to satisfactorily complete a 48 credit point research thesis plus 24 credit points of coursework prior to
completion of the thesis.
Course Program
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CMP 911 Research Project in Maritime Studies 8
Plus two 8 credit point subjects relevant to the particular needs of the student chosen from the Master
of Maritime Studies coursework schedule, or other subjects approved by the Course Coordinator.
Plus 48 credit points in one of the following subjects depending on whether you are part-time or full-
time:
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THES924 Major Thesis - full-time students 48
THES912 Major Thesis - part-time students 48
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Graduate Certificate in Integrity Studies
Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Integrity Studies
Abbreviation: GradCertIntegStud
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Home Faculty: Law
of Medicine
Duration: 1 year or 12 months
Delivery mode: Flexible Delivery
Starting Session(s): Autumn/Spring/Summer

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CRICOS Code: N/A
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Integrity Studies is designed to recognise the growing importance of anti corruption and
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oversight as a strategy within transnational crime prevention. The course has been designed to fill a gap between Ethics and
Police/Legal studies.

Students should have some professional background or knowledge in the anti corruption/integrity assurance sector, or a
relevant undergraduate qualification.
Course Requirements
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Students are required to satisfactorily complete 24 credit points from the subjects listed in the Course Program.
Course Program
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LEGL914 Ethics and Integrity in the Public Sector 8

LEGL915 Understanding Corruption and Misconduct 8
LEGL916 Corruption Prevention and Integrity Assurance 8
Credit Arrangements
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It is proposed that this course will articulate into a Masters degree offered through CTCP (subject to approval).
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Graduate Certificate in Law (Criminal Prosecutions)
Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Law (Criminal Prosecutions)*
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Abbreviation: GCertLaw(Crim Pros)

Home Faculty: Law
Delivery mode: On campus (Face-to-face and flexible)
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Location: Wollongong, Malaysia
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* Spring Session 2009 name changed to Graduate Certificate in Law (Criminal Prosecutions) from Graduate Certificate
in Law (Prosecutions).
Overview
This program is designed specifically to address the educational needs of those with a special knowledge of or interest in
prosecutorial practice. It draws on and extends the Faculty’s existing expertise in the areas of professional legal training and
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transnational crime prevention to provide a theoretical and applied basis for meeting the educational needs of those involved
in prosecutions.

Students should have a degree in Law from a recognised institution or recognised overseas equivalent, or be admitted to
practice as a barrister or solicitor.
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English language requirements:

a) IELTS overall band 7.0 or
b) IELTS overall band 6.0 with attendance in either ELL901 Effective Spoken Communication for Postgraduate
Studies in Spring Session or ELL903 Effective Written Communication for Postgraduate Studies in Autumn
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Session.
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Credit Transfer
The Graduate Certificate in Law (Criminal Prosecutions) fully articulates into the Master of Laws (Criminal Prosecutions)
which can be completed by undertaking two electives and a research project of 12 credit points from the Master of Laws
Course Program. Refer to www.uow.edu.au/handbook/generalcourserules/UOW058680.html
Course Requirements
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LWPD900 Prosecutorial Practice* 6
LWPD901 Applied Criminal Law* 6
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LWPD902 Advanced Criminal Evidence* 6

LWPD907 International Law and Criminal Jurisdiction 6
LWPD909 Studies in Transnational Crime and Transnational 6
Criminal Law
LWPD912 Prosecuting International Humanitarian Law 6
LWPD914 Comparative Criminal Justice 6
LWPD915 Criminal Appellate Advocacy 6
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LWPD916 Prosecuting Transnational Economic and Cyber Crime 6

LWPD919 Special Studies in Prosecutions 6
LWPD925 DNA for Lawyers 6
LWPD926 Experts and their Evidence* 6
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· Students enrolled at Wollongong must complete these subjects.

NOTE: Not all subjects are offered every year. Students are advised to contact the Course Coordinator before enrolling.
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Graduate Certificate in Maritime Studies
Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Maritime Studies
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Abbreviation: GCertMaritimeStud
Home Faculty: Law
Commerce
Location: Australian Defence College, Canberra
CRICOS Code: N/A
Overview
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This program is designed to meet the professional education requirements of the Royal Australian Navy.

The program is open to Officers of the Royal Australian Navy and their civilian equivalents in the Department of Defence
who possess an undergraduate degree or its equivalent and/or satisfy the entry requirements of the Navy for entry to the
Command and Staff College.
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Course Requirements
Course Program
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CMP 901 Strategy and Sea Power 8
CMP 902 Law of the Sea 8
CMP 905 Legal Regulation of Shipping 8
CMP 908 Contemporary Maritime Issues in the Asia-Pacific Region 8
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Students who have successfully completed this program may articulate into the Master of Maritime Studies.

This course meets the professional education requirements of the Royal Australian Navy.
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Graduate Certificate in Transnational Crime Prevention
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Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Transnational Crime Prevention
Abbreviation: GCertTransCrimePrev
Home Faculty: Law
Delivery mode: On campus (Face-to-face)
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Overview
This program is designed for students from law enforcement agencies and the private sector, including police, customs, anti-
corruption, immigration, banking, finance, accounting and other institutions from Australia, the Asia-Pacific region and
beyond.
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Students should be graduates or have extensive relevant experience at a high level. The programs are delivered in English
and require competency in the language.

IELTS overall band 6.5 with a minimum of 6.5 in both reading and writing, 6.0 in listening and speaking.
Course Requirements
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Course Program
LEGL929 Transnational Crime Prevention* 6
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LEGL952 Cyber Crime 6

LEGL954 International Corporate Crime 6
LEGL955 Issues in Comparative Criminal Justice 6
LEGL957 Security Intelligence and Policy 6
LEGL958 Studies in International Criminal Law 6
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LEGL959 International Cooperation and Transnational Crime 6

LEGL960 Understanding Transnational Crime* 6
LEGL962 Special Studies in Transnational Crime 6
LEGL963 Terrorism and Counter Terrorism 6
LEGL964 Transnational Financial Crime 6
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*These subjects are compulsory for students who intend to enrol in the Master of
Transnational Crime Prevention.
Students who successfully complete this program are guaranteed entry into the Master of Transnational Crime Prevention.
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Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice

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of Medicine
Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice

Abbreviation: GDipLegPrac
Home Faculty: Law
Duration: 20 weeks full-time or part-time equivalent

Delivery Mode: on campus (face-to-face with online)
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Overview
This course provides law graduates with the opportunity to complete, through a flexible learning delivery mode, the
admission requirements to practise as a lawyer in New South Wales, Australia.

Students should have a University of Wollongong LLB degree, a Diploma in Law from the Legal Profession Admission Board
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or a law degree from an accredited tertiary institution, including the successful completion (pass level) of the equivalent of
the University’s skills training and legal profession studies subjects (ie, skills training in drafting, communication, advocacy
and dispute management and professional responsibility/ethics).
However, students who have not completed equivalent skills subjects as described above will have appropriate skills training
in the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice program offered by the Faculty of Law at the University of Wollongong.
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Course Requirements
Students are required to satisfactorily complete all coursework and professional experience components of the Graduate
Diploma in Legal Practice.
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Course Program
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LLB 843 Professional Practice or 8
LLB 847 Professional Experience* 0

LLB 844 Practice Management 8
LLB 845 Conducting Litigation 16
LLB 846 Commercial and Property Practice 16
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*Students who have completed the subject LLB396 Professional Practice as part of the
LLB at UOW are required to enrol in LLB847.
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The Legal Profession Admission Board recognises this course for graduates applying for admission as legal practitioners in
New South Wales.
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International law graduates should first contact the Legal Profession Admission Board for directions as to what requirements
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they must meet in order to qualify for admission in New South Wales. They may be required to complete some additional
law studies and it is usual to complete these before commencing the practical legal training requirements.
Master of Fisheries Policy
Education
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Fisheries Policy
Abbreviation: MFishPol
Home Faculty: Law
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Graduate School
of Medicine
Overview
The Master of Fisheries Policy programme is designed for fisheries and environmental policy officers, mid-level managers
and enforcement officers from governments, and regional and international organisations. The degree covers international,
regional and national frameworks for sustainable fisheries management and provides knowledge and skills necessary for the

management of fisheries and aquatic resources.
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Students should have an undergraduate degree or equivalent or an appropriate professional background.
Course Requirements
Students are required to satisfactorily complete 48 credit points, comprising subjects listed in the Course Program.
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Course Program
Prescribed Subjects
CMP 914 International Fisheries Law 8
Law
CMP 915 Fisheries Management 8

CMP 916 Fisheries and Development 8
CMP 917 Integrated Monitoring, Control and Surveillance 8
CMP 918 International Fish Trade 8
Science
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Master of Laws (Criminal Prosecutions)
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Laws (Criminal Prosecutions)
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Abbreviation: MLaws (CrimPros)

Home Faculty: Law
Commerce

Location: Wollongong/Malaysia
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Overview
This program offers the only post graduate qualification in law in Australia specialising in criminal prosecutions. It draws on
and extends the Faculty of Law’s expertise in the areas of professional legal training and transnational crime prevention to
provide a theoretical and applied basis for meeting the educational needs of those involved in, or wishing to become involved
in, criminal prosecutions. Whilst emphasising the knowledge, art and practice of ethical, skilful and responsible prosecuting,
the program has equal relevance to those involved in criminal defence work.
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Law degree or recognised qualification for admission to legal practice
a) IELTS overall band 7.0 or
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b) IELTS overall band 6.0 with attendance in either ELL901 Effective Spoken Communication for Postgraduate
Studies in Spring Session or ELL903 Effective Written Communication for Postgraduate Studies in Autumn
Session.
Credit Arrangement
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Students completing the Graduate Certificate (Criminal Prosecutions) can articulate in to the Masters degree with an
additional 12 credit point Research Project and an additional two elective subjects (12 credit points) form the subjects listed
in the Crouse Program.
Course Requirements
Students are required to satisfactorily complete 48 credit points, comprising 36 credit points of prescribed subjects and two
elective subjects (12 credit points) from the subjects listed in the Course Program.
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Course Program
Prescribed Subjects
LWPD900 Prosecutorial Practice 6
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LWPD901 Applied Criminal Law 6

LWPD902 Advanced Criminal Evidence 6
LWPD926 Experts & Their Evidence 6
LWPD920 Prosecutions Research Project 12
Elective Subjects
LWPD907 International Law and Criminal Jurisdiction 6
Law
LWPD909 Studies in Transnational Crime and Transnational 6

Criminal Law
LWPD912 Prosecuting International Humanitarian Law 6
LWPD914 Comparative Criminal Justice 6
LWPD919 Special Studies in Prosecutions 6
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LWPD927 Prosecuting Transnational Economic and Cybercrime 6

LWPD928 Criminal Trial and Appellate Advocacy 6
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Master of Maritime Policy
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Maritime Policy
Arts
Abbreviation: MMaritimePol
Home Faculty: Law
Commerce
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Overview
The program is designed to meet the professional development requirements of those working in marine fields, such as navies,
relevant government departments and agencies, NGOs and the private sector, or those who intend to pursue a career in a
maritime or related field.
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Course Requirements
Students are required to satisfactorily complete 48 credit points, comprising 16 credit points of prescribed subjects and 32
credit points of elective subjects, from the subjects listed in the Course Program.
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Course Program
Prescribed Subjects
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CMP 906 Comparative Oceans Policy 8
of Medicine
Elective Subjects
CMP 904 Maritime Regulation and Enforcement 8

CMP 907 Maritime Security Law and Policy 8
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CMP 909 International Marine Environmental Law 8
CMP 910 Special Topic in Maritime Studies 8
CMP 912 Minor Thesis in Maritime Studies 16
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CMP 913 Integrated Marine and Coastal Management 8
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Science
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Master of Maritime Studies
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Maritime Studies
Arts
Abbreviation: MMaritimeStud
Home Faculty: Law
Commerce
Delivery mode: On campus (Face-to-face) and Distance

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Overview
The program is designed to meet the professional development requirements of those working in marine fields, such as navies,
relevant government departments and agencies, NGOs and the private sector, or those who intend to pursue a career in a
maritime or related field.

Education
Credit Transfer
Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Maritime Studies may be eligible for 8 credit points of credit
transfer in recognition of professional experience or prior learning. Refer to www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058649.
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Course Requirements
Students are required to satisfactorily complete 48 credit points, comprising 16 credit points of prescribed subjects and 32
credit points of elective subjects, from the subjects listed in the Course Program.
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Course Program
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Prescribed Subjects

Elective Subjects
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CMP 904 Maritime Regulation and Enforcement 8
CMP 906 Comparative Oceans Policy 8
CMP 907 Maritime Security Law and Policy 8
Informatics

CMP 909 International Marine Environmental Law 8
CMP 910 Special Topic in Maritime Studies 8
CMP 912 Minor Thesis in Maritime Studies 16
CMP 913 Integrated Marine and Coastal Management 8
Law
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Master of Transnational Crime Prevention
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Transnational Crime Prevention
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Abbreviation: MTransCrimePrev
Home Faculty: Law
Commerce
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Overview
This program is designed for students from law enforcement agencies and the private sector, including police, customs, anti-
corruption, immigration, banking, finance, accounting and other institutions from Australia, the Asia-Pacific region and
beyond.
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Students should be graduates or have extensive relevant experience at a high level.
IELTS overall band 6.5 with a minimum of 6.5 in both reading and writing, 6.0 in listening and speaking.
Credit Transfer
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Students successfully completing the Graduate Certificate in Transnational Crime Prevention have the option to articulate
into this course.
Course Requirements
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of Medicine
Course Program
Core Subjects
LEGL929 Transnational Crime Prevention 6

LEGL960 Understanding Transnational Crime 6
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Elective Subjects
LEGL952 Cyber Crime 6
LEGL954 International Corporate Crime 6
LEGL955 Issues in Comparative Criminal Justice 6
LEGL956 Major Research Project 12
Informatics
LEGL957 Security Intelligence and Policy 6
LEGL958 Studies in International Criminal Law 6
LEGL959 International Cooperation and Transnational Crime 6
LEGL960 Understanding Transnational Crime 6
LEGL961 Minor Research Project 6
LEGL962 Special Studies in Terrorism and Counter Terrorism 6
Law
LEGL963 Terrorism and Counter Terrorism 6

LEGL964 Transnational Financial Crime 6
Other Information
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Subject DescriptionS Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
CMP 901 Strategy and Sea Power
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Subject Description: The course addresses the legal and

Not on offer in 2011 regulatory frameworks relevant to shipping. It comprises two
Credit Points: 8 main elements: 1. The International Regulatory Framework,
including: the Law of the Sea Convention; the role of
Pre-requisites: None the IMO; IMO related conventions; regional regulatory
Co-requisites: None
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frameworks; and the arrest and detention of ships. 2. The

Subject Description: The course will cover the following Australian Domestic Regulatory Framework, including: the
issues: the Mahanian legacy, the great White Fleet, the constitutional framework; the administrative framework;
Gunboat Diplomacy, the Washington Disarmament the Navigation Act; marine insurance; and salvage.
Conference, Power in the Pacific, the Pacific War, the Cold
War and the Nuclear Age, ANZUS and the Radford-Collins CMP 906 Comparative Oceans Policy
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Agreement, the Asia-Pacific Regional Context, Lehman Spring Innovation Campus On Campus
and the Forward Maritime Strategy, the New World Order. Credit Points: 8
CMP 902 Law of the Sea
Autumn Innovation Campus On Campus Co-requisites: None
Spring Innovation Campus On Campus Subject Description: The course analyses policy
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implications of increased sea use, comprising the following

Credit Points: 8 aspects: the conceptual basis for an integrated national
Pre-requisites: None ocean policy; the integration of national sectoral interests
Co-requisites: None such as marine industries and other stakeholders;
integrating ocean and coastal management; Australia’s
Subject Description: The subject will cover the following:
Oceans Policy; ocean policy developments in other parts
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the history of international ocean management regimes;

of the world; and regional cooperation and management of
the 1982 Law of the Sea Convention; the Law of Armed
shared ocean space, especially within the Southeast Asia.
Conflict of the Sea; the international legal regulation
of marine resources; the protection of the marine
CMP 907 Maritime Security Law and Policy
environment; and law and order at sea.
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CMP 903 Australian Maritime Power Spring Innovation Campus On Campus

of Medicine

Co-requisites: None Subject Description: Maritime Security Law and Policy

addresses the emerging international policy and regulatory
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Subject Description: The course deals with the historical

evolution of Australian maritime power from a naval framework being developed and implemented in response to
perspective. Topics covered include: international oceans post-9/11 maritime security threats. It also examines selected
politics; the uses of the sea; the development of national regional and national regulatory measures, including
oceans policy; regional maritime policy issues in the Asia- Australia’s policy and legislative responses and relevant
Pacific; maritime and security arrangements in the Asia- American measures. Topics to be covered include: the Law
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Pacific region; Australia’s maritime science and technology of the Sea Convention; the Convention for the Suppression
plan; co-operative arrangements for regional maritime of Unlawful Acts Against the Safety of Maritime
surveillance and maritime transport. Navigation 1988 (SUA Convention), including the Protocol
for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against the Safety
CMP 904 Maritime Regulation of Fixed Platforms Located on the Continental Shelf 1988
and Enforcement (and the 2005 Protocols to each); the International Ship
and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code; International
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Maritime Organization guidelines on combating piracy;

Credit Points: 8 regional responses by organizations such as APEC and
Pre-requisites: None the ASEAN Regional Forum; PSI and bilateral U.S. ship-
boarding agreements; the Container Security Initiative and
Co-requisites: None
C-TPAT (U.S.); Australian responses such as JOPC, AMIS
Subject Description: The course focuses on the specific and new legislation; shortcomings and implementation
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enforcement and regulatory powers, and responsibilities of challenges of new regulatory requirements; and emerging
states in the various maritime zones of jurisdiction, i.e. the developments and technologies, such as long-range
territorial sea, the EEZ, continental shelf and high seas. identification and tracking (LRIT) of vessels.
Relevant policy and legal considerations in the development
and enforcement of maritime jurisdiction will be covered. CMP 908 Contemporary Maritime Issues
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in the Asia-Pacific Region

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CMP 905 Legal Regulation of Shipping

Credit Points: 8
Credit Points: 8

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Subject Description: This course deals with the leading Co-requisites: None
maritime issues in the Asia-Pacific region, including: Subject Description: The subject covers: 1. The processes
maritime territorial disputes (South China Sea, Taiwan, and importance of marine and coastal environments 2.
East China Sea, Kuriles); piracy/sea robbery; archipelagic Marine and coastal resources, ecological systems and
sea lane passage; military operations in the EEZ; confidence- ecosystem services. 3. The factors involved with integrated
Commerce
building; naval cooperation and competition; and maritime coastal zone management. 4. Planning for integrated
terrorism. management: roles, components, parties and processes.
CMP 909 International Marine CMP 914 International Fisheries Law

Environmental Law Spring Innovation Campus On Campus
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Credit Points: 8
Credit Points: 8
Co-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: The course addresses: 1. The Law
Subject Description: The subject covers International of the Sea Convention framework for international
marine environmental law and conventions, including fisheries law; 2. Shortcomings of the Law of the Sea
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Part XII of the Law of the Sea Convention and Agenda framework; 3. Post-Law of the Sea fisheries instruments; 4.
21; the specific concerns with, and importance of, the Fisheries enforcement; 5. Regional fisheries management
marine environment; important international conventions organisations; 6. Fisheries sector dispute settlement.
impacting upon the use and protection of the marine
environment, and the domestic and international legal and CMP 915 Fisheries Management
policy implications of those conventions; the state of world Autumn Innovation Campus On Campus
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and regional fisheries, and the legal and political efforts to
Credit Points: 8
sustain fish stocks.
CMP 910 Selected Topic in Co-requisites: None
Maritime Studies Subject Description: The subject addresses: 1. Fisheries
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of Medicine
allocation and property rights and stakeholders; 2.
Credit Points: 8 Implementation instruments and national policy
considerations; 3. National enforcement regimes; 4. Dispute
settlement and litigation; 5. Ecological assessment of
Co-requisites: None fisheries.

Subject Description: 10,000 word research paper in an
approved topic in maritime studies. CMP 916 Fisheries and Development
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CMP 911 Research Project in Credit Points: 8
Maritime Studies
Co-requisites: None
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Subject Description: This subject examines the
Credit Points: 8 interrelationship between science, economics, the
Pre-requisites: None environment, trade, law and policy in the management of
Co-requisites: None fisheries resources. It appraises the global nature of fisheries
and fishing activities; issues related to the globalization of
Subject Description: 10,000 word research paper in an fisheries; and the challenges facing fisheries management
approved topic in maritime studies. and governance among states, particularly developing states.
Law
It demonstrates how important the fisheries sector can be

CMP 912 Minor Thesis in Maritime Studies to economic development, and links this to concepts such
Autumn Innovation Campus On Campus as human security, interdependence and the development
Spring Innovation Campus On Campus of regional and international forms of governance of
Credit Points: 16 transnational fisheries issues.
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Pre-requisites: None CMP 917 Integrated Monitoring,

Co-requisites: None Control and Surveillance
Subject Description: 20,000 word minor thesis in an Spring Innovation Campus On Campus
approved topic in maritime studies. Credit Points: 8
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CMP 913 Integrated Marine and Pre-requisites: None

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Coastal Management Co-requisites: None


Subject Description: This subject examines the role of Pre-requisites: Bachelor of Commerce specialising in
monitoring, control, and surveillance (MCS) in supporting Finance or approval by the Head of Department
sustainable fisheries. It looks at the operational and practical Co-requisites: None
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aspects of fisheries data collection methods, licensing

procedures, enforcement and prosecution. It explores Subject Description: The legal framework establishing,
the use of technology in the implementation of fisheries controlling and regulating financial institutions, including
regulations, including a (non-assessed) training component the Reserve Bank, banks, money market dealers and
on vessel monitoring systems (VMS) - a particularly securities. The law dealing with financial money market
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important practical element that takes advantage of the instruments, particularly bills of exchange, promissory
unique ANCORS capacity of expertise in vessel tracing. notes and cheques. Legal basis of the relationship between
The subject also surveys existing regional MCS schemes and financial institutions and their clients. The law of securities
further introduces the component of ‘compliance’ which is - nature and types of securities; capacity and authority
not included in the traditional concept of MCS. of borrowers entering transactions; remedies available to
secured lenders.
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CMP 918 International Fish Trade

LAW 980 International Business Law
Credit Points: 8
Credit Points: 6
Co-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
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international trade of fish and fish products as an important Exclusions: LAW 319 or LLB 319
component of sustainable fisheries. It provides an extensive Subject Description: This subject will contain some
discussion of the interaction between international fisheries selected legal and regulatory framework of international
law and trade law. Examples of topics to be covered in business. Special emphasis will be given to the legal issues
this subject include: health and sanitary requirements for related to drafting contracts, and rights and obligations of
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fish processing and trade; trade of commercially-exploited parties to a business transaction under the current legal
species under the Convention for the International Trade regime governing international business. The topics may
of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES); include: introduction to international and comparative
fisheries subsidies; and World Trade Organisation (WTO) law relevant to international business; formation and
fisheries and environment-related disputes. interpretation of international contracts for goods and
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services; transportation of goods; international protection

of Medicine
LAW 960 Legal Studies For Professionals of intellectual property; role of national governments and
Spring Wollongong On Campus international organisations in international business;
formation, operation and regulation of international
Credit Points: 6
business entities; and resolution of international commercial
Pre-requisites: None disputes, financing international business transactions,
Co-requisites: None international investment and securities regulation.

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Subject Description: The subject is divided into three

components. The first is designed to develop a grasp of the
LAW 993 Research Essay
nature and processes of law; the second introduces the area Autumn Wollongong On Campus
of commercial transactions; and the third explores a range Spring Wollongong On Campus
of legal duties which arise in business contexts. Credit Points: 8
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LAW 969 Occupational Health Pre-requisites: None

and Safety Law Co-requisites: None
Autumn Wollongong On Campus Subject Description: A supervised research paper of no
Credit Points: 6 more than 10,000 words on a subject selected by the student
and agreed with a supervisor by week 3 of the session of
Pre-requisites: None enrolment.
Law
Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: This subject is concerned with the LAW 994 Legal Research Proposal
study of the legal regime governing health, safety and Autumn Wollongong On Campus
welfare of people at work in New South Wales. Its focus Credit Points: 8
will be the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 and
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the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2001.

However, the subject will also cover the movement towards Co-requisites: LAW993 or equivalent
a national system of OH&S regulation. Subject Description: This subject will provide students with
the skills to develop a research proposal suitable for research
LAW 970 Banking and Financial at Master’s level, and to choose an appropriate methodology
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Institutions Law for carrying out the research. It will explore the range of
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Autumn Wollongong On Campus approaches available to legal researchers at a time when

legal research is in a considerable state of flux. Traditional
Credit Points: 6 approaches based on detailed analysis of case law and

legislation will be compared and contrasted with socio-legal Co-requisites: None
approaches which rely on theoretical and methodological Exclusions: LAW334 or LAW380
inputs from other disciplines. In particular, the relevance
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of empirical research to the issues of implementation Subject Description: The goal of this subject is to
and law reform, both qualitative and quantative, will be enable students to develop a critical understanding of
examined. After completing the subject, students will be in the law in relation to the broad notion of ecologically
a position to pursue more detailed studies in relation to their sustainable development in Australia, with an emphasis
methodology of choice. on biodiversity conservation in both Commonwealth and
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NSW jurisdictions. It focuses on, inter alia, key legislation,
LAW9302 Law of Business Organisations statutory planning instruments, assessment of development
proposals, new conservation mechanisms such as offsetting,
on-reserve and off-reserve conservation management,
Credit Points: 6 climate change and the role of the Courts
Pre-requisites: LAW960
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Co-requisites: None LEGL914 Ethics and Integrity in
Exclusions: LAW 302 Law of Business Organisations
the Public Sector
Spring Innovation Campus Flexible
Subject Description: The subject outlines the key features
of the different legal structures which people might adopt Credit Points: 8
for their business and voluntary activities. The legal Pre-requisites: None
regulation of two of these, a partnership and a company
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Co-requisites: None
incorporated under the Corporations Act, are then
considered in depth. Practical applications of the law, and Subject Description: This subject commences by looking at
public policy dimensions, are addressed throughout the ethical models in the public sector including the origins of
subject. public service ethos, and examines the impacts of different
management approaches upon public sector ethics. The
LAW9317 E-Commerce Law subject examines some of the key challenges involved in
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maintaining ethics and integrity in the Public Sector.
Finally, the subject looks at concepts of accountability
Credit Points: 6 and control and examines how these contribute to the
Pre-requisites: 24 credit points of Master of Electronic maintenance of ethical conduct and integrity assurance.
Commerce
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LEGL915 Understanding Corruption
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Co-requisites: None
and Misconduct
Exclusions: LAW317, LLB317
CTCP Summer Innovation Campus Flexible
Subject Description: The subject explores some of
Credit Points: 8
the more significant legal and regulatory issues that
e-commerce gives rise to. The internet and other digital Pre-requisites: None

communications technological developments provide a Co-requisites: None
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new platform for commercial activity and today constitute
Subject Description: This subject examines the nature
a new marketplace- the cyber-marketplace. How does
of corruption and misconduct as problems in the public
familiar commercial law operate in that market-place?
sector. It considers definitions, costs and consequemces of
What are the special characteristics of the new market-
corruption as well as examining different explanations for
place? On the back of either or both those considerations,
why corruption and misconduct occur. It looks at major
do problems arise that legal developments are needed to
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forms of corruption and misconducr, and uses case studies
address? What policy public considerations apply to reveal
to develop student understandings of how corruption and
problem areas and enable us to formulate and evaluate
misconduct can occur and continue unchecked.
possible ‘solutions’. Some problem areas have already been
revealed and prompted legal developments. Are they
LEGL916 Corruption Prevention and
working and delivering the desired solution? This subject
involves students exploring these questions. The areas Integrity Assurance
of law traversed include jurisdictional matters, contract Autumn Innovation Campus Flexible
Law
and consumer protection, privacy, relevant aspects of Credit Points: 8

intellectual property law (in particular copyright, patents
and trademarks), and cybercrime. The perspectives of
on-line traders, consumers and other interest groups are Co-requisites: None
weighed in the analysis. The goal is to see if we can advance Subject Description: This subject examines the different
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the realization of e-commerce’s social, economic and, approaches to integrity assurance and corruption prevention
perhaps, market transformative potential. and highlights the suitably of different approaches for
particular challenges arising within the context of
LAW9380 Law for Environmental Managers organisational corruption. It also includes an extensive
Spring Wollongong On Campus examination of post incident strategy and restorative
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Credit Points: 8 approaches as well as pressures involved in building

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organisational resilience to corruption. It provides an

Pre-requisites: 72 credit points in a discipline other than oveivew and understanding of the main approaches to
Law or enrolled in MEnvSc reducing corruption and ensuring public sector integrity. It

focuses on both proactive and reactive measures. Trends in Subject Description: This subject will start with a review
the use of coercive and intrusive techniques of investigation of the fundamental values, rights and laws that govern
will be considered, as well as the emergence of specialised (or attempt to govern) cyberspace. We then examine the
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anti-corruption bodies. Challenges faced by those working various treaties, agreements and memoranda that exist to
in anti-corruption and integrity assurance will be addressed. support the upholding of the law, and contrast these with an
examination of where laws do not exist or are inadequate.
LEGL929 Transnational Crime Prevention The subject then looks at organized crime, examining
Spring Innovation Campus Flexible examples of cyber crime and demonstrating the tools that
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Credit Points: 6 can be used when committing cyber crimes. Students will
complete several hands-on activities that demonstrate how
Pre-requisites: None easy these IT tools are to use. We will also demonstrate
Co-requisites: None some of the difficulties that law enforcement encounters
Subject Description: This subject will examine the idea of when attempting to gather evidence and build a case in
crime prevention as applied to transnational crime. Taking order to prosecute a cyber criminal. Finally the subject
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a broad, contextual approach it looks at different options reviews the underpinning social and personal impacts -the
for reducing the amount of transnational crime (TNC) values in society that are being affected by cyber crime.
and/or the harm associated with different forms of TNC. We look to the future to see what evolutions may be on the
It will look at current policies in this area, as well as new horizon in relation to the future of cyber crime and cyber
and emerging approaches, and assess the more promising crime prevention.
approaches available for these purposes. It will also include:
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criminalisation approaches, harm reduction approaches, LEGL954 International Corporate Crime

environmental design and target-hardening, and; social and Spring Innovation Campus Flexible
economic crime prevention methods. Credit Points: 6
LEGL950 Transnational Crime Prevention
Research Project Co-requisites: None
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Not on offer in 2011 Subject Description: LEGL 954 International Corporate

Crime explores issues dealing with a number of forms of
Credit Points: 8
international corporate crime including fraud, money
Pre-requisites: 24 credit points of LEGL subjects laundering, tax evasion and tax havens, securities offences,
Co-requisites: None corporate structures including holding companies and
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subsidiaries and directors’ responsibilities. Case studies

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Subject Description: Students will research and write a

and relevant examples drawn from the academic literature
dissertation of approximately 10,000 words, on a subject
and media sources will be used to demonstrate concepts,
selected by the student and approved by the subject
identification and investigation of international crime and
coordinator. The student should approach the topic from
problems associated with addressing criminal activities
an international and comparative law perspective drawing
using corporate vehicles especially those that transcend

together different threads of the Master of Transnational
national boundaries. Given the increasingly global and
Crime Prevention (MTCP) program undertaken by the
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sophisticated nature of corporate activity, there is a need for

student in light of the students experience and background.
public and private sector regulators, legal, accounting and
Where appropriate, assistance from external experts is
audit practitioners, law enforcement and others engaged in
encouraged.
corporate oversight to have an understanding of the risk
that corporations will be used as vehicles for international
LEGL951 Special Studies in Transnational criminal activity.
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Crime and Prevention

Not on offer in 2011 LEGL955 Issues in Comparative
Credit Points: 8 Criminal Justice
Pre-requisites: 24 credit points of LEGL subjects Not on offer in 2011
Subject Description: This subject permits the inclusion in Pre-requisites: None
Law
the Master of Transnational Crime Prevention (MTCP) Co-requisites: None

program of an indepth study of a particular aspect of
Subject Description: This subject focuses on issues of
transnational crime prevention within the specialisation of
transnational crimes and human rights in the European
a visiting expert, which would otherwise not be offered by
Union and Islamic contexts. It aims to offer a comparative
the Faculty.
platform to appreciate better the interconnection between
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local and transnational criminal justice issues. Firstly, it

LEGL952 Cyber Crime explores how the Italian system moved from inquisitorial
Spring Innovation Campus Flexible criminal proceedings towards an adversarial model, and
Credit Points: 6 the impact on the fight against the Mafia. Secondly, it will
focus on the European Union and its work in the area of
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transnational crimes. Particular emphasis will be given to
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Co-requisites: None the so-called ‘Third Pillar’ and to the European Court of
Justice. Thirdly, it will examine Shariah law proceeds with
a review of divine sources before considering substantive

and procedural aspects in more detail. This component Subject Description: This subject provides students with an
also pays particular attention to current debate amongst overview of basic principles of jurisdiction to prescribe and
Islamic legal scholars. These debates pertain to the content enforce criminal law under international law. It examines
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and evolution of Shariah, scope for ‘human rights’ within the development of international criminal law principles
a Shariah framework and political exploitations of the call and institutions such as the International Criminal
to ‘jihad’. This module explores the fluidity of systems and Court. It also traces the development of transnational
mechanisms as they expand and adapt in response to a crime instruments such as the UN Convention against
changing global society Transnational Organized Crime and its protocols on people
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smuggling, trafficking in persons and firearms trafficking
LEGL956 Major Research Project - and the OECD Convention Combating Bribery of Foreign
Transnational Crime Prevention Public Officials. The nature and scope of criminal justice
Not on offer in 2011 cooperation mechanisms such as extradition, mutual legal
assistance and international transfer of prisoners are also
Credit Points: 12
discussed. Reference is made throughout the course to the
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Pre-requisites: None implementation of international law principles on criminal
Co-requisites: None jurisdiction into Australian law and practice. Particular
attention is also given to developments in the Asia Pacific
Subject Description: Students will research and write a
region surrounding Australia. Developments in other
dissertation of approximately 12,000 words, on a subject
jurisdictions, particularly he European Union, on criminal
selected by the student and approved by the subject
justice cooperation will be discussed to assist in analysis of
coordinator. The student should approach the topic from
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Australian and Asia Pacific practice.
an international and comparative law perspective drawing
LEGL959 International Cooperation
Crime Prevention (MTCP) program undertaken by the
student in light of the students experience and background. and Transnational Crime
Where appropriate, assistance from external experts is Spring Innovation Campus Flexible
encouraged.
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Credit Points: 6
LEGL957 Security Intelligence and Policy
Autumn Innovation Campus Flexible Co-requisites: None
Credit Points: 6 Subject Description: This subject examines the politics

of international relations and major theories of state
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Pre-requisites: None cooperation. It aims to provide students with the tools to
of Medicine
Co-requisites: None examine and interpret the interplay between state power,
Subject Description: In the first part of this subject, law and global politics. Along with states we will consider
students look at the issue of defining intelligence. What international bodies and institutions (themselves the
is its difference to evidence? What is the difference creation of states) to attempt to understand the political

between data, information and intelligence; and the types geography of controlling and combating transnational
of intelligence. Students will then progress to looking at organised crime. Of most interest to us in this subject are
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the development of intelligence philosophies, including the ways and the reasons shy states both cooperate with
the major themes of intelligence and major historical each other and sometimes refuse to cooperate. We examine
developments in the intelligence field. In this regard they the development of transnational crime within a world of
will look at notorious intelligence failures and subsequent rapid information and financial transfers, and the difficulties
reforms, and how the new transnational security agenda this poses for state law enforcement based on sovereignty
and territorial jurisdiction.
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impact on the intelligence environment. Students then
move on to looking at intelligence communities, and where
and why they exist. They will examine the Australian LEGL960 Understanding
intelligence community and other intelligence led Transnational Crime
organisations and assess the strengths and/or weaknesses of Autumn Innovation Campus Flexible
collaborative intelligence relationships, both in Australia Credit Points: 6
and internationally. Finally, students will examine the
Law
ethical and legal dimensions of intelligence, and the

accountability, oversight and governance responsibilities of Co-requisites: None
those that administer its collection. Subject Description: This subject starts by looking at how
transnational and organised crimes (TOC) are defined,
LEGL958 Studies in International then turns to the history of these ideas. The next theme is
Criminal Law
Science
the measurement, assessment and research of these topics.

Autumn Innovation Campus Flexible Then, different approaches to understanding and explaining
Credit Points: 6 TOC are examined. A number of case studies are then
considered: global drug trafficking, outlaw motorcycle gangs,
Pre-requisites: None transnational environmental crime, corruption, and people
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Co-requisites: None smuggling. Guest lecturers will be used to deliver on some

of the material to be covered. By the conclusion of the
School
subject (including the assessment required), students will

have a thorough orientation to the phenomenon of TOC

in general, be able to research, think critically and discuss Subject Description: Transnational Financial Crime
in writing and orally on key themes arising in the area, and focuses on the financial system, both domestically and
possess a detailed appreciation of several major forms of internationally, the payments systems that underpin the
Arts
TOC. financial system, financial crimes and abuses that involve

those systems and methods of regulating, protecting and
LEGL961 Minor Research Project - strengthening the financial system. It is intended to assist
Transnational Crime Prevention students in critically evaluating the role of the financial
Autumn Innovation Campus Distance system, the influence of various social, political and
Commerce
economic factors that impact on the use and misuse of that

Spring Innovation Campus Distance
system, and allow students to develop ideas to strengthen
Credit Points: 6 the financial system against financial crime. The subject
Pre-requisites: None also addresses the key elements of financial investigations
and the role of accountants in identifying and investigating
Co-requisites: None
financial crime. In looking at the investigation of these
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Subject Description: Students will research and write a kinds of offences it contrasts the way that many financial
dissertation of approximately 7,000 words, on a subject crimes are investigated and persecuted differently to other
selected by the student and approved by the subject kinds of criminal offences LEGL964 does not deal with the
coordinator. The student should approach the topic from subject of money laundering, this is covered by LEGL954
an international and comparative law perspective drawing International Corporate Crime.
Education
Crime Prevention (MTCP) program undertaken by the LLB 843 Professional Practice
student in light of the students experience and background. Annual Wollongong Flexible
Where appropriate, assistance from external experts is
encouraged. Autumn Wollongong Flexible
LEGL962 Special Studies in Terrorism Spring2011/Autumn2012 Wollongong Flexible
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and Counter Terrorism Credit Points: 8

Spring Innovation Campus Flexible
Pre-requisites: Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent
Credit Points: 6
Co-requisites: LLB844
Exclusions: LLB 847 and LLB396
Graduate School
Co-requisites: None
of Medicine
Subject Description: The subject includes: Professional

Subject Description: This subject affords students the Responsibility and Competent Practice; Problem Analysis;
opportunity to engage with a visiting expert in that expert’s Dispute Resolution; Cross-cultural Communication;
area of specialisation, enabling students to gain further Electronic Research; Writing and Drafting and Professional
insights into transnational crime issues. The student will Experience Program. Students attend on-campus for an
demonstrate an understanding of a specialised subject in introductory session and thereafter meet the requirements
the context of transnational crime prevention, analyse the of the Professional Experience program in law-related
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strengths and weaknesses within the selected topic and employment or in a placement arranged by the Practical
conduct independent research to achieve the outcomes and Legal Training Unit. The requirements of this subject
objectives of the subject. are not completed until all components of professional
experience and assignments are completed.
LEGL963 Terrorism and Counterterrorism
Autumn Innovation Campus Flexible LLB 844 Practice Management
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Credit Points: 6 Annual Wollongong Flexible

Pre-requisites: None Autumn Wollongong Flexible
Co-requisites: None Spring Wollongong Flexible
Subject Description: This subject will cover historical Spring2011/Autumn2012 Wollongong Flexible
origins and evolution of modern terrorism; ideologies and Credit Points: 8
Law
strategies of terrorist organisations; motivations for joining

Pre-requisites: Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent
and the radicalisation process; terrorism and the media;
major terrorist organisations and their life cycles; chemical, Co-requisites: LLB843 or LLB396
biological, radiological and nuclear terrorism; terrorist Subject Description: This subject will introduce students
support networks; analytical tools for effective threat to the statutory and professional requirements in relation
assessment; current and future trends and strategies to to clients’ Trust monies and securities, and to principles of
Science
prevent and counter the threat. practice management including computerised accounting
and recording systems, costing, risk management and
LEGL964 Transnational Financial Crime related matters. The subject contains three inter-related
Autumn Innovation Campus Flexible modules: Trust and Office Accounting; and Law Office
Management.
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Credit Points: 6
School
Co-requisites: None

LLB 845 Conducting Litigation LWPD900 Prosecutorial Practice
Arts
Pre-requisites: Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent Co-requisites: None
Co-requisites: (LLB396 or LLB843) and LLB844 Exclusions: LWPD923
Commerce
Subject Description: The subject includes: Litigation Subject Description: This subject provides a thorough
Strategy; Civil Litigation Practice; Criminal Law Practice; introduction to the prosecutorial office and the unique
Family Law Practice and Advocacy workshop. responsibilities and ethical obligations attaching to it, both
in theory and as applied in practice, for example as in the
LLB 846 Commercial and Property Practice consideration of charges and pleas, leading exculpatory
Autumn Wollongong Flexible evidence, jury selection etc. Students will also learn about
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the key relationships between the prosecutor and other
entities, such as the Court, witnesses, defence, media and
Credit Points: 16 police. Avoiding miscarriages of justice will be a major
Pre-requisites: Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent theme.
Co-requisites: (LLB396 or LLB843) and LLB844
LWPD901 Applied Criminal Law
Subject Description: The subject includes: Commercial
Education
Planning; Revenue Implications; Real Property
Transactions; Commercial Contracts; Trusts, Wills and Credit Points: 6
Estate Planning; Probate and Estate Administration; Small Pre-requisites: None
Business Practice. The subject provides an overview of Co-requisites: None
particular aspects of commercial and property transactions,
and related matters which affect clients in planning their Subject Description: This subject complements Advanced
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business and personal affairs. Criminal Evidence by examining commonly encountered,
and frequently complex, issues of the substantive criminal
LLB 847 Professional Experience law. To prosecute or undertake criminal defence effectively,
students must understand not only the laws of evidence but
Annual Wollongong Flexible
also the substantive criminal laws relevant to the crime(s)
Graduate School
Autumn Wollongong Flexible charged and available defences. Criminal law as taught at
of Medicine
Spring Wollongong Flexible the undergraduate level introduces basic working principles
Spring2011/Autumn2012 Wollongong Flexible such as mens rea, actus reus etc. This subject seeks to build
on these fundamental understandings by considering how
Credit Points: 0 these principles apply in more complex fact situations, as
Pre-requisites: Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent may be raised in cases of alleged party liability and inchoate

Co-requisites: LLB396 Professional Practice offences.
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Exclusions: LLB843 Professional Practice (Professional LWPD902 Advanced Criminal Evidence
experience component)
Subject Description: As part of the GDLP students must
Credit Points: 6
complete 80 days of professional experience. Some of this is
acquired by Wollongong LLB students as part of the subject Pre-requisites: None
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LLB311/LLB190 Lawyers and Australian Society. Apart Co-requisites: None
from engaging in professional experience in locations and
Subject Description: A sound knowledge of the laws of
of the type specified in the LLB843 guidelines, there are
evidence is fundamental to prosecuting. This subject seeks
no classes or assignments involved other than to submit a
to expand upon undergraduate teaching by examining in
reflective report on conclusion of the experience.
greater detail the laws of evidence as they specifically apply
in the criminal context. A detailed treatment of prosecution
LLB9100 Introduction to Legal Systems relevant aspects of criminal evidence including: the oath;
Law
Not on offer in 2011 unsworn evidence; competence and compellability; judicial

Credit Points: 8 notice; rule in Browne v Dunn; real evidence; exhibits;
Pre-requisites: None probity v prejudice test; multiple accused / charges and
admissibility; hostile/refractive witnesses; the ultimate issue;
Co-requisites: None hearsay and exceptions; inferences/circumstantial evidence;
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Subject Description: An overall perspective on the best evidence rule; ‘accomplice’ testimony; privilege;
Australian legal system and its role in the Australian social similar fact; character evidence; corroboration; previous
order; an introduction to the sources and authority of convictions; statements made in presence of accused;
legal rules, the nature of legal institutions and practices, admission by action; lies and false alibi; motive.
legal materials, reasoning and terminology. Aspects of
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substantive law will be used to illustrate general principles. LWPD907 International Law &
School
Criminal Jurisdiction
Credit Points: 6

Pre-requisites: None Subject Description: Domestic prosecution has an ever-
Co-requisites: None expanding international dimension. Prosecutions of
foreign nationals, extraditions, reliance upon mutual legal
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Subject Description: This subject examines the relationship assistance arrangements and off-shore tracing of criminal
between international law and criminal jurisdiction. Topics proceeds are becoming commonplace. The imperatives of
include: the recognised sources of international law; the cross-border law-enforcement cooperation are such that
relationship between international and domestic law; the prosecutors must come to understand the operation of
distinctions between international and transnational law foreign criminal justice systems. Moreover, international
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and between prescriptive and enforcement jurisdiction; the criminal tribunals are ascending both in stature and,
legally accepted justifications and uses for extraterritorial through their shaping of international human rights norms,
jurisdiction and the complexities of universal jurisdiction; legal significance. These tribunals are a multi-jurisdictional
the roles of mutual legal assistance and extradition; the melting pot of procedure and substantive law. This subject
jurisdiction of international criminal tribunals; sovereign compares what may be very loosely termed the ‘Adversarial’
and diplomatic immunity; and military as compared to and ‘Inquisitorial’ systems as well as those systems founded
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civilian criminal jurisdiction in the context of terrorism upon Shari’a law. The criminal process and, in particular,
trials. the specific role of the prosecutor within the inquisitorial
and Shari’a systems is examined.
LWPD909 Studies in Transnational Crime
& Transnational Criminal Law LWPD915 Criminal Appellate Advocacy
Spring Wollongong Flexible Not on offer in 2011
Education

Subject Description: This subject examines the structure Subject Description: This subject addresses appellate
and operations of key organised criminal and terrorist advocacy from both legal and, through a number of
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networks as well as their common modus operandi. Specific advocacy exercises, practical perspectives. Legal topics
topics include the deleterious effects of corruption and include: appellable error - questions of law v questions of
the trafficking routes of drug, people and arms traffickers. fact; the case stated; amending the record; supplementing
Additionally, this subject examines the principal the record; evidence on appeal; appeals against discretion;
international responses to these networks, including appeals against weight; ‘miscarriage of justice’ proviso; fresh
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the international conventions against drugs, trafficking, grounds; grounds not advanced in lower court; drafting
of Medicine
corruption and organised crime, their protocols and the and presenting submissions; orders: declarations, retrial,
international agencies established to enforce them. acquittal.
LWPD912 Prosecuting International LWPD916 Prosecuting Transnational

Humanitarian Law
Economic and Cyber Crime

Spring Wollongong Flexible Spring Wollongong Flexible
Sciences

Subject Description: As attested by the creation of the Subject Description: This subject provides students with
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International Criminal Court, international humanitarian an understanding essential to the prosecution of modern
law is of ever increasing significance. Moreover, economic crime by examining the anti money laundering
International Humanitarian Law is enforceable, and is and proceeds of crime environment. The subject considers
being enforced, through both international and domestic money laundering typologies and the use of corporate
courts. This subject examines not only the substantive laws structures, financial arrangements and financial facilities,
that comprise International Humanitarian Law but also the tax evasion and tas havens in the context of money
critical aspect of enforcement. Topics include: The Geneva laundering. International arrangements and developments
Law
Conventions; War crimes; Crimes against humanity; Goals intended to reduce the incidence of money laundering are
of International Criminal Justice; Competing models for also examined. In addition the subject considers proceeds
delivery of International Criminal Justice: international of crime issues by examining civil and conviction based
tribunals and courts; hybrid bodies; domestic prosecutions; confiscation and associated procedures. The subject will
truth and reconciliation commissions. look at restraining orders and other procedures intended
to locate, restrain and forfeit assets subject to proceeds of
Science
LWPD914 Comparative Criminal Justice crime proceedings. The subject seeks to both impart highly
Not on offer in 2011 practical knowledge relevant to the prosecution of economic
Credit Points: 6 crime and an awareness of related issues.
Pre-requisites: None LWPD919 Special Studies in Prosecutions
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Credit Points: 6

Co-requisites: None Subject Description: This subject focuses primarily upon
Subject Description: This subject permits the inclusion of the legal issues surrounding the reception of expert
an in-depth study of a particular aspect of prosecutions that evidence and teaching students how to lead expert evidence
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is within the specialisation of a visiting or resident expert to cross-examine expert witnesses. It also covers emerging
and that otherwise would not be offered. Subject content is issues of expert witness immunity, liability to disciplinary
dependent upon the specialisations of visiting experts. processes, the development of Codes of Conduct plus
the emergence of new positive duties of objectivity,
LWPD920 Prosecutions Research Project independence and intellectual integrity.
Commerce
Annual Wollongong Distance
LWPD927 Prosecuting Transnational
Autumn Wollongong Distance Economic and Cyber Crime
Spring Wollongong Distance Not on offer in 2011
Spring2011/Autumn2012 Wollongong Flexible Credit Points: 6
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Co-requisites: None Subject Description: On successful completion of this
Subject Description: This subject affords students the subject a student will be able to; discuss and illustrate the
opportunity to complete a substantial piece of academic impact of economic and cyber crime; identify the types
writing and to explore particular areas of personal interest of financial instruments and transactions vulnerable
Education
or relevance. Students will research and write a dissertation to criminal activity; demonstrate an understanding
of approximately 12,000 words on a subject selected by the of transnational financial crime; demonstrate an
student and approved by the subject co-ordinator. The understanding of money laundering and the recovery of
student should approach the topic from an international proceeds of crime; analyse new developments in preventing
and comparative law perspective drawing together different crime within the financial sector and assess relevant social,
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threads of the Masters of Laws (Prosecutions) program economic and political factors.
in light of the student’s experience and background. The
dissertation must approach the area constructively and LWPD928 Criminal Trial and
make recommendations for reform, legislative, institutional Appellate Advocacy
or otherwise. Assistance from external experts is Spring Wollongong Flexible
encouraged, as is original research.
Graduate School
Credit Points: 6
of Medicine
LWPD925 DNA for Lawyers Pre-requisites: None
Credit Points: 6 Subject Description: This subject will give students great
insights into important trial and appellate procedures,

and particularly into the necessary and advanced skills of
Co-requisites: None
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criminal advocates both before juries and appellate courts.
Subject Description: DNA Technology has emerged as They will be given practical training exercises and study the
the most important scientific contributor to the criminal theory of advocacy and rhetoric. They will learn to express
justice system of the past two decades. Developments in legal arguments in precise and attractive ways and will
the technology and associated disciplines (maths, statistics, learn techniques of persuasion. They will learn to overcome
microbiology) and the prospect of a major new pathway weaknesses in their presentation style.
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(SNIP) cement the present and future place of DNA in the
criminal process. It is a complex area and one that counsel
must understand intimately in order to present or attack it.
This subject gives to the science of DNA technology the
degree of depth and breadth needed to ensure students have
a balanced understanding of its several aspects.
Law
LWPD926 Experts and their Evidence

Credit Points: 6
Science
Co-requisites: None
Exclusions: LWPD921
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Faculty of Science
Arts
Member Units
School of Biological Sciences
School of Chemistry
Commerce
School of Earth & Environmental Sciences
Courses Offered
Research Degrees
Creative Arts

Master of Environmental Science - Research (see page 371)
Coursework Degrees
Education

Graduate Certificate in Spatial Science (see page 373)
Master of Environmental Science (see page 374)
Master of Environmental Science - Advanced (see page 375)
Engineering
Master of Science (see page 376)

Master of Science and Management (see page 381)
Other Information
Graduate School
of Medicine
Fees
Sciences
Informatics
Law
Science
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School

Arts
Degree:
Abbreviation: PhD
Home Faculty: Science
Commerce
CRICOS Code: 001243F (Lab), 020192K (non-Lab)
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Overview
Candidates complete a major thesis and undertake a research project arranged in consultation with an appropriate member
of staff, and approved by the Head of School, before enrolment. Doctoral theses must make a major original contribution to
scientific knowledge in the chosen area of research.
Education
An Honours degree of at least four years duration in a relevant discipline at Class II, Division 2, or higher (or equivalent).
Course Requirements
Candidates complete a Doctoral dissertation of approximately 60,000 - 80,000 words in length.
Students enrol in the appropriate major thesis subject.
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Disciplinary Areas Available
− Biological Sciences
− Chemistry
− Environmental Science
Graduate School
of Medicine
− Geography
− Geology
− Physics*
*Refer to Faculty of Engineering

Other Information
Sciences
For further information contact the Faculty of Science Office, Room 41.258, or telephone +61 2 4221 3530.
Web site: www.uow.edu.au/science
Specific enquiries should be directed to the appropriate Academic Unit: School of Biological Sciences +61 2 4221 3013,
School of Chemistry +61 2 4221 3509 or School of Earth & Environmental Sciences +61 2 4221 3721.
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Testamur Title of Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)
Degree:
Abbreviation: PhD(Int)
Law

CRICOS Code: 072845C (Lab), 072844D (Non-Lab)
Science
Overview
The PhD (Integrated) is a four-year research degree which integrates one year of coursework, comprising research training
and discipline-specific content, with a traditional three-year PhD thesis into a single degree.
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School

degree plus Masters by Coursework, with a minimum Credit average (65% or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0), or equivalent. Standard
Arts
English Language Requirements apply. Refer to www.uow.edu.au/future/international/apply/english

Admission is also subject to an appropriate project being available, acceptance by an academic supervisor, approval by the
Head of School, and approval by the Dean or Associate Dean.
Progression Requirements
Commerce
In order to progress to the research component, PhD Integrated candidates must complete the first year with an average of
65%, including 65% in each research training skills subject. Candidates progressing to the research component will have
developed their specific research topic before commencing the research component.
Candidates not meeting progression requirement into Year 2 may be offered an alternative of transferring into a Masters
program.
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Course Requirements
Coursework
Candidates complete 48 credit points of postgraduate research training subjects and postgraduate coursework subjects
from those offered in the discipline chosen in consultation with the academic supervisor and approved by the Head of
Education
Postgraduate Studies, and approved by the Dean or Associate Dean.
Research
Candidates complete a major thesis and undertake a research project arranged in consultation with the academic supervisor
and approved by the Head of Postgraduate Studies, and approved by the Dean or Associate Dean. Doctoral theses must
make a major original contribution to scientific knowledge in the chosen area of research. Candidates complete a Doctoral
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dissertation of approximately 60,000 - 80,000 words in length.

− Chemistry
Graduate School
− Environmental Science
of Medicine
− Geography
− Geology
− Physics*
*Refer to Faculty of Engineering

Sciences
Contact Information
Informatics
Law
Science
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School

Master of Environmental Science - Research
Testamur Title of Master of Environmental Science - Research
Arts
Degree:
Abbreviation: MEnvSc-Res
Duration: 1-2 years full-time depending on entry qualifications
Commerce
Delivery Mode: On campus (Flexible and face-to-face)
Starting Session(s): Autumn and Spring
Creative Arts
Overview
This program involves a major project in one of the many research areas of environmental science available in the
Faculty. The research project will provide information for improved understanding of how ecosystems work, for solving
environmental problems of immediate concern and to assist policy makers in developing new strategies and legislation for
environmental management. This degree provides the opportunity for students to contribute to this work by undertaking a
Education
major research project in one of the areas of environmental science within the Faculty.

A degree with Honours in environmental science, science or engineering at a level of at least Class II, Division 2, or a Master
of Environmental Science or Master of Science with credit average, or equivalent qualifications or appropriate publications
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and work experience.
Entry must be approved by the Coordinator and, if the thesis work is being supervised by staff from an
Academic Unit, the Head of Postgraduate Studies or Head of that Unit.
Course Requirements
Graduate School
The course consists of 72 credit points to be completed in a maximum time of two years (four sessions), as follows:
of Medicine
− a 48 credit point research project (THES924 Thesis); and
− a maximum of 24 credit points of subjects, chosen from the Environmental Science postgraduate schedule in
consultation with the Environmental Science Masters Coordinator.
Special Note: Students entering with an Honours degree at the level of at least Bachelor Honours Class II, Division 2, or

a Master of Environmental Science degree (or equivalent) will normally be given credit transfer for the 24 credit points of
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coursework, except for candidates with no background in environmental science who will be required to complete ENVI922
Scientific Basis of Environmental Management (12 credit points).
Course Program
THES924 Thesis 48
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Plus a maximum of 24 credit points of subjects chosen from those listed below in consultation with the Environmental
Science Masters Coordinator.
ENVI923 Environmental Planning Autumn 12
ENVI922 The Scientific Basis of Environmental Management Spring 12
ENVI910 Directed Studies in Environmental Chemistry Annual, Autumn or 12
Spring
Law
ENVI911 Directed Studies in Ecology Annual, Autumn or 12

Spring
ENVI913 Directed Studies in Earth Sciences Annual, Autumn or 12
Spring
ENVI919 Directed Studies in Environmental Science Annual, Autumn or 12
Science
Spring
EESC902 Advanced Coastal Environments Spring 12
EESC903 Advanced Fluvial Geomorphology and Sedimentology Autumn 12
EESC904 Advanced Geographic Information Systems Spring 12
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EESC905 Advanced Remote Sensing Spring 12

EESC912 Advanced Soils, Landscapes and Hydrology Spring 12
School
EESC914 Fundamentals of Spatial Science Autumn or Spring 12

EESC950 Advanced Topic A Annual, Autumn or 12
Spring
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Contact Information
For further information contact the Faculty of Science Office, Room 41.258,
telephone +61 2 4221 3530.
The Degree Coordinator is Professor John Morrison, School of Earth & Environmental Sciences, Room 41.G27, telephone
Commerce
+61 2 4221 4377.

Degree:
Creative Arts
Delivery mode: On campus
Education
UOW Course Code: 1304, 1304A
CRICOS Code: 042532B, 042534M (Geography)
Overview
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Courses provide for the specific needs and interests of students wishing to obtain experience in a modern research program.

Minimum entry requirement is a Bachelor degree with a major study in the relevant discipline.
Graduate School
Course Requirements
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The course consists of 72 credit points to be completed in a maximum time of two years (four sessions), as follows:
− 24 credit points of coursework; and
− 48 credit point research project.
Students entering with a degree at the level of at least a Bachelor Honours Class II, Division 2 may be awarded credit transfer
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for the 24 credit points of coursework based on prior research training.

Students undertaking the 24 credit points of coursework will select appropriate postgraduate subjects from those offered in
the discipline in consultation with the Head of School or the Postgraduate Coordinator.
For detailed possible coursework subject programs, consult the Master of Science by coursework degree in the relevant
discipline.
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− Biotechnology
− Chemistry
− Geography
− Geology
Law
− Medicinal Chemistry
− Physics*
· Refer to Faculty of Engineering
Other Information
Science
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School of Chemistry (02) 4221 3509 or School of Earth and Environmental Sciences + 61 2 4221 3721.
School

Graduate Certificate in Spatial Science
Testamur Title of Graduate Certificate in Spatial Science
Arts
Degree:
Abbreviation: GCertSpatialSc
Commerce
CRICOS Code: N/A
Creative Arts
Overview
The aim of this course is to provide students with a theoretical basis for, as well as practical experience in, applying geospatial
technologies (Geographic Information Science or Remote Sensing, and to a lesser extent, GPS) within an environmental
problem solving context using industry standard software. Please note that this course is only available part-time.
Education
A Pass Bachelors degree of at least three years’ duration in any Science or Information Technology related specialisation
(including Geography) or a similar tertiary qualification, with relevant work experience, as approved by the Head of School
Course Requirements
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Plus one of the following subjects:
EESC904 Advanced GIS Spring 12
EESC905 Advanced Remote Sensing Autumn 12
Graduate School
of Medicine
Other Information
The Degree Coordinator is Dr Laurie Chisholm - School of Earth & Environmental Sciences, telephone +61 2 4221 3765,
email: lauriec@uow.edu.au

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Degree:
Informatics
Law
Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Science provides graduates with the opportunity to acquire competence in a particular area of
science at a sufficiently advanced level, to enable them to either proceed with further study or to update, broaden or intensify
their knowledge and skills in the discipline.
Science
The Diploma will be found useful by international students, and by students either without a full major in a discipline at
undergraduate level, or who completed their first degree some years ago.

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A relevant undergraduate degree of at least three years’ duration, or a similar tertiary qualification with relevant work
experience.
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Course Requirements
Candidates select subjects to the value of 48 credit points from the Undergraduate Science Schedule of subjects and must
seek approval from the relevant Head of School, who may also specify other required subjects.
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Students may choose to take subjects from the following schools:

· Biological Sciences
· Chemistry
Commerce
· Earth & Environmental Sciences

· Physics*
· Refer to the Faculty of Engineering
Other Information
Creative Arts
For further information contact the Associate Dean, Associate Professor Paul Carr - Faculty of Science Office, Room 41.259,
telephone +61 2 4221 3172, email: pcarr@uow.edu.au.
Specific enquiries should be directed to the appropriate Academic Unit: School of Biological Sciences +61 24221 3013,
Education
Master of Environmental Science

Testamur Title of Master of Environmental Science
Degree:
Abbreviation: MEnvSc
Engineering

Delivery Mode: Face-to-face
Graduate School
of Medicine

Overview
This program is designed for applicants who wish to extend their knowledge of science relating to the environment, by
studying areas not covered in their undergraduate Science or Engineering degree (including environmental policy, planning
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and management).

Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree in: Environmental Science; Science; Applied Science; Agriculture; Forestry;
Veterinary Science or Engineering (or equivalent qualifications and/or professional experience).
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Alternative Entry Criteria: The person would be required to have been working in a position for at least five years which,
if they left, would be filled by an appropriately qualified graduate. Normally a written statement from a suitably qualified
person, usually a senior manager with a strong science background, is required as confirmation of the necessary skills.
Course Requirements
Students will undertake a program of at least 48 credit points comprising two compulsory subjects, and optional subjects
selected from the subjects listed below and approved by the Coordinator of the degree.
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Course Program
Science
Plus at least 24 credit points chosen from:

EESC901 Advanced Plate Tectonics, Macrotopography and Earth Autumn 12
History
EESC902 Advanced Coastal Environments Spring 12
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EESC904 Advanced Geographic Information Systems Spring 12

EESC905 Advanced Remote Sensing Spring 12

EESC916 Coastal Population Studies Autumn 12
Arts
EESC918 Advanced Environmental and Heritage Management Spring 12
EESC926 Advanced Resources and Environments Spring 12
EESC951 Advanced Topic B Annual, Autumn, or 8
Spring
Commerce
ENVE985 Environmental Engineering Autumn 8
ENVI910 Directed Studies in Environmental Chemistry Annual, Autumn, or 12
Spring
ENVI911 Directed Studies in Ecology Annual 12
ENVI912 Directed Studies in Land Resources Annual, Autumn, or 12
Spring
Creative Arts
ENVI913 Directed Studies in Earth Sciences Annual, Autumn, or 12
Spring
ENVI919 Directed Studies in Environmental Science Annual, Autumn, or 12
Spring
LAW9380 Law for Environmental Managers Spring 8
Education
STAT955 Sample Surveys and Experimental Design Autumn 8
STS 929 Studies in Resource and Environmental Policy Annual, Autumn, or 8
Spring
Other Information
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The Degree Coordinator is Professor John Morrison, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Room 41.G27, email:
johnm@uow.edu.au.
Master of Environmental Science Advanced
Graduate School
of Medicine
Testamur Title of Master of Environmental Science Advanced
Degree:
Abbreviation: MEnvScAdv

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Informatics
Overview
This degree is aimed primarily at international students, and combines research and coursework to provide a two-year (or
part-time equivalent) degree for Science and Engineering graduates or others, with a limited undergraduate background in
the environmental science area.

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Bachelor degree in Environmental Science, Science, Applied Science, Agriculture, Forestry, Veterinary Science or
Engineering, or equivalent tertiary qualifications and/or professional experience. Students must consult with the
Environmental Science Masters Coordinator for approval of overall entry.
Course Requirements
Science
Candidates must complete the three core subjects plus a Thesis of either 24 or 32 credit points plus elective subjects to total
96 credit points, as set out below.
Course Program
Sydney Business
Core Subjects
School


STS 929 Studies in Resource and Environmental Policy Autumn 8
Plus one of the following:
ENVI930 Thesis Annual, Autumn or 24
Arts
Spring
ENVI931 Thesis Annual, Autumn or 32
Spring
Plus one or two of the following:
Commerce
EESC951 Advanced Topic B Autumn or Spring 8

ENVE985 Environmental Engineering Autumn 8
LAW9380 Law for Environmental Managers Spring 8
STAT955 Sample Surveys and Experimental Design Autumn 8
Plus at least two of the following:
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ENVI910 Directed Studies in Environmental Chemistry Annual, Autumn or 12

Spring
ENVI911 Directed Studies in Ecology Annual 12
ENVI912 Directed Studies in Land Resources Annual, Autumn or 12
Spring
ENVI913 Directed Studies in Earth Sciences Annual, Autumn or 12
Education
Spring
Other Information
For further information contact the Faculty of Science Office, Room 41.258,
telephone +61 2 4221 3530.
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The Degree Coordinator is Professor John Morrison, School of Earth & Environmental Sciences, Room 41.G27, telephone
+61 2 4221 4377, email: johnm@uow.edu.au
Master of Science
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Science
Graduate School
of Medicine
Abbreviation: MSc

Sciences
UOW Course Code: 1616 (Laboratory)
1616A (Non-Laboratory)
CRICOS Code: 067084D (Lab); 069587J (Non-lab)
Informatics
Overview
This coursework degree is designed for candidates who wish to extend their grounding in a particular science discipline
beyond the undergraduate level. It also provides an alternative route to subsequent PhD studies for high performing students
who do not possess a Bachelor of Science Honours degree. Students who graduate from this degree would be expected to
obtain jobs in relevant industries, research institutes and government departments in both Australia and overseas.

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Normally a Pass Bachelors degree of at least three years’ duration in the relevant discipline (with at least three third year
level subjects in the discipline) or a similar tertiary qualification, with relevant work experience, as approved by the relevant
Masters Coordinator or Head of School.
Course Requirements
Science
Students in the Master of Science complete a common core of 24 credit points and a Major Study of 48 credit points.
Common core subjects

Subject Session Credit points
Sydney Business
SCIE911 Fundamentals of Science Communication Autumn/Spring 6

School
SCIE912 Fundamentals of Science Practice Autumn/Spring 6

SCIE913 Fundamentals of Science Data and IT Autumn/Spring 6

SCIE914 Current Questions in Science Autumn/Spring/ 6
Summer
Arts
Major Study Areas
· Biotechnology
· Chemistry
· Coastal Planning and Management
Commerce
· Environmental Biology
· Geology
· Human Geography
· Medicinal Chemistry
Creative Arts
· Physical Geography
Other Information
For further information regarding any of the Master of Science majors please contact the Faculty of Science Office, 41.258, or
telephone +61 2 4221 3530.
Education
Master of Science (Biotechnology)
The Master of Science (Biotechnology) is designed for graduates who seek knowledge and technological expertise in specific
areas of cell and molecular biology, which are the basis for modern biotechnological research and development. After
completing the common 24 credit point core of the Master of Science (SCIE911, SCIE912, SCIE913, SCIE914), students
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complete 48 credit points of discipline specific subjects as listed below chosen in consultation with the Biotechnology
Masters Coordinator.
Course Program
BIOL980 Biotechnology Autumn 12
Graduate School
of Medicine
BIOL981 Molecular Cell Biology Autumn 12
BIOL982 Infection and Immunity Spring 12
BIOL984 Applied Bioinformatics Spring 12
Optional Subjects

The following subjects may be substituted for one or more of the core subjects after consultation with the
Biotechnology Masters Coordinator.
Sciences
BIOL991 Major Research Project Autumn, Spring or 24
Summer
BIOL992 Literature Review Autumn, Spring or 12
Summer
BIOL993 Research Project Autumn, Spring or 12
Informatics
Summer
Contact Information
The Coordinator of this Major is Dr Ren Zhang, School of Biological Sciences, Room 35.124B, Telephone +61 2 4221 3427,
email: rzhang@uow.edu.au
Master of Science (Chemistry)

Law
This program is designed for applicants from industry or education who wish to extend their grounding in chemistry theory
beyond the undergraduate level. It also provides an alternative route to subsequent PhD studies for students who do not
possess a Bachelor of Science Honours degree. After completing the common 24 credit point core of the Master of Science
(SCIE911, SCIE912, SCIE913, SCIE914), students complete 48 credit points of discipline specific subjects from the following
list, as approved by the Course Coordinator.
Science
Course Program
CHEM914 Advanced Analytical Chemistry Autumn 12
Sydney Business
CHEM964 Elucidating Molecular Structure Autumn 12

CHEM991 Intelligent Materials and their Applications Spring 12
School
CHEM993 Advanced Organic Synthesis and Reactivity Spring 12

CHEM994 Environmental Chemistry and Climate Change Autumn 12

Possible substitutions:
CHEM915 Chemistry Laboratory Project Autumn or Spring 12
CHEM919 Literature Report in Chemistry Autumn or Spring 12
Arts
Other Information
The Coordinator of this Major is Associate Professor Stephen Ralph, School of Chemistry, Room 18.226, Telephone +61 2
4221 4286, email: sralph@uow.edu.au
Commerce
Master of Science (Coastal Planning and Management)

This coursework program is designed to produce graduates able to assess, plan and manage the range of environmental and
social issues experienced in coastal regions. After completing the common 24 credit point core of the Master of Science
(SCIE911, SCIE912, SCIE913, SCIE914), students complete 48 credit points of discipline specific subjects from the following
list, as approved by the Course Coordinator.
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Course Program
Plus one subject selected from the following two subjects:
EESC902 Advanced Coastal Environments: Processes and Spring 12
Education
Management
Plus 24 credit points selected from:
Management
Engineering
EESC904 Advanced GIS Spring 12

EESC951 Advanced Topic B Annual, Autumn, or 8
Graduate School
of Medicine
Spring
ENVI912 Directed Studies in Land Resources Annual, Autumn, or 12
Spring
ENVI919 Directed Studies in Environmental Science Annual, Autumn, or 12
Spring
ENVI922 Scientific Basis of Environmental Management Spring 12

Sciences
LAW9380 Environmental Law Spring 8

STS 929 Studies in Resource and Environmental Policy Autumn 8
Other Information
The Degree Coordinator is Professor John Morrison, School of Earth & Environmental Sciences, Room 41.G27, Telephone
Informatics
Master of Science (Environmental Biology)

This coursework program is designed for students who seek further knowledge and skills in the biological sciences, or seek
to qualify for a postgraduate research degree. After completing the common 24 credit point core of the Master of Science
(SCIE911, SCIE912, SCIE913, SCIE914), students complete 48 credit points of discipline specific subjects as listed below,
chosen in consultation with the Masters Coordinator.
Law
Course Program
BIOL970 Advances in Conservation Biology Autumn 12
BIOL971 Marine and Terrestrial Ecology Spring 12
Science
BIOL972 Ecological and Evolutionary Physiology Autumn 12

MARE973 Advanced Topics in Fisheries and Aquaculture Spring 12
Alternative Option
BIOL991 Major Research Project Autumn, Spring or 24
Sydney Business
Summer
BIOL992 Literature Review Autumn, Spring or 12
School
Summer

BIOL993 Research Project Autumn, Spring or 12
Summer
MARE957 Advanced Topics in Molluscan Biology Summer 12
Arts
Or 900- level subjects from other academic units subject to the approval of the Heads of those units and the Masters
Coordinator
Note: Students cannot enrol in subjects where they have completed the equivalent 300- level subjects at this University.
Commerce
Other Information
The Coordinator of this Major is Dr Todd Minchinton, School of Biological Sciences, Room 35.G09, Telephone +61 2 4221
5188, email: tminch@uow.edu.au
Master of Science (Geology)

The following coursework subjects have been devised by the School of Earth & Environmental Sciences to meet the needs
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of students who wish to proceed to the postgraduate level in Geology to enhance their qualifications in an area without
undertaking a research project. After completing the common 24 credit point core of the Master of Science (SCIE911,
SCIE912, SCIE913, SCIE914), students complete 48 credit points of discipline specific subjects chosen from the subjects listed
below, in consultation with the Course Coordinator.
Course Program
Education
History
EESC904 Advanced Geographic Information Science Spring 12
Engineering
EESC911 Advanced Isotope Geochemistry Autumn 12
EESC921 Advanced Environmental Geology Spring 12
EESC922 Advanced Sediments and Fuels Spring 12
Graduate School
of Medicine
EESC950 Advanced Topic A Annual, Autumn, or 12
Spring
Other Information

Sciences
Master of Science (Human Geography)

of students who wish to proceed to the postgraduate level in Human Geography to enhance their qualifications in an
area without undertaking a research project. After completing the common 24 credit point core of the Master of Science
Informatics
(SCIE911, SCIE912, SCIE913, SCIE914), students complete 48 credit points of discipline specific subjects chosen from the
subjects listed below, in consultation with the Course Coordinator.
Course Program
Law

EESC910 Advanced Social Spaces: Rural and Urban Spring 12
EESC917 Advanced Spaces, Places and Identities: Qualitative Autumn 12
Science
research design
EESC918 Advanced Environmental and Heritage Management Spring 12
Spring
Sydney Business
Other Information
School

Master of Science (Medicinal Chemistry)
This coursework program provides vocational training in medicinal chemistry, an area where there is currently a high
demand for graduates. The program consists of special coursework in medicinal chemistry and a small research project.
Arts
After completing the common 24 credit point core of the Master of Science (SCIE911, SCIE912, SCIE913, SCIE914),
students complete 48 credit points of discipline specific subjects, as approved by the Course Coordinator.
Course Program
Commerce
CHEM930 Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry Spring 12

CHEM944 Advanced Topics in Medicinal Chemistry Autumn 12
Plus two subjects (24cp) selected from:
CHEM914 Advanced Analytical Chemistry Autumn 12
CHEM964 Elucidating Molecular Structure Autumn 12
Creative Arts
CHEM992 Bioinformatics and Biological Chemistry Spring 12

CHEM993 Advanced Organic Synthesis and Reactivity Spring 12
Possible substitutions:
CHEM915 Advanced Chemistry Laboratory Project Annual, Autumn, or 12
Spring
Education
CHEM919 Literature Report in Chemistry Annual, Autumn, or 12

Spring
Other Information
The Coordinator of this Major is Associate Professor Paul Keller, School of Chemistry, Room 18.222, Telephone +61 2 4221
Engineering
4692, email: keller@uow.edu.au
Master of Science (Physical Geography)

of students who wish to proceed to the postgraduate level in Physical Geography to enhance their qualifications in an
area without undertaking a research project. After completing the common 24 credit point core of the Master of Science
Graduate School
of Medicine
(SCIE911, SCIE912, SCIE913, SCIE914), students complete 48 credit points of discipline specific subjects chosen from the
subjects listed below, in consultation with the Course Coordinator.
Course Program

Sciences
History
Management
Informatics

Spring
Law
Other Information
Science
Sydney Business
School

Master of Science and Management
Testamur Title of Master of Science and Management
Arts
Degree:
Abbreviation: MScMgmt
Commerce
UOW Course Code: 1614 (Laboratory)
1614A (Non-Laboratory)
Creative Arts
CRICOS Code: 067083E (Lab); 069588G (Non-lab)
Overview
The Master of Science and Management is designed for candidates who wish to extend their grounding in a particular
science discipline beyond the undergraduate level. It may provide an alternative route to subsequent PhD studies for high
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achieving students who do not possess a Bachelor of Science Honours degree. The inclusion of the management component
is intended to increase the graduate destination opportunities.

A pass Bachelors degree of at least 3 years duration in a relevant Science, as approved by the Head of School.
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Course Requirements
Students will complete 24 credit points of common core subjects, 24 credit points of management subjects and 48 credit
points selected from a major study within the Master of Science.
Course Program
Graduate School
of Medicine
Common Core Subjects
SCIE911 Fundamentals of Science Communication Autumn or Spring 6
SCIE912 Fundamentals of Science Practice Autumn or Spring 6
SCIE913 Fundamentals of Science Data and IT Autumn or Spring 6

SCIE914 Current Questions in Science Autumn, Spring or 6
Sciences
Summer
Management Subjects
Plus four of the following (or other subjects as approved by the Course Coordinator):
TBS 901 Accounting for Managers Autumn 6
OR
Informatics
TBS 980 International Financial Management Autumn or Spring 6
TBS 903 Managing People in Organisations Autumn or Spring 6
OR
TBS 981 Managing in Multi-National Companies Autumn 6
TBS 904 Marketing Management Autumn 6
OR
TBS 982 Marketing in a Global Economy Autumn/Spring 6
Law
TBS 905 Economic Analysis of Business Spring 6

TBS 906 Information Systems for Managers Spring 6
TBS 920 International Business Strategy Autumn 6
OR
Science
TBS 984 International Business Spring 6

TBS 930 Operations Management Autumn 6
TBS 935 Project Management Autumn or Spring 6
TBS 950 Quality in Management Autumn or Spring 6
Major Study
Sydney Business
School

Plus 48 credit points of Science subjects selected from a major study in the Master of Science. Majors available include:
Arts
· Biotechnology
· Chemistry
· Coastal Planning and Management
· Environmental Biology
Commerce
· Geology
· Human Geography
· Medicinal Chemistry
· Physical Geography
Creative Arts
Other Information
The Degree Coordinator is Dr Katarina Mikac, Room 41.173, telephone: +61 2 4221 3307, email: kmikac@uow.edu.au

Education
Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Abbreviation: GCertOHS
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Delivery Mode: On-campus*

CRICOS Code: N/A
Graduate School
of Medicine
*Please note the subjects are delivered in a block delivery mode, please see course requirements for more details.
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety course provides an entry point for students who don’t meet
the requirements for direct entry to the Masters degree. The course is designed to permit students to transfer to the Master
of Science (Occupational Health and Safety) provided that a credit average is achieved across all subjects in the Graduate
Sciences
Certificate.

Applicants who hold a degree that doesn’t meet the criteria for direct entry to the Masters may be accepted for entry to
the Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety. Applicants who hold a Certificate IV in Workplace Safety or
Informatics
equivalent, plus two years of relevant work experience in an OHS related area, will also be considered.
Course Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety requires the successful completion of 24 credit points of
LAW 969 Occupational Health and Safety Law** Autumn 6
Law

SHS 971 OH&S Risk Management Spring 6
SHS 972 Principals of Occupational Hygiene Spring 6
Note: all SHS subjects listed above are taught in 5-day block delivery modes that require on-campus attendance. Please
consult the OH&S academic program website at www.uow.edu.au/health/healthsciences/ohspgprogramme for details.
Science
**This subject is run by the Faculty of Law and is delivered in block format. Please consult the Faculty of Law for details.
The Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety &
Sydney Business
Health (IOSH) in the United Kingdom. There is no equivalent accreditation scheme currently available in Australia.
School

The Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety articulates with the Master of Science (Occupational Health
and Safety). All subjects successfully completed in the Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety will count as
Arts
credit towards the Master of Science (Occupational Health and Safety) upon successful transfer to the Masters. Note that a
credit average in the Graduate Certificate is required to be eligible to transfer.
Contact Information
Commerce
Course Advisor
Other Information
Creative Arts
Graduate Certificate in Occupational Hygiene Practice

Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Occupational Hygiene Practice
Abbreviation: GCertOHP
Education
Delivery Mode: On-campus*
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CRICOS Code: N/A
Graduate School
of Medicine
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Occupational Hygiene Practice aims to develop the basic skills necessary to evaluate workplaces
for worker exposure to hazardous substances. Skills will also be developed in the control of hazardous substances after they
have been identified and evaluated.

Sciences
The Graduate Certificate program has been designed as an entry course for those who may not have an undergraduate
degree but have relevant work experience and have completed a “Fundamentals in Occupational Hygiene” course offered by
an acceptable professional society or equivalent. The program is designed so that students may progress from the Graduate
Certificate through to the Masters degree, provided a credit average is maintained throughout the Graduate Certificate.
Course Requirements
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The Graduate Certificate in Occupational Hygiene Practice course requires the successful completion of 24 credit points of
SHS974 Measurement of Hazardous Substances Autumn 6
SHS980 Epidemiology & Toxicology for OHS Practitioners Autumn 6
SHS977 Control of Hazardous Substances Spring 6
Law
SHS976 Noise-Measurement & Its Effects Winter 6

Note: all subjects are taught in 5-day block delivery modes that require on-campus attendance. Please consult the OHS
academic program website at www.uow.edu.au/health/healthsciences/ohspgprogramme for details.

Science
Practice). All subjects successfully completed in the Graduate Certificate in Occupational Hygiene Practice will count as
credit towards the Master of Science (Occupational Hygiene Practice) upon successful transfer.
Sydney Business
School

Contact Information:
Course Coordinator
Arts

Other Information
Commerce

Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Public Health
Creative Arts
Abbreviation: GCertPubHlth
Delivery Mode: On-campus, Distance
Education
CRICOS Code: N/A
Overview
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The Graduate Certificate in Public Health provides a basic introduction to key public health concepts and issues, including
social determinants of public health, statistical analysis and epidemiology - the study of patterns of health and illnesses.
These subjects provide insight into the challenges involved in system level change to improve the health of our vulnerable
communities and also the range of career opportunities available in public health.

Graduate School
of Medicine
Entry to the Graduate Certificate in Public Health requires a three year undergraduate Bachelor degree (or equivalent) from
a recognised tertiary institution. An applicant holding other acceptable qualifications may be admitted to this course on a
case-by-case basis.
Course Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Public Health requires the successful completion of 24 credit points of subjects in accordance
Sciences

SHS 931 Public Health Communication and Data Skills* Autumn 6
Or
6cp elective subject* Autumn 6
Informatics

* Students should seek advice from the Course Coordinator as to whether they should take SHS 931 or a 6cp elective.

Law
The Graduate Certificate in Public Health articulates with the Master of Public Health. All subjects successfully completed
in the Graduate Certificate in Public Health will count as credit towards the Master of Public Health upon successful
transfer.
Contact Information
Science

Course Coordinator
+61 2 4221 3153
hyeatman@uow.edu.au
Sydney Business
Other Information
School

Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Public Health Nutrition
Arts
Abbreviation: GCertPHN
Delivery Mode: On campus*
Commerce
Location: Wollongong Campus
CRICOS Code: N/A
Creative Arts
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Public Health Nutrition enables graduates to analyse factors affecting the food and nutrition
system; advise on and negotiate effective and feasible food and nutrition policy; implement and evaluate evidence-based
public health food and nutrition strategies; and systematically monitor the food and nutrition system. These skills are of
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central importance in preventive health strategies. Food and nutrition analyses focus on the links between food production
and food choice with the ecological sustainability crisis, the nutrition impacts of rising levels of social inequity and food as a
core to our social and cultural identities.

Entry to the Graduate Certificate in Public Health Nutrition requires a three year undergraduate Bachelor degree (or
Engineering
equivalent) from a recognised tertiary institution. Normally applicants require an undergraduate program in nutrition to be
considered eligible to apply. An applicant holding other acceptable qualifications may be admitted to this course on a case-
by-case basis.
Course Requirements
Graduate School
The Graduate Certificate in Public Health Nutrition requires the successful completion of 24 credit points of subjects in
of Medicine

Sciences

The Graduate Certificate in Public Health Nutrition articulates with the Master of Public Health. All subjects successfully
completed in the Graduate Certificate in Public Health Nutrition will count as credit towards the Master of Public Health
upon successful transfer provided that students choose Stream B: Public Health Nutrition within the Master of Public
Informatics
Health.
Contact Information
Course Coordinator
+61 2 4221 3153
hyeatman@uow.edu.au
Law
Other Information
Science
Sydney Business
School

Arts
Degree: (Biomedical Science)

Commerce

Creative Arts
Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Science (Biomedical Science) is designed to give graduates further training in one of the discipline
areas of biomedical science.

Education
Entry into the Graduate Diploma in Science (Biomedical Science) requires the successful completion of a Bachelor degree of
at least 3 years duration from a recognised tertiary institution, with emphasis in biomedical science. Applicants must include
a statement of purpose with their application form.
It is possible to admit only a limited number of students each year. If the number of applicants exceeds the quota, admission
will be based on academic qualifications.
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International students are required to have overall an IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum level of 6.0 in all bands of reading,
Course Requirements
The Graduate Diploma in Science (Biomedical Science) requires successful completion of 48 credit points of subjects that
Graduate School
of Medicine
are designed specifically for each student’s needs. Therefore, subjects must be selected in consultation with an academic
adviser and be approved by the Course Coordinator. Students may choose subjects from discipline areas including:
· Anatomy
· Physiology
· Biochemistry
Sciences
· Exercise Physiology
· Nutrition
Contact Information
Prof Paul Else
Course Coordinator
Informatics
+61 2 4221 3496

pelse@uow.edu.au
Other Information
Law
Science
Sydney Business
School

Subject DescriptionS Subject Description: Recombinant DNA technology and
genetic engineering of micro-organisms, plant cells and
animal cells. Expression, production and purification of
BIOL970 Advances in Conservation Biology
Arts
recombinant proteins, cytokines and hormones. Protein
Autumn Wollongong On Campus expression technology and industrial scale-up. Applications
Credit Points: 12 of Biotechnology to the fields of human therapeutics,
Pre-requisites: None agriculture, environment protection and forensic
diagnostics. Bioinformatics, ethical and patent issues of
Co-requisites: None
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Biotechnology.
Subject Description: This subject examines the science
behind modern conservation biology, integrating ecology, BIOL981 Molecular Cell Biology
ecological genetics and legislation. Emphasis is placed on Autumn Wollongong On Campus
understanding ecological and genetic principles, mastering
laboratory and field skills and elementary mathematical Credit Points: 12
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modelling, and then placing these in the context of current Pre-requisites: None
legislation and other conservation instruments. Students Co-requisites: None
use these skills and knowledge to assess a recent issue in
Subject Description: This subject covers many specific
conservation biology, as a critical review of methodology
aspects of cell biology, including cell and tissue structure,
and conclusions.
protein sorting mechanisms, secretion, membrane
transport, energetics, signal transduction, apoptosis, cellular
BIOL971 Advanced Topics in Marine
Education
and molecular genetics of development, the cell cycle and
and Terrestrial Ecology cancer. In addition, focused lab-based practicals are offered
Spring Wollongong On Campus which will provide an understanding of the techniques used
Credit Points: 12 for studying cell biology. These include: cell and organelle
isolation and analysis, growth of various cell types in aseptic
culture, observation and manipulation of cellular functions
Engineering
Co-requisites: None and cell surface labelling and protein blotting. Lastly,
Subject Description: Introduction to ecology - levels of students undertake a 6 week research project (4 hours/week)
organisation (individual, population, community, eco- which expands skills and experience with cell culture and
system). Experiments in ecology - their design, analysis and studies of cell differentiation and function.
interpretation. Biotic interactions: competition, herbivory,
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predation, mutualisms. Disturbance, catastrophe and BIOL982 Infection and Immunity
of Medicine
community structure and function. Behavioural ecology: Spring Wollongong On Campus
innate vs learned behaviours and their effects on individual Credit Points: 12
fitness, demography and community structure. Factors
affecting species richness. Literature review and project Pre-requisites: Completion of a suitable science or related
undergraduate degree

proposal examining contemporary research in ecology
(tailored to the specialisations of MSc students enrolled in Co-requisites: None
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the subject). Subject Description: This is a coursework subject intended
to provide students at MSc level with an understanding of
BIOL972 Ecological and Evolutionary leading edge aspects of microbial pathogens, the immune
Physiology system, and the ways in which the immune system defends
Autumn Wollongong On Campus the body against pathogens. The overwhelming majority
Informatics
Credit Points: 12 of students undertaking this subject are enrolled in the
MSc(Biotechnology) degree, and take this as one of four
Pre-requisites: None subjects required for the degree. This subject will survey
Co-requisites: None the major groups of microbial pathogens before examining
Subject Description: Physiological and biochemical the multiple facets of the immune system in humans. The
characterisation of organisms in relation to size, metabolic interactions between pathogens and the immune system
intensity, and response to environmental variables. will be explored, both in theory and as an integrated
Law
Physiological responses of plants and animals to variations part of the practical exercises. Technological advances
in light intensity, solar radiation, temperature, gas in immunology and immunochemistry that have made
composition, and pressure. Evolution of aerobic metabolism, major impacts on modern biotechnology will also studied,
aerobic capacity and endothermy. Physiological processes including monoclonal and ‘humanized’ antibodies, and
associated with phenotypic plasticity and adaptive traits. recombinant vaccines.
Physiological correlates of life-history variation.
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BIOL984 Applied Bioinformatics

BIOL980 Biotechnology Spring Wollongong On Campus
Sydney Business

School
Co-requisites: None

Subject Description: A revolution is underway in Pre-requisites: None
Biological Sciences due to the impact of Genomics, Co-requisites: None
Transcriptomics and Proteomics. These new technologies
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have transformed Biology from a data-poor to a data-rich Subject Description: This subject provides training in
science. Bioinformatics is concerned with the utilisation of generic research skills such as data interpretation and
this new data. Bioinformatics will be explored in lectures analysis, library skills, literature evaluation, quality control
and computer-based practicals. Databases for nucleic acid and assurance, and Occupational Health and Safety. In
and protein sequences, structures and other parameters addition, students will carry out directed studies in topics of
Commerce
of biological molecules, plus linkages to the scientific advanced chemistry, chosen to complement their research
literature, will be used to extract information, compare interests, in discussion with the course Co-ordinator.
and analyse biological data. Each student will prepare a
research paper and deliver a seminar on a relevant aspect of CHEM914 Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Bioinformatics. Autumn Wollongong On Campus
Credit Points: 12
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BIOL991 Major Research Project Pre-requisites: None

Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: Chemical analysis is an essential
Summer 2011/2012 Wollongong On Campus part of solving problems in many scientific disciplines. In
Credit Points: 24 addition to its application to problem solving, analytical
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Pre-requisites: None chemists are also interested in improving the way chemical
analysis is performed, by making it faster, cheaper, more
Co-requisites: None sensitive and less susceptible to interference. As a result,
Subject Description: The student will undertake a research a vast array of instrumental methods has been developed,
project on a topic in Biology and present a research report each one having its own strengths and weaknesses in a
and seminar on a topic chosen by the supervising staff. The given application. In this subject, our interest is not in the
Engineering
research can be undertaken in collaboration with industry numerical results of chemical analyses, but rather how we
or another recognised institution. obtain these numbers and evaluate their reliability. The
principles underlying common instrumental methods will
BIOL992 Literature Review Project be discussed in lectures, specifically: the measurement
Autumn Wollongong On Campus technique; instrument development and components;
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application of the instrument to analysis; and advantages

of Medicine
and limitations of the instruments. The accompanying

Summer 2011/2012 Wollongong On Campus laboratory component will provide an opportunity for
Credit Points: 12 hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation.
CHEM915 Advanced Chemistry
Co-requisites: None
Laboratory Project
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Subject Description: Under the supervision of staff the Annual Wollongong On Campus
student will survey the biological literature and present
a written report and a seminar on a topic chosen by the Autumn Wollongong On Campus
supervisory academic. Before enrolling in this subject, Spring Wollongong On Campus
students need to identify a supervisor. Spring2011/Autumn2012 Wollongong On Campus
Informatics
Credit Points: 12
BIOL993 Research Project
Autumn Wollongong On Campus Pre-requisites: Appropriate degree.
Summer 2011/2012 Wollongong On Campus Subject Description: Under the supervision of a staff
member appointed by the Head of School, students will
Credit Points: 12
undertake a laboratory project and present a written report,
Pre-requisites: None poster and a seminar on a topic chosen by the supervising
Law
Co-requisites: None staff member.

Subject Description: Under the supervision of staff
CHEM919 Literature Report in Chemistry
(nominated by the Masters Coordinator) the student will
undertake a research project and present a written report Annual Wollongong On Campus
and a seminar on a topic chosen by the supervising staff. Autumn Wollongong On Campus
Science

CHEM910 Research Skills Training
Credit Points: 12
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Pre-requisites: Appropriate degree.

School
Co-requisites: None
Credit Points: 12

Subject Description: Students in this subject undertake a CHEM944 Advanced Topics in
literature search on recent advances in a research topic in Medicinal Chemistry
chemistry. The topic is chosen in consultation with their
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supervisor and the course coordinator. A substantial report
is the written outcome and the students meet in regular Credit Points: 12
tutorials with their supervisor to discuss issues raised in the Pre-requisites: None
topic and compilation of the report. Co-requisites: None
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CHEM930 Introduction to Medicinal Subject Description: This is a specialist subject in
aspects of medicinal chemistry and related areas. Topics
Chemistry can include: structure-based ligand design (including
Spring Wollongong On Campus computer-aided drug design); structure-pharmacological
Credit Points: 12 property relationships; synthesis and applications of
Pre-requisites: None radiopharmaceuticals; drug stability and formulation;
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toxicology and metabolism; advanced synthetic chemistry
Co-requisites: None (including asymmetric synthesis and chiral drugs); bioactive
Subject Description: This subject covers chemical aspects natural products and drug development (including
of the design, physiological activity and metabolism of medicinal plant studies), toxicology and advanced
therapeutic/diagnostic drugs. The theoretical component proteomics.
covers: cellular targets for drug action (theoretical aspects
and case studies), an overview of approaches to drug CHEM950 Contemporary Topics in Analytical
Education
discovery, structure-activity relationships and computer- and Environmental Chemistry
aided methods physicochemical properties and drug
action, stereochemistry/chirality and drug action, drug
metabolism, drug resistance, pro-drug strategies and Autumn Wollongong On Campus
organic and inorganic medicinal agents. In addition a Spring Wollongong On Campus
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guest lecturer from a pharmaceutical company will give a 2 Spring2011/Autumn2012 Wollongong On Campus
hour lecture on current issues and strategies for successful
drug design, research and marketing. Students will also Credit Points: 12
undertake electives on ‘advanced’ medicinal chemistry Pre-requisites: None
topics. Laboratory: The subject also includes a 13 week (3 Co-requisites: None
hr/week) laboratory component which involves organic
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synthesis (combinatorial peptide synthesis, sulphonamide Subject Description: This unit gives students a good
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synthesis), characterisation techniques (nmr, UV/Vis, mass understanding in modern aspects of environmental
spectrometry, infrared spectroscopy), enzyme inhibition chemistry and related analytical techniques. The exact
studies, and anti-bacterial testing. course of study will vary depending on the student’s
background and interests. It may include modules of study
of: atmospheric processes and their chemistry; water and

CHEM940 Contemporary Topics in
soil chemistry and analysis; environmental sampling;
Biomolecular Chemistry
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instrumental analysis; Quality Control/Quality Assurance/
Annual Wollongong On Campus Total Quality Management. In addition, students undertake
Autumn Wollongong On Campus a small project in which they are given a research problem
Spring Wollongong On Campus in environmental chemistry to solve. This may take the
form of a pollution or remediation/disposal problem or data
Spring2011/Autumn2012 Wollongong On Campus to analyse. Students will present their findings by means of
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Credit Points: 12 a report.
CHEM964 Elucidating Molecular Structure
Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: This unit gives students a good
Credit Points: 12
grounding in modern aspects of biomolecular chemistry.
The exact course of study will vary depending on the Pre-requisites: None
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student’s background and interests. It may include studies Co-requisites: None

of advanced methods of synthesis; studies of molecular
Subject Description: Determining the structure of a
structure via spectroscopy and modelling; and biological
molecule is the key to unlocking its chemical or biological
chemistry and bioinformatics. In addition, students
activity. In the 21st century there are numerous approaches
undertake a directed studies program. This will vary from
for determining molecular structure. These include:
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student to student depending on their interests, but will

experimental spectroscopic techniques and theoretical
involve a small project in which they are given a research
predictions, which make use of the increasing power
problem in biomolecular science to solve. This may take the
of computers. This combination of experimental and
form of a synthetic target or data to analyse. Students will
theoretical techniques are powerful and complementary
present their findings by means of a report.
methods for determining molecular structure and
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reactivity. CHEM964 is a multi-faceted masters-level

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subject covering the fundamentals of computational

chemistry and spectroscopy and their applications to
problems of molecular structure determination. Students

will gain experience in conducting and interpreting, Subject Description: This subject introduces students
electronic structure calculations, optical (infrared, visible to the theory and practice of modern organic chemistry.
& ultraviolet) spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and nuclear Topics covered include: Reactive intermediates (generation,
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magnetic resonance spectroscopy. A formal treatment of determination, reaction) such as free radicals, carbenes,
molecular symmetry is also included. Applications of these and arenes; Stereochemistry and enantioselective synthesis;
methods to organic, inorganic, biological and gas-phase NMR spectroscopy: including NMR theory and practical
systems are covered. applications, spectra acquisition and interpretation, and
physical detection of stereochemistry by NMR; Synthesis of
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CHEM991 Intelligent Materials and carbocyclic compounds; Heterocyclic synthesis: reactions

their Applications and applications of common heterocycles; Molecular
Spring Wollongong On Campus modelling: hands-on experience with computer modelling.
Credit Points: 12
CHEM994 Environmental Chemistry
Pre-requisites: None and Climate Change
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Subject Description: CHEM991 is designed to provide Credit Points: 12
students with an introduction to materials chemistry. It
examines a variety of different classes of both traditional
chemical materials such as organometallic compounds Co-requisites: None
and typical synthetic polymers, as well as more modern Subject Description: The environment depends on complex
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materials including nanotubes, nanoparticles and interactions of chemical, physical and biological processes.
inherently conducting polymers. In addition students learn These can be both natural and anthropogenic in origin and
how other novel materials, including molecular machines, change with time. In this subject the chemical aspects are
can be prepared by using weak intermolecular forces to form highlighted in strands including: atmospheric chemistry,
assemblies of molecules (supramolecular chemistry). aquatic chemistry and soil chemistry. This subject also
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investigates methods for assessing the chemical state of the

CHEM992 Bioinformatics and environment.
Biological Chemistry
Spring Wollongong On Campus EESC901 Advanced Plate Tectonics,
Credit Points: 12 Macrotopography and
Earth History
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Co-requisites: None
Credit Points: 12
Subject Description: CHEM992 is divided into three
lecture strands of approximately equal length: (i) Pre-requisites: None
Bioinformatics, (ii) Biological macromolecules (proteins and Co-requisites: None
nucleic acids) - structure and function, and (iii) Proteomics. Subject Description: This subject is concerned with the
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In the practical course, bioinformatics will be explored theory of plate tectonics and its role in the formation of
in computer-based tutorials and practicals. Databases for Earth structures and topography. Large-scale processes are
nucleic acid and protein sequences, structures and other examined in relation to the controls of topography and
parameters of biological molecules, plus linkages to the bathymetry. Relationships between plates and ocean basins,
scientific literature, will be used to extract information continental margins, continental interiors and sedimentary
and to compare and analyse these data. Proteomics and basins are evaluated. Earth structure is examined along
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protein and nucleic acid structure will also be investigated with earthquakes and deformation (stress, strain, faulting
via computer-based practicals. In the laboratory, the and folding). Earth history is considered in relation to past
sequence of a dipeptide will be determined and structure/ mountain belts, continents and oceans. Practicals are a
function aspects of the protein, lysozyme, will be analysed. series of tutorials designed to reinforce the material covered
In addition, students will use their background in the in lectures. Field work consists of up to two field trips.
knowledge of the structure of DNA and the ways in which
drugs bind non-covalently with double-stranded DNA to EESC902 Advanced Coastal Environments:
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investigate the stoichiometry of the binding of the minor

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groove binding drug, 4’,6-diamido-2-phenyl indole (DAPI),
to various DNA sequences. The technique to be used will Spring Wollongong On Campus
be electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS). Credit Points: 12
CHEM993 Advanced Organic Synthesis
Science
Co-requisites: None
and Reactivity
Subject Description: This subject examines sedimentary
and ecological processes on the coast. Coastal management
Credit Points: 12 is considered from geomorphological and ecological
perspectives. Topics include the morphology and
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development of coastal landforms, particularly estuaries,
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Co-requisites: None
deltas, chenier and beach-ridge plains, beaches and dunes,
and coral reefs. Emphasis is placed on interpreting Holocene

morphostratigraphy and morpho-dynamics, reconstructing student with an introduction to the theory and practice
sea-level changes and the effect of sea-level changes on of geospatial technologies, but basic knowledge of remote
coastal environments, and on understanding longer-term sensing principles. EESC905 emphasises digital image
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ecological and geomorphological processes. processing for analysis of remotely sensed imagery, including
airborne and satellite multispectral and hyperspectral data.
EESC903 Advanced Fluvial Geomorphology Practical sessions will involve a progression of common
and Sedimentology analysis techniques and tutorials. Concepts and skills
Autumn Wollongong On Campus acquired will be sequentially applied in these sessions.
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Credit Points: 12 EESC909 Dung, Death and Decay: modern
Pre-requisites: None scientific methods in archaeology
Subject Description: Rivers play a dynamic role in shaping Credit Points: 12
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the Earth’s landforms (geomorphology), constructing Pre-requisites: None
sedimentary sequences of economic importance
(sedimentology), and presenting flood and erosion hazards, Co-requisites: None
all of which greatly influence human use of the Earth’s Subject Description: Students will be exposed to the
surface. This subject examines processes forming and methods and applications of four key components of
modifying contemporary drainage basins, interprets fluvial archaeological science: geoarchaeology, geochronology,
sedimentary records and relates changes in these records geochemistry and bioarchaeology. Students will learn
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to variations in climate and depositional environment. how to use modern scientific methods to assess how
Particular attention is given to human modification and the archaeological deposits formed and may have changed
management of river systems. over time; when archaeological objects were made and
other events of interest took place; what human occupants
EESC904 Advanced Geographic of these sites ate and drank, and other aspects of their
Information Science life histories (e.g. migration patterns); and what kinds
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Spring Wollongong On Campus of environments these people inhabited, including the
diversity of fauna and flora and the climates under which
Credit Points: 12 they lived and died.
Pre-requisites: EESC914 or equivalent
Co-requisites: None EESC910 Advanced Social Spaces:
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Rural and Urban
of Medicine
Subject Description: This subject builds upon the concepts
and software skills developed in EESC914 to develop your Spring Wollongong On Campus
ability to act as an independent problem-solver, ready to Credit Points: 12
use GIS either for further research or in a job setting. Over Pre-requisites: None
the semester you will build this ability by working together

as a class to complete a real-world GIS project from ‘start Co-requisites: None
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to finish’. You will work in teams during lectures to design Subject Description: This subject requires postgraduate
the project based on relevant examples from the academic students to critically assess how geographers and others
literature. You will work independently in the practical have theorised the global and national processes that
sessions to carry out the analysis for the project. At the shape the social, economic and spatial characteristics
end of the semester, you will produce a report of project of Australian regions. Students will build upon insights
results in the form of an article for submission to a journal. from previous study to explore how contemporary urban
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For the final exam, you will describe a research plan for and rural landscapes have been formed and how they are
a GIS project in your own area of interest. You will then constantly being reshaped. They will draw upon theoretical
follow this up with an intensive targeted literature review to perspectives including political economy and post-
further develop the research plan. structuralism to explore varying accounts of these socio-
spatial processes. Examples such as industry restructuring,
EESC905 Advanced Remote Sensing rural/urban mythology and the development of Australian
of the Environment regional towns and cities will be used to make connections
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Autumn Wollongong On Campus between processes at the various scales and specific aspects
of Australian urban and rural life. Through workshops
Credit Points: 12 and assignments, students will further develop skills and
Pre-requisites: EESC914 or equivalent knowledge in areas such as media analysis and the use
Co-requisites: None of census and other data sources. In addition, students
will complete an essay in which they evaluate theoretical
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Subject Description: Remote sensing is an important tool perspectives on a topic chosen in conjunction with the
for monitoring and modelling the condition and dynamics subject co-ordinator. Contact hours include fieldtrips to
of terrestrial, aquatic and atmospheric environments. farms and country towns. Fieldtrip schedules may include 2
Biophysical information extracted from images may be one day fieldtrips. Fieldtrips are run in lieu of other classes
used in many ways, as image or thematic maps, directly in
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such as lectures and tutorials.

decision making, as estimates of biophysical variables or
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integrated with other spatial information systems for further

analysis and display. This subject is a logical progression
from EESC904, the latter having not only provided the

EESC911 Advanced Isotope Geochemistry Subject Description: This subject is designed to introduce
Autumn Wollongong On Campus students to a range of demographic issues that are globally,
nationally and regionally/locally significant. The lecture
Credit Points: 12
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content is designed to enable students to critically study

Pre-requisites: None how geographers analyse population issues and how this
Co-requisites: None analysis overlaps with other disciplines. Practical classes are
centred around core skills in population data management
Subject Description: Topics include sample preparation;
for coastal regions, social mapping and geographical
mass spectrometry; applications of both radiogenic
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information systems (GIS). The objective is that students

and stable isotopic systems; geochronology modelling;
will learn skills in handling data, critical thinking, group
petrogenetic modelling.
work and presentation skills.
EESC912 Advanced Soils, Landscapes
EESC917 Advanced Spaces, Places
and Hydrology
and Identities: Qualitative
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research design
Subject Description: The interdependence of landform, Co-requisites: None
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hydrology and soil, together with time and place, are

the major factors influencing landscape evolution. This Subject Description: The lecture content is designed
subject examines denudation of highlands; survival of to enable postgraduate students to build upon their
ancient landscapes; climatic and geomorphic controls on geographical knowledge by critically studying how
landforms; erosion; weathering processes and the formation geographers have conceptualised space/place. Drawing
of soils, laterites, silcretes and calcretes; soil surveying: upon different approaches, this subject investigates the
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environmental records of lakes; groundwater and surface- connections that have been made between place making
water processes and chemistry; dating of land-surfaces and processes and identity including gender, ethnic, sexual,
groundwater; the hydrological cycle. tourist and national identity. The approaches drawn upon
include structuralism and post-structuralism. Underpinning
EESC914 Fundamentals of Spatial Science the design of the workshops is the objective that students
will learn qualitative research skills. In these workshops,
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students are encouraged to gain proficiency in three

Spring Wollongong On Campus areas: qualitative research, team-work and presentation
Credit Points: 12 skills. Employers often seek postgraduate students with
Pre-requisites: None demonstrated skills in these three areas. This subject is
designed to enable postgraduate students to develop these
Co-requisites: None skills.

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at the MSc level with a comprehensive introduction EESC918 Advanced Environmental and
to the theory and practice of dealing with geospatial Heritage Management
technologies, collectively termed ‘spatial science’. Spatial Spring Wollongong On Campus
science draws upon concepts, tools and skills from several
other related disciplines (primarily geography, cartography Credit Points: 12
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and computer science) and technologies (GIS, remote Pre-requisites: None

sensing, GPS). Students enrolling in this subject will have Co-requisites: None
no prior background in this area. Thus, they will require
the same basic knowledge and skill development at the start Subject Description: This subject presents advanced
of the subject as the undergraduate students (attending geographic perspectives on environmental and heritage
same lectures and practicals). However, towards the end management. We examine environmental and cultural
of the semester (once the knowledge and skills have been values and how they are translated into practice to protect
and manage landscapes, places, resources and ecosystems.
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obtained), they will be asked to conduct an extensive

literature review and use it, combined with all they have Consequently, the subject will consider definitions of
learned throughout the semester, to develop a professionally concepts such as environment, nature and heritage as
written proposal for a spatial science project in their area well as legislative and policy frameworks in Australia and
of interest. This report will take several weeks of dedicated overseas. These themes will be pursued through studies of
time to complete and is heavily weighted (40%) in the issues such as indigenous land and heritage management,
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assessment of the subject. wilderness identification and management, catchment

management and restoration of ecosystems and the built
EESC916 Coastal Population Studies environment. The subject is suitable for practitioners
seeking to update their academic knowledge as well as for
postgraduate students wanting to further develop their
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Credit Points: 12 applied research skills.

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Co-requisites: None

EESC921 Advanced Environmental Geology EESC950 Advanced Topic A
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Co-requisites: None Spring2011/Autumn2012 Wollongong On Campus
Subject Description: Topics include the relationship Credit Points: 12
between mining operations and communities; downstream
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pollution problems; mineralogical composition and types
of associated dusts; composition of mine waters and stack Co-requisites: None
emissions, the reclamation of mine sites; effects of mine Subject Description: This subject will consist of a library
subsidence; the composition, uses and disposal of waste and/or laboratory study on some topical aspect of earth and
residues; environmental impact studies; alienation of environmental sciences equivalent to one half of full-time
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resources; conflicts of interest in mining operations. study.
EESC922 Advanced Sediments and Fuels EESC951 Advanced Topic B

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Co-requisites: None Summer 2011/2012 Wollongong On Campus
Subject Description: The subject presents a higher level Credit Points: 8
introductory overview of palaeoenvironmental analysis Pre-requisites: None
based on the interpretation of information from marine
Co-requisites: None
and marginal marine sedimentary successions and their
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contained fossil faunas. The nature of marine and marginal Subject Description: This subject will consist of a library
marine sedimentary environments, their resultant facies and/or laboratory study on some topical aspect of earth and
and ichnofacies is presented. Topics covered include facies environmental sciences equivalent to one third of full-time
analysis of clastic high- and low-energy shelf sediments; study.
evaporites; reefs and cool-water carbonates; deep sea
sediments. Sediment transport mechanisms in marine and ENVI910 Directed Studies in
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of Medicine
coastal environments are also explored. An introduction Environmental Chemistry
to the palaeoecological significance of several significant Annual Wollongong On Campus
marine invertebrates phyla is also presented. Seismic
exploration techniques and the assessment of coal and
petroleum resources are also reviewed. Spring Wollongong On Campus

Credit Points: 12
EESC926 Advanced Resources
Sciences
Pre-requisites: Must be enrolled in Environmental Science
and Environments Postgraduate program
Co-requisites: None
Credit Points: 12
Subject Description: This subject is designed for MEnvSc
Pre-requisites: Enrolment in MSc (Geology), MSc (Physical students who do not have a strong background in chemistry.
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Geography) or MEnvSc It aims to develop competency in Chemistry through a
Co-requisites: None range of activities (lectures, practical work, report writing,
etc.). The subject content is determined following a
Subject Description: This subject will examine the
consideration of the individual students background and
geological setting of various ore deposits and modern
needs.
exploration techniques being employed to discover new
deposits. It will have an applied approach focusing on the
identification of common economic minerals and textures.
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Students will develop strong field observational skills Annual Wollongong On Campus
around mineralized areas during a five day field mapping Autumn Wollongong On Campus
trip to mining districts around Orange/Parkes. They will Spring Wollongong On Campus
be tested on their understanding of mineralizing processes
in relation to different geological/tectonic environments. Spring2011/Autumn2012 Wollongong On Campus
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Students will be given a particular mine or prospect to Credit Points: 12

critically review and apply the practical skills learnt in the Pre-requisites: Must be enrolled in Environmental Science
field to evaluate the potential for further discoveries in the Postgraduate program
region. Developing the skills to fully research the geology
Co-requisites: None
and mining history of an area will accurately reflect the
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exploration process carried out in the mining industry.

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Subject Description: This subject includes coursework Subject Description: In this subject students will undertake
components that provide an introduction to organismic either a major literature review or carry out a practical
biology, including plant and animal diversity, principles study on a problem of current environmental interest.
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of ecology and evolution, and the impacts of humans on The work will normally be related to one of the ongoing
ecosystems. Assessment is directed through the subject activities of the Faculty of Science, giving the student the
coordinator and will include a research report concerning opportunity to become well acquainted with a particular
an issue in environmental biology. aspect of environmental science. International students
will be encouraged to undertake activities with significant
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ENVI912 Directed Studies in relevance to their home countries.

Land Resources
Annual Wollongong On Campus ENVI922 Scientific Basis of
Environmental Management
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Credit Points: 12
Pre-requisites: Must be enrolled in Environmental Science
Credit Points: 12 Postgraduate program or MSc (Coastal Planning)
Pre-requisites: Must be enrolled in Environmental Science Co-requisites: None
Postgraduate program or MSc (Coastal Planning)
Exclusions: Not to count for credit with ENVI920
Co-requisites: None
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Subject Description: This subject covers topics designed

Subject Description: This subject will examine coastal, to give students a comprehensive overview of the scientific
river, water and soil management focussing on human basis of environmental management. The subject will
induced changes to these natural systems. Emphasis will adopt a multi-disciplinary approach to the scientific
usually be given to geomorphological processes, remote understanding of how major ecosystems work and show how
sensing of land and biological resources. an appreciation of such knowledge leads to the development
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of appropriate management strategies for these systems.

ENVI913 Directed Studies in While there will be some emphasis on the Australian
Earth Sciences situation, much of the material is applicable in any country.
Annual Wollongong On Campus The systems to be covered include estuaries, reefs, coastal
Autumn Wollongong On Campus wetlands, forests, large and small catchment areas, and
semi-arid areas. In addition, the science of the management
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of hazardous wastes (including radioactive materials) will be

Credit Points: 12 discussed. Case studies from Australia, South-East Asia and
Pre-requisites: Must be enrolled in Environmental Science the Pacific Islands will be included.
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ENVI923 Environmental Planning
Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: Topics include the relationship of
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mining operations to communities; composition of mine Credit Points: 12

waters, dusts and stack emissions; reclamation of mine Pre-requisites: Must be enrolled in Environmental Science
sites; effects of mine subsidence; the composition, uses Postgraduate program or MSc (Coastal Planning)
and disposal of waste residues; environmental effects of Co-requisites: None
pollution, erosion and deposition; environmental impact
Exclusions: Not to count for credit with ENVI921
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studies.
Subject Description: This subject presents material
ENVI919 Directed Studies in necessary for a comprehensive overview of the status and
Environmental Science development of environmental planning in government
and industry. In the subject, students are introduced to the
principles of environmental planning. This is followed by
Autumn Wollongong On Campus presentations from staff from a wide range of organisations
involved in environmental planning. Students learn
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from academic staff and environmental practitioners, the
mechanisms, difficulties and benefits of current planning
Spring2011/Summer2011 Wollongong On Campus activities in Australia. While there is some emphasis on
Summer 2011/2012 Wollongong On Campus the Australian situation, reference to activities in other
Credit Points: 12 countries is also included, in addition to aspects of the
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global situation regarding environmental planning.

Pre-requisites: Must be enrolled in Environmental
Science Postgraduate program, MSc (Coastal Planning) ENVI930 Thesis
or seek permission from the Coordinator of Postgraduate
Environmental Science programs.
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Co-requisites: None
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Credit Points: 24

Pre-requisites: None SCIE912 Fundamentals of Science
Co-requisites: None Laboratories
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Subject Description: A research topic in an area of
environmental science will be selected by each candidate Spring Wollongong On Campus
after consultation with the degree co-ordinator. The thesis
Credit Points: 6
will be supervised by staff from the appropriate unit(s).
ENVI931 Thesis
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Co-requisites: None
Annual Wollongong On Campus Subject Description: This subject aims to ensure that all
Spring2011/Autumn2012 Wollongong On Campus students entering the Master of Science (by course work) are
Credit Points: 32 aware of, and have the opportunity to develop competency
in standard laboratory techniques and field skills that are
Pre-requisites: None necessary for successful engagement in science subjects at
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Co-requisites: None UOW. Fundamentals of Science Practice (SCIE912) draws
Subject Description: A research topic in an area of upon the use and understanding of standard laboratory and
environmental science will be selected by each candidate field techniques while incorporating the use of scientific
after consultation with the degree co-ordinator. The thesis language (spoken and written) skills learnt in SCIE911
will be supervised by staff from the appropriate unit(s). (Fundamentals of Communicating the Sciences) and
the numeracy and statistical skills developed in SCIE913
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MARE973 Advanced Topics in Fisheries (Fundamentals of Science Data & IT). Scientific reports
in this subject will be based on laboratory (and field)
and Aquaculture practical exercises conducted in class. The emphasis is
Spring Wollongong On Campus on the development of practical skills in the laboratory
Credit Points: 12 (and field) and consolidation of these skills with finding
Pre-requisites: None and interpreting scientific data, in using academic English
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and in teamwork, as well as on understanding the design
Co-requisites: None and marking criteria of assessment tasks encountered
Subject Description: This subject will provide an overview throughout the degree.
of fisheries biology and aquaculture (vertebrate and
invertebrate) including: the diversity of Australian and SCIE913 Fundamentals of Science
international fisheries and their key challenges; relevant
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Data and IT
of Medicine
ecological issues (population dynamics, transport processes, Autumn Wollongong On Campus
stock identification); predictive modelling, fisheries
management; secondary impacts of fisheries; the diversity of Spring Wollongong On Campus
aquaculture; case studies in aquaculture; ecological impacts, Credit Points: 6
potential for enhancement of fisheries. Literature review Pre-requisites: None

examining contemporary research in ecology (tailored to
Co-requisites: None
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the specialisations of MSc students enrolled in the subject).
Subject Description: This subject aims to ensure that
SCIE911 Fundamentals of Science all students entering the Master of Science are aware of,
Communication and have opportunity to develop competency and skills
Autumn Wollongong On Campus in descriptive and inferential data analysis and data
manipulation that are necessary for successful engagement
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in science subjects at UOW. Students will explore and
Credit Points: 6 analyse scientific data fundamental to understanding
Pre-requisites: None how scientific data and information are generated and
translated into peer reviewed scientific journal articles,
Co-requisites: None conference presentations and Government/industry
Subject Description: This subject aims to ensure that all reports. Data analysis in science draws upon use the use
students entering the Master of Science are aware of, and and understanding of data analysis and manipulation
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have opportunity to develop competency in, the types and software and also incorporates the use of scientific language
level of language communications necessary for successful (spoken and written) skills learnt in SCIE911, Fundamental
engagement in science subjects at UOW. Students will of Communicating the Sciences. Scientific reports in
examine and produce various types of communication this subject will be based on data sets used in class. The
that learning (and assessing learning) in science depends emphasis is on the development of practical skills in finding,
on, including spoken and written reports for specific using and re-purposing various types of scientific data, in
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audiences. Reports will be based on published information, using academic English and in teamwork, as well as on
student lab notes and/or other data. The emphasis is on understanding the design and marking criteria of assessment
the development of practical skills in finding, using and tasks encountered throughout the degree program.
re-purposing various types of scientific information, in
using academic English and in teamwork, as well as on
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tasks encountered throughout the degree program.

SCIE914 Current Questions in Science
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Summer 2011/2012 Wollongong Flexible

Credit Points: 6
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Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: This subject aims to ensure that
all students entering the Master of Science (by course
work) are aware of, and have the opportunity to develop
an understanding of current research issues in the major
scientific disciplines of Biology, Physics, GeoScience and
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Chemistry that are necessary for successful engagement in

science subjects at UOW. Current Questions in Science
(SCIE914) integrates the: (1) use and understanding of
standard laboratory and field techniques developed in
SCIE12 (Fundamentals of Science Practice); (2) scientific
language (spoken and written) skills learnt in SCIE911
Education
(Fundamentals of Communicating the Sciences); and

(3) numeracy and statistical skills developed in SCIE913
(Fundamentals of Science Data & IT). In SCIE912 emphasis
is placed on the integration of literacy, numeracy and
practical knowledge in science to interpret, evaluate and
discuss current research in the core scientific disciplines
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of Biology, Physics, GeoScience and Chemistry. The

integration of these skills are fundamental to gaining a solid
grasp of modern/ current questions in science. Through
the exploration of these scientific disciplines students will
consolidate and apply their skills in science communication
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(orally and in a written format) and data analysis and

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interpretation. Teamwork is fostered through online

discussion of topical issues in Biology, Physics, GeoScience
and Chemistry.
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Graduate Certificate in Retail Management (see page 408)
Graduate Certificate in Survey Research Methods (see page 409)
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (see page 410)
Master of Business Administration (see page 411)
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Master of Business Administration (Executive) (see page 411)
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Master of Business Administration Advanced (see page 412)
Master of Business Coaching (see page 413)

Master of International Business (see page 416)
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Master of Management (see page 417)
Master of Project Management (see page 418)
Master of Retail Management (see page 419)
Master of Science (Logistics) (see page 420)
Master of Survey Research Methods (see page 421)
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Doctor of Business Administration
Testamur Title of Doctor of Business Administration
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Degree:
Abbreviation: DBA
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Starting Session(s): Autumn at Innovation Campus (Wollongong)

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Overview
The DBA is an advanced postgraduate research degree that focuses on professional business practice, providing experienced
managers with research skills that can be applied to issues of organisational leadership. The course is designed to provide a
framework that will enable participants to expand their knowledge in one or more business areas, drawing on the disciplinary
expertise of faculties across campus. The course is designed to build on the existing strengths of the participants and provide
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a formal educational opportunity for them to develop and apply business research skills, enhance their understanding of
contemporary management theories, and gain a competitive advantage in business.
Entry Requirements
Students will have as a minimum, a good first degree, but more commonly a master degree, for example a Master of Business
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Administration. Work experience is advantageous to students in selecting appropriate topics and in access to data sources.
However, students with a master’s degree and limited work experience may be accepted.
Applications must be accompanied by a 2,000 word proposal describing the candidate’s preferred area of research interest.
Research interests should be related to topics listed on the Sydney Business School website.
International applicants must also meet the University’s English Language requirements as set out at www.uow.edu.au/future/
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Course Requirements
Candidates are required to complete six subjects plus a thesis (a combined total of 144cps) according to the list below.
Course Program
Compulsory Subjects Credit Points

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TBS999 Research Proposal 24
TBS972 Current Issues in Business 12
TBS973 Business Development 12
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TBS974 Research Development 24

THES912 Thesis Part Time or, 48
THES924 Thesis Full Time 48
For session details please refer to the Subject Timetable.

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Additional information is available from www.uow.edu.au/sbs or email sbs@uow.edu.au
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Degree:
Abbreviation: PhD
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Delivery Mode: Supervised Individual Research
UOW Course Code 201
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Overview
Candidates with demonstrated research potential, exhibited usually by a Bachelor Honours, Masters by Research degree or
other Masters degree can apply to take a Doctor of Philosophy. Full-time study of three years, or the part-time equivalent, is
normally required. Candidates will be expected to work under supervision on research projects related to their thesis area
and may be required to complete coursework classes in order to acquire theory and develop methodological skills necessary
for their doctoral research. Candidates for this degree enrol in the subject THES924 Thesis Full-time or, THES912 Thesis
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Part-time.
The following areas of research are some of the topics available to candidates undertaking the Doctor of Philosophy degree at
the Sydney Business School:
− Logistics and Supply Chain Management
− Management systems
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− Corporate Recovery and Turnaround Strategy
− Organisational Behaviour
− Financial Management of Enterprises
− Financial Restructuring
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− Strategic Management
− Corporate Governance and Business Ethics
− International Business Strategy
− Labour Regulation in the Global Economy

− Public Policy and Public Administration
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− Health Management and Policy Development
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Abbreviation: PhD
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Delivery Mode: Coursework and supervised individual research
Starting Session(s): Autumn, Innovation Campus (Wollongong)
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Overview
The PhD (Integrated) is a four year research degree which integrates a traditional three year PhD thesis with one year of
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coursework comprising generic research training and discipline-specific content into a single degree.
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Entry Requirements
Applicants will have a minimum of four years of study at a degree level, either a four year Bachelor degree, or a Bachelor
degree plus Masters by Coursework, with a minimum Credit average (65% or 3.0GPA out of 4.0), or equivalent.
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International applicant must also meet the University’s English Language requirements as set out at www.uow.edu.au/future/
international
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Course Requirements
Students will be required to complete one year of coursework, comprising research training skills and individual coursework
subjects. Students who successfully complete their first year, with an average of 65%, including 65% in each research training
skills subject, will be will be required to complete three years of research. The research component is the same as for the
three year PhD program and leads to production of a written thesis. Students not meeting progression requirement into Year
2, may be offered an alternative of transferring into a Masters program.
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Coursework Program
Core Subjects Credit
Points
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TBS972 Current Issues in Business* 12

TBS973 Business Development* 12
Plus Candidates enrol in THES924 (24 cp, full time) or THES912 (12 cp, part time) which represents three years of study, for
full time students.
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*Note TBS972 and TBS973 may be substituted with other suitable subjects with approval
The Sydney Business School provides the same areas of research on offer for the Doctor of Philosophy.
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Additional Information is available from www.uow.edu.au/sbs or email sbs@uow.edu.au
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Master of Business - Research

Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Business - Research
Abbreviation: MBus-Res

Duration: 1.5 years full-time or 3 years part-time
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Total Credit Points: 72 cps

Starting Session(s): Autumn at Innovation Campus (Wollongong)
Intake A at Sydney campus
Location: Innovation Campus (Wollongong), Sydney
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Overview
The Master of Business - Research is designed for students who would like to study a higher degree research program, but
are hesitant to commit to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degrees. The
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program is suitable for those who are working in middle management positions and aspire to progress to a senior management
role. The coursework component of the degree will allow the students to develop the appropriate research skills to complete
the thesis which follows.
Entry Requirements
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Applicants must have a Bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution with an average of at least 60%.
Course Requirements
Candidates are required to complete 24 credit points of coursework and a 48 credit point thesis.
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Course Program
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TBS 997 Research Foundations 1: Literature Review 12

TBS 996 Research Foundations 2: Research Methodology 12
THES912 Thesis Part Time or, 48
THES924 Thesis Full Time 48
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For session details at each location please refer to the Subject Timetable.
Credit Arrangements
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The Master of Business - Research may be used as a pathway into the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or the Doctor of
Business Administration (DBA). Upon completion of the MBR, students may apply to progress to the Doctor of Business
Administration (DBA) with credit for subjects previously completed.
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Master of Health Services - Research
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Health Services - Research
Abbreviation: MHlthServ-Res
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Starting Session(s): Intake A
Location: Sydney
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CRICOS Code: N/A
Overview
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The Master of Health Services (Research) is a research degree designed for experienced professionals who wish to develop
their health research skills in order to operate effectively in an increasingly complex environment. This course is aimed to
suit the needs of a wide variety of careers including those working in: policy, planning and public health units of health
agencies, universities, health research units and centres, clinical units and other sections of the health industry. Master
of Health Services (Research) students develop a portfolio of key research competencies that range from qualitative and

quantitative research skills, to health economics and evaluation techniques and apply the core skills from the Graduate
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Certificate in Health Services Research to an approved research topic in the health services field.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution and at least 2 years relevant professional experience.
Course Requirements
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Candidates will be required to complete 72 credit points as follows:
Core Subjects Credit Points Delivery method(s)
TBS975 Health Services Research Design 6 Lectures
tutorials
TBS976 Quantitative Analysis for Health Services Research 6 Lectures
tutorials
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TBS977 Health Services Evaluation and Development 6 Lectures

tutorials
TBS978 Health Economics Principles and Research Methods 6 Lectures
tutorials
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THES912 Health Services Research Thesis 48 Thesis

THES924 Thesis
*For session details please refer to the Subject Timetable.

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Graduate Certificate in Business
Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Business
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Abbreviation: GCertBus
Commerce

Starting Session(s): Autumn, Spring at Innovation Campus (Wollongong)
Intake A, B, C, D at Sydney campus
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Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Business is a pathway program leading to entry to a number of Master degrees offered by Sydney
Business School. It can be packaged with an offer of admission to the following degrees:
Master of International Business
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Master of Management
Master of Project Management
Master of Retail Management
Master of Science (Logistics)
The Graduate Certificate may be suitable for students who do not meet either:
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The English language requirement for direct entry to a Master degree which requires an IELTS overall score of 6.5. The
Graduate Certificate entry requirement is an IELTS score of 6.0.
or,
The academic requirements for direct entry into Master degrees. For example, if you have a Bachelor degree but do not
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have the required content for direct entry, or have other appropriate combinations of academic qualifications and relevant
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professional experience.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have a Bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised institution. Applicants with other academic
qualifications and/or relevant professional experience (for example two years full-time study along with two years relevant
work experience) may also be considered
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international
Course Requirements
Candidates are required to complete four (4) 900 level subjects (24 credit points) as approved by the Program Director.
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Credit Arrangements
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Business with an average mark of at least 60%, students may
apply to enrol in either the Master of International Business, Master of Management, Master of Project Management, Master
of Retail Management or Master of Science (Logistics) degrees. Students will not be eligible for credit transfer for subjects
completed under the Graduate Certificate in Business pathway program towards their subsequent Masters degree.
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Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
Arts
Abbreviation: GCertBusAdmin
Commerce
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Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration is available for students who wish to study the fundamental concepts
of management. This program is aimed at providing practising managers with key management competencies and skills,
including analytical and evaluation techniques.
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Entry Requirements
Applicants must have a Bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution with an average mark of at least
60%, along with a minimum of two years full-time relevant professional or managerial work experience.
International applicants must also meet the University’s English Language requirements (refer to the University’s website at
www.uow.edu.au/future/international/apply/english for details).
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Course Requirements
Candidates are required to complete four (4) subjects (24 credit points) selected from the list of Master of Business
Administration core subjects as approved by the Program Director.
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Credit Arrangements
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Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration students may articulate in to the Graduate
Diploma in Business Administration or Master of Business Administration. Students may also apply for other programs and
apply for credit for subjects completed under the Graduate Certificate.
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University of Wollongong Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) students enrolled in faculties other than the Sydney Business School
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and the Faculty of Commerce may apply to enrol in this degree concurrently. Candidates must be currently enrolled in a
Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Wollongong in order to be eligible to apply. For further information, please contact
the Sydney Business School.
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Graduate Certificate in Business Coaching
Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Business Coaching
Abbreviation: GCertBusCoach
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Starting Session(s): Intake A at Sydney campus
CRICOS Code: N/A
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Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Business Coaching gives students a foundation in business coaching and the opportunity to
develop their coaching skills.
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The focus of the Graduate Certificate is to apply coaching methodologies to business contexts and develop skills such as
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effective questioning, listening, goal setting and giving feedback.

Entry Requirements
Applicants must have a relevant professional qualification (minimum 2 years full-time study) along with at least two years
relevant professional work experience.
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international
Course Requirements
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Candidates are required to complete four subjects (24 credit points) as listed below:
Course Program
TBS 963 Introduction to Business Coaching A 6
TBS 964 Applied Coaching Skills B 6
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TBS 969 Positive Psychology in Business C 6

TBS 965 Advanced Coaching Skills D 6
Credit Arrangements
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Business Coaching, students may articulate in to the Master of
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Business Coaching with credit for subjects completed under the Graduate Certificate.
Other Information
All applicants will be required to attend an interview conducted by the Sydney Business School.
For further information please contact Dr Grace McCarthy, Course Coordinator, email gracemc@uow.edu.au, Tel. +61 2 4221
4880.
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Graduate Certificate in Health Services Research and Development

Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Health Services Research and Development
Abbreviation: GCertHlthServR&D
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Location: Sydney
Starting Session(s): Intake A

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CRICOS Code: N/A
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Health Services Research and Development will equip students with basic skills required to
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understand and conduct health services research. It is designed for experienced professionals who wish to develop their
health research skills in order to operate effectively in an increasingly complex environment. This course is aimed to suit the
needs of a wide variety of careers including those working in: policy, planning and public health units of health agencies,
universities, health research units and centres, clinical units and other sections of the health industry. Graduate Certificate
in Health Services Research and Development students will develop a portfolio of key research competencies that range from
qualitative and quantitative research skills, to health economics and evaluation techniques.
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Entry Requirements
Applicants must have a relevant professional qualification (minimum Bachelor degree from a recognised institution) along
with at least 2 years relevant professional work experience.
Course Requirements
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Candidates are required to complete four core subjects (24 credit points) as follows:
Core Subjects Credit Points Delivery method(s)
TBS975 Health Services Research Design 6 Lectures
tutorials
TBS976 Quantitative Analysis for Health Services Research 6 Lectures
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tutorials
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TBS977 Health Services Evaluation and Development 6 Lectures

tutorials

TBS978 Health Economics Principles and Research Methods 6 Lectures
tutorials
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For session details please refer to the Subject Timetable.
Credit Arrangements
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Health Services Research and Development, students may apply
to progress to the Master of Health Services - Research with credit for subjects completed under the Graduate Certificate.
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Graduate Certificate in International Business
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Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in International Business
Abbreviation: GCertIntBus
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Overview
The Graduate Certificate in International Business provides candidates with the opportunity to study fundamental global
business and management issues. This course has an international business strategy focus.
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Entry Requirements
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Applicants must have a Bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution.
international/apply/english

Course Requirements
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Candidates are required to complete four (4) subjects (24 credit points) selected from the Master of International Business
course structure as approved by the Program Director.
Credit Arrangements
Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate in International Business, students may articulate in to the Master of
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Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Logistics
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Abbreviation: GCertLog
Minimum Total Credit Points: 24
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Overview
In the Graduate Certificate in Logistics degree, candidates will study the concepts of logistics and operations management.
This course is designed for professionals and managers working within the logistics and operations management area,
providing students with a foundation of skills required to manage the flow of materials and information within and between
organisations.
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The Graduate Certificate in Logistics is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport and the Chartered
Institute of Purchasing and Supply.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have a Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline, typically in Commerce, Engineering, Mathematics or
Engineering
IT, from a recognised institution, with an average mark of at least 60%. Applicants who have a Bachelor degree in other
disciplines may be admitted, providing they have completed relevant work experience within the industry, or a demonstrated
understanding of the business environment.
www.uow.edu.au/future/international/apply/english for details).
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Course Requirements
Candidates are required to complete four (4) subjects (24 credit points) selected from the eight (8) core Master of Science
(MSc) (Logistics) subjects listed below:
Course Program

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TBS 908 Supply Chain and Operations Management 6
TBS 912 Quantitative Methods for Decision Making 6
TBS 918 Strategic Supply Chain Management# 6
TBS 928 Logistics Systems 6
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TBS 933 Procurement and Inventory Management 6

TBS 935 Project Management 6
# TBS908 is a pre-requisite for TBS918

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Credit Arrangements
Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate in Logistics, students may apply to progress to the MSc (Logistics) degree with
credit for previous subjects completed within the Graduate Certificate. Candidates should consult the Program Director for
further information.
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Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Management
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Abbreviation: GCertMgmt
Location: Innovation Campus (Wollongong), Sydney, Batemans Bay, Bega, Southern Sydney,
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Moss Vale, Shoalhaven
Delivery Mode: On Campus (Face-to-Face) at Innovation Campus (Wollongong)
Sydney and Southern Sydney campuses Video-conferenced to Batemans Bay, Bega,
Moss Vale and Shoalhaven
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Intakes A, B, C, D at other campuses
Overview
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In the Graduate Certificate in Management, students will study the fundamental concepts of management and management
practice.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have a relevant tertiary qualification along with at least two years relevant professional work experience.
Those applicants who have five years managerial work experience will be considered for admission.
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International applicants must also meet the University’s English Language requirements as set out at www.uow.edu.au/
future/international
Course Requirements
Candidates are required to complete four subjects (24 credit points) determined in consultation with the Program Director.
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Credit Arrangements
Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate in Management students may articulate in to the Master of Management with
credit for subjects completed in the Graduate Certificate.
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Graduate Certificate in Project Management
Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Project Management
Abbreviation: GCertProjMgmt
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Overview
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The Graduate Certificate in Project Management is available for students who wish to study the fundamental principles of
project management and build key skills and competencies in this area. The degree consists of core project management
subjects and the choice of supporting elective subjects across several key business disciplines, selected by students according
to their professional needs.
Entry Requirements
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Applicants must have a relevant tertiary qualification with at least two years relevant professional work experience.
Those applicants who have five years managerial work experience will be considered for admission to the program.

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Course Requirements
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Candidates will complete two core subjects (12 credit points) as listed below plus two (2) elective subjects (12 credit points)
from the list below as approved by the Program Director.
Course Program
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TBS 936 Advanced Project Management 6
Elective Subjects
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Credit Arrangements
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Project Management, students may articulate in to the Master of
Project Management with credit for subjects completed in the Graduate Certificate.
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Graduate Certificate in Retail Management

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Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Retail Management

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Abbreviation: GCertRetailMgmt

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Informatics
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Retail Management will provide students with skills and competencies specific to the retail
sector in the disciplines of management and marketing. The degree also offers a choice of supporting elective subjects across
several key business disciplines, selected by students according to their professional needs.
Entry Requirements
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Applicants must have a relevant tertiary qualification with at least two years relevant professional work experience.
Those applicants with five years managerial work experience will be considered for admission to the program.
international
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Course Requirements
Candidates are required to complete two core subjects with two elective subjects selected from the list in consultation with
the Program Director, totalling 24 credit points as listed below:
Course Program
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TBS 945 Retail Management 6

TBS 946 Retail Marketing 6

Elective Subjects
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TBS 922 Management Project* 6
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* Topic to be negotiated with the Program Director to meet individual students’ development needs
and work environment.
Credit Arrangements
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Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Retail Management, students may articulate in to the Master of
Retail Management with credit for subjects completed in the Graduate Certificate.
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Graduate Certificate in Survey Research Methods
Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Certificate in Survey Research Methods
Abbreviation: GCertSurvResMethods
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Location: Sydney
Starting Session(s): Intake A and C at Sydney campus
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CRICOS Code: N/A
Overview
The Centre for Statistical and Survey Methodology (CSSM) and the Sydney Business School (SBS) are working together to

improve the quality of survey-based research in Australia by providing development opportunities and encouraging research
into relevant survey research methodologies. A program consisting of a Graduate Certificate and coursework Masters degree
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will provide the foundations to the development of high quality professionals in survey methodology and research. The
program is aimed at improving the quality of social, market and scientific research in Australia by providing development
opportunities for people in government, industry and research centres and encouraging research into relevant methodologies.
The course objective is to provide up-to-date and high quality education in survey methodology and research and to reinforce
the position of CSSM at UOW as the premier centre of excellence in Australia in survey methodology.
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Entry Requirements
Applicants must have a relevant professional qualification (minimum Bachelor degree from a recognised institution) or 5
years relevant industry experience.
Course Requirements
Candidates are required to complete four core subjects (24 credit points) as follows:
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SRMP901 Introduction to Research Design and Analysis for Surveys 6 Lectures
tutorials
SRMP902 Statistical and Data Collection Methods in Surveys 6 Lectures
tutorials
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SRMP903 Survey Methods 6 Lectures

tutorials
SRMP904 Sample Design and Estimation 6 Lectures
tutorials
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* For session details please refer to the Subject Timetable.

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Credit Arrangements
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Survey Research Methods, students may articulate in to the
Master of Survey Research Methods with credit for subjects completed under the Graduate Certificate.
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Graduate Diploma in Business Administration

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Testamur Title of Degree: Graduate Diploma in Business Administration

Abbreviation: GDipBA
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Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Business Administration is available for students who wish to undertake a business administration
program of shorter duration. The Graduate Diploma program is aimed at providing practising managers with core
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management competencies and skills. With a strategic focus, the course equips modern managers with conceptual tools and
analytical and evaluation techniques.
Entry Requirements
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www.uow.edu.au/future/international for details).
Course Requirements
Candidates are required to complete the eight (8) core subjects (48 credit points) selected from the list of Master of Business
Administration core subjects as approved by the Program Director.
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Credit Arrangements
Upon completion of the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, students may apply to progress to the Master of
Business Administration (MBA) with credit for previous subjects completed within the Graduate Diploma. Applicants
should consult the Program Director for further information.
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Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration (Executive)
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Testamur Title of Master of Business Administration and
Degree: Master of Business Administration (Executive)
Abbreviation: MBA
EMBA
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Duration: MBA: 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
EMBA: 2 years part time
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EMBA: Intake A at Sydney campus
Location: Sydney, Innovation Campus (Wollongong)
UOW Course Code: MBA: 547_2
EMBA: 548
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CRICOS Code: MBA - 061889D
EMBA - N/A
Overview
The Master of Business Administration is designed for experienced professionals who wish to develop their managerial skills
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in order to operate effectively in an increasingly competitive and evolving global business environment. Our program is
designed for those who are qualified in a specialised field and who wish to develop their business acumen and business skills.
Master of Business Administration students develop a portfolio of key management competencies that range from strategic
analysis and decision making skills through to an appreciation of global business challenges, complemented by people,
economics, financial and marketing analysis skills.
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Entry Requirements
International applicants must also meet the University’s English Language requirements (Refer to the University’s website at

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Course Requirements
Candidates are required to complete twelve 12 subjects (72cps) according to the list below. There are eight (8) compulsory
subjects (48 cps) plus four (4) elective subjects (24 cps) selected from other 900 level Sydney Business School or other 900
level subjects as approved by the Program Director.
Course Program
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Compulsory Subjects Credit Points
TBS 905 Economic Analysis of Business 6
TBS 907 Financial Strategy# 6
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TBS 909 Corporate Governance 6

TBS 920 International Business Strategy* 6
TBS 921 Strategic Decision Making* 6
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# TBS 901 is a pre-requisite for TBS 907.

* These capstone subjects should ideally be undertaken only after all other compulsory subjects have been completed.
Two elective subjects that are highly recommended to students because they provide vital management skills are:
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1. TBS 902 Statistics for Decision Making (required for those students who have not previously studied statistics, as this
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subject develops the skills necessary to complete other core MBA subjects); and
2. TBS 908 Supply Chain Management (provides an overview of overall product/ service development, outlining the
dependency upon both internal and external parties)

Students may also apply to complete an individual research project as a 6 or 12 credit point elective subject. The project topic
has to be pre-approved by the Program Director.
Note: Students undertaking the program through the Sydney Campus will have a more restricted number of elective
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subjects available to them. However, students may also choose electives at the Wollongong campus or undertake cross-
institutional study.
Credit Arrangements
Upon completion of the MBA with an average mark of at least 60 per cent, candidates may apply to progress to the Master of
Commerce
Business Administration Advanced with credit for previous subjects completed within the MBA.
Master of Business Administration graduates may also apply to enrol in one of the Business School’s eight subject Masters
degrees. Candidates may apply for credit transfer for subjects completed under the MBA and will be required to complete a
further six specified subjects (36 credit points) as determined by the Program Director.
Candidates who have completed one of the Business School’s eight subject Masters degrees or a selected range of Masters
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programs from the Faculties of Commerce, Health and Behavioural Sciences, Informatics, Engineering, and Education, and
who meet the MBA entry requirements, may apply to enrol in the MBA program. Students may be eligible for credit transfer
for up to six subjects (36 credit points) towards the MBA.
Candidates should consult the Program Director for further information.
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Our membership with the Australian National Business School (ANBS) enables our Master of Business Administration
students to be able to transfer to other ANBS member Universities and have the flexibility to work temporarily interstate
without disrupting their studies. Master of Business Administration students also have the opportunity to participate in
South East Asian and European summer schools.
Master of Business Administration (Executive)

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The EMBA is a tailored MBA program which is suitable for mature students in a senior management role or those aspiring
to progress their career to a senior management position. For details regarding the program content and delivery, visit our
website at www.uow.edu.au/sbs/courses.
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Master of Business Administration Advanced

Testamur Title of Master of Business Administration Advanced
Degree:
Abbreviation: MBAAdv
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Overview
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The Master of Business Administration Advanced program offers students an extended MBA degree. The MBA Advanced
program has a strategic focus designed for those students who require the knowledge, competencies and managerial skills
necessary to operate in a challenging and changing global environment. The MBA Advanced program offers students the
opportunity to further specialise in their area of interest by completing additional elective subjects.
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Entry Requirements
Upon successful completion of the Master of Business Administration program with an average mark of 60 per cent, students
may apply to progress to the MBA Advanced degree.
Course Requirements
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In addition to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) course requirements, candidates will complete four additional
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900 level elective subjects (24 credit points) from a specialisation discipline selected from the list below. The subject selection
is to be determined in consultation with the School’s Program Director.

− General Management **
− International Business **
− Logistics **
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_ Project Management **
_ Retail Management **
Faculty of Commerce
Commerce
− Accounting
− Finance
− Economics
− Human Resource Management
− Information Systems
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− Management
− Marketing
Faculty of Engineering
- Engineering
− Engineering Management
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− Environmental Engineering
− Engineering Asset Management
− Health Management
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− Public Health
− Internet Technology
− Electronic Commerce
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− Information Technology Management
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− Industry-based Information Technology
− Information and Communication Technology
* General Management, International Business, Logistics, Project Management and Retail Management are the only

specialisations offered at Sydney campus. All other specialisations must be completed at Wollongong campus.
Please contact the Program Director for further information.
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Master of Business Coaching
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Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Business Coaching
Abbreviation: MBusCoach
Duration: 2 years part-time
Starting Session(s): Intake A at Sydney campus
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Location: Innovation Campus (Wollongong) , Sydney
CRICOS Code: N/A
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Overview
The Master of Business Coaching has been designed to appeal to a broad range of people interested in business coaching
including: those already working as business coaches without formal qualifications, internal business coaches working
within companies, those working as individual or executive coaches who wish to strengthen their business understanding,
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consultants or counsellors who wish to develop their coaching skills, people undertaking a change of career, and managers
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who wish to develop coaching skills as part of their management approach.

The focus of both the Master and Graduate Certificate is to apply coaching methodologies to business contexts and develop
skills such as effective questioning, listening, goal setting and giving feedback. Students completing the Master of Business
Coaching will also develop an understanding of the application of coaching to business strategy and planning, innovation,
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business improvement and change management, and undertake a coaching research project.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have a recognised Bachelor degree of three years full-time (or part-time equivalent) duration.
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Course Requirements
Candidates are required to complete seven core subjects, totalling 48 credit points.
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TBS 963 Introduction to Business Coaching A 6
TBS 964 Applied Coaching Skills B 6
TBS 969 Positive Psychology in Business C 6
TBS 965 Advanced Coaching Skills D 6
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TBS 960 Business Coaching Research Paper A/B 12

TBS 966 Business Coaching Strategy and Planning C 6
TBS 967 Innovation, Improvement and Change Management D 6
Credit Arrangements
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Upon successful completion of the Master of Business Coaching students may apply to enrol in another of the School’s
Masters programs and apply for credit for previous postgraduate studies. Those graduates who meet the MBA entry
requirements may apply to enrol in the MBA program, and may be eligible for credit transfer for up to six subjects (36 credit
points) towards the MBA.
Candidates should consult the Graduate Studies Advisor for further information.
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All applicants will be required to attend an interview conducted by the Sydney Business School.
For further information please contact Dr Grace McCarthy, Course Coordinator, email gracemc@uow.edu.au, Tel. +61 2 4221
4880.

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Informatics

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Overview
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Entry Requirements
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together with a minimum of two years full-time relevant work experience can apply to enter directly into the Master of
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Health Leadership and Management. Upon commencement of the degree, students will nominate two Graduate Certificate

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Course Requirements
accordance with two of the Graduate Certificates listed below.
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Students who enrol directly into the Master of Health Leadership and Management will be required to meet with the Course
Co-ordinator and discuss which two of the graduate certificate programs will comprise the course.
Students who enrol initially in one of the Graduate Certificate degrees listed below will be eligible to articulate into the
Master of Health Leadership and Management upon successful completion with an average mark of at least 60 percent.
Students who apply to articulate to the Master of Health Leadership and Management are required to complete a further 24
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credit points of subjects in accordance with a second graduate certificate listed below.
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To be advised.
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The Graduate Certificates listed above articulate with the Master of Health Leadership and Management. Students who
commence at Graduate Certificate level are required to successfully complete the first Graduate Certificate with an average

mark of at least 60 percent to become eligible apply to articulate to the Masters of Health Leadership and Management. All
subjects successfully completed in the first Graduate Certificate will count as credit towards the Master of Health Leadership
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and Management upon successful transfer.
Note that subjects completed in the first graduate certificate degree cannot be used as a basis for credit toward the second
graduate certificate in order to reduce the total number of credit points to less than 48 for the Masters.
Contact Information
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Ms Angela Brown
+61 2 4221 3339
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Master of International Business
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of International Business
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Abbreviation: MIB
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Overview
The Master of International Business program prepares students to succeed in managerial and professional positions in the
global economy. The globalisation of the market place requires businesses to be increasingly innovative and competitive.
Managers need to understand the complexities of global culture, political, economic, organisational and financial forces and
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recognise how they can impact on the success of their business.

This course examines the background of globalisation and teaches the management skills and competencies that are
necessary in order to effectively operate in a truly global business environment.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have a Bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution.
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International applicants must also meet the University’s English Language requirements. Refer to the University’s website at
www.uow.edu.au/future/international
Course Requirements
Candidates are required to complete a total of eight subjects (48 credit points) according to the list below.
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Course Program
TBS 980 International Financial Management 6

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TBS 981 Managing in Multi-National Companies 6

TBS 982 Marketing in a Global Economy 6
TBS 983 International Business Environment 6
TBS 984 International Business Strategies* 6
TBS 913 Innovation Topics and Cases 6
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OR Contemporary Issues in International Business 6

TBS 923
· This capstone subject is to be undertaken after a minimum of three (3) core subjects have been
successfully completed.
^Students may apply to complete either TBS961 Business Spanish Language and Culture or TBS962
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Business Chinese Language and Culture as a substitute for TBS913 Innovation Topics and Cases or
TBS923 Contemporary Issues in International Business.
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Upon successful completion of the Master of International Business students may apply to enrol in another of the School’s
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Master of Management
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Management
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Abbreviation: MMgmt
Delivery Mode: On Campus (Face-to-Face) at Innovation Campus (Wollongong), Sydney and
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Southern Sydney campuses
Video-conferenced to Bega, Batemans Bay, Moss Vale and Shoalhaven
Intakes A, B, C, D at Sydney, Southern Sydney, Bega, Batemans Bay, Moss Vale and
Shoalhaven
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Location: Innovation Campus (Wollongong), Sydney, Southern Sydney, Bega, Batemans Bay,
Moss Vale and Shoalhaven
Overview
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The Master of Management provides an opportunity for practicing managers to enhance their career opportunities by
developing further professional, personal and technical skills in key business areas. The Master of Management comprises
eight subjects chosen from the overall portfolio of Sydney Business School coursework subjects offered at each campus in
consultation with the Program Director. The structure of this program is flexible in order to take into account individual
professional development needs. Programs of study are negotiated on an individual basis with the Program Director.
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Entry Requirements
Applicants must have a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution with an average mark of at least 60 per cent.
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Course Requirements
Candidates will be required to complete eight (8) subjects (48 credit points) determined in consultation with the Program
Director.
Credit Arrangements

Upon successful completion of the Master of Management, students may apply to enrol in another of the School’s Masters
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Master of Project Management
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Project Management
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Abbreviation: MProjMgmt
Total Credit Points: 48 cps
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Location: Innovation Campus (Wollongong) and Sydney
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Overview
Efficient project management provides organisations with improved ability to plan, implement and control their business
activities. The growth of new forms of technology in project management has prompted organisations to look for skilled
project managers who can enhance the performance of their businesses. The Master of Project Management equips students
with comprehensive project management skills and teaches strategies for dealing with a broad range of issues encountered
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within business organisations.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have a bachelor degree from a recognised institution with an average mark of at least 60%.
International applicants must also meet the University’s English Language requirements as detailed at www.uow.edu.au/
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future/international
Course Requirements
Candidates are required to complete a total of eight (8) core subjects totalling 48 credit points.
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TBS 922 Management Project# 6
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TBS 936 Advanced Project Management* 6
* TBS936 has a co-requisite of TBS935.
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# Topic to be negotiated with the Program Director to meet individual students’ development needs and work environment.
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Upon successful completion of the Master of Project Management students may apply to enrol in another of the School’s
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Master of Retail Management
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Retail Management
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Abbreviation: MRetMgmt
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Overview
Retailing is a major sector of the Australian economy. Globally, retailing is one of the fastest growth areas for employment.
In recent years, retailers have had to deal with increased levels of competition, the growth of the internet, new forms of
technology and consumers who are looking for better value together with higher quality service. As a result, retailers require
managers with the necessary skills to tackle and meet those challenges.
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The Master of Retail Management equips students with strategies for dealing with issues unique to retail and the education
necessary to succeed in leadership roles within the sector.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have a bachelor degree from a recognised institution with an average mark of at least 60%.
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Course Requirements
Candidates are required to complete eight (8) core subjects totalling 48 credit points.
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Course Program

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TBS 922 Management Project* 6
TBS 945 Retail Management 6
TBS 946 Retail Marketing 6
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* Topic to be negotiated with the Program Director to meet individual students’ development needs and work environment.
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Upon successful completion of the Master of Retail Management students may apply to enrol in another of the School’s
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Master of Science (Logistics)
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Science (Logistics)
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Abbreviation: MSc (Log)

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UOW Course Code: 574_1
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Overview
This course is designed to provide professionals working in logistics and operations management, particularly in the
manufacturing, transport, retail and service industries, with the skills to manage the flow of materials and information
within and between organisations and their business environment. Students will learn how to implement a supply chain
strategy within an organisation and develop skills in forecasting, production and service planning. An emphasis is given to
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information technology systems and computer programs as these are increasingly integral to successful supply chain delivery.
The Master of Science (Logistics) is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport and the Chartered
Institute of Purchasing and Supply.
Entry Requirements
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Applicants must have a Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline, typically in Commerce, Engineering, Mathematics or
IT, from a recognised institution, with an average mark of at least 60%. Applicants who have a Bachelor degree in other
disciplines may be admitted, providing they have completed relevant work experience within the industry or a demonstrated
understanding of the business environment.
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Course Requirements
Candidates are required to complete a total of eight subjects (48 cps) according to the list below.
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TBS 908 Supply Chain and Operations Management 6
TBS 912 Quantitative Methods for Decision Making 6
TBS 918 Strategic Supply Chain Management# 6
TBS 928 Logistics Systems 6
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TBS 933 Procurement and Inventory Management 6

# TBS908 is a pre-requisite for TBS918
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Credit Arrangements
Upon successful completion of the MSc, students may apply to enrol in another of the School’s Masters programs and apply
for credit for previous postgraduate studies. Those graduates who meet the MBA entry requirements may apply to enrol in
the MBA program, and may be eligible for credit transfer for up to six subjects (36 credit points) towards the MBA.
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Master of Survey Research Methods
Testamur Title of Degree: Master of Survey Research Methods
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Abbreviation: MSurvResMethods
Duration: 2 years part-time
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Starting Session(s): Intakes A and C
Location: Sydney
CRICOS Code: N/A
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Overview
The Centre for Statistical and Survey Methodology (CSSM) and the Sydney Business School (SBS) are working together to
improve the quality of survey-based research in Australia by providing development opportunities and encouraging research
into relevant survey research methodologies. A program consisting of a Graduate Certificate and coursework Masters degree
will provide the foundations to the development of high quality professionals in survey methodology and research. The
program is aimed at improving the quality of social, market and scientific research in Australia by providing development
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opportunities for people in government, industry and research centres and encouraging research into relevant methodologies.
The course objective is to provide up-to-date and high quality education in survey methodology and research and to reinforce
the position of CSSM at UOW as the premier centre of excellence in Australia in survey methodology.
Entry Requirements
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Applicants must have a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution or 5 years relevant industry experience.
Course Requirements
Candidates will be required to complete 48 credit points as follows:
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SRMP901 Introduction to Research Design and Analysis for Surveys 6 Lectures
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tutorials
SRMP902 Statistical and Data Collection Methods in Surveys 6 Lectures
tutorials
SRMP903 Survey Methods 6 Lectures

tutorials
SRMP904 Sample Design and Estimation 6 Lectures
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tutorials
And 24 credit points from subjects listed below:

SRMP911 Project Management and Development for Surveys 6 Lectures
tutorials
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SRMP912 Advanced Sample Design and Analysis 6 Lectures
tutorials
SRMP913 Survey Quality and Measurement 6 Lectures
tutorials
SRMP990 Minor Project in Survey Research Methods 6 Supervised project
SRMP991 Major Project in Survey Research Methods 12 Supervised project
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* For session details please refer to the Subject Timetable.
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Subject DescriptionS SRMP904 Sample Design and Estimation
Intake D Sydney Modular
SRMP901 Introduction to Research Credit Points: 6
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Studies Design for Surveys Pre-requisites: None

Intake A Sydney Modular Co-requisites: None
Credit Points: 6 Subject Description: SRMP904 provides an introduction
Pre-requisites: None sample design and estimation.. The focus is on the
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Co-requisites: None practice of statistics, but some theoretical and conceptual

underpinning is important. Topics covered in sample
Subject Description: In this subject students will examine
design are: Populations and sampling frames. Simple
issues in the design of survey based research, and then
Random Sampling, Stratification, Probability Proportional
explore the foundations for choosing methods and
to Size sampling, Cluster and Multistage sampling. Topics
techniques in applied survey research. This will allow
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covered in estimation are: Weighting, ratio estimation,

students to demonstrate knowledge of the methodologies
postratification and generalised regression. Variance
underpinning survey based research. Students will develop
estimation, standard errors and confidence intervals. It will
and extend analytical skills required for successful research,
involve the use of the statistical analysis package SPSS and
including statistical design techniques, case studies,
indicate the use of other common packages such as SAS.
ethnography, and surveys, as well as ethical issues in survey
research and the influence of ethical considerations on
SRMP911 Project Management and
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survey research methods and methodology. This knowledge

will allow students to demonstrate their expertise in Development for Surveys
research methodology, both qualitative and quantitative. Intake D Sydney Modular
Credit Points: 6
SRMP902 Statistical and Data Collection Pre-requisites: None
Methods for Surveys
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Co-requisites: None
Intake B Sydney Modular
Subject Description: SMP911 provides an overview and
Credit Points: 6 details of the issues and approaches involved in project
Pre-requisites: None management and development in surveys. The focus
Co-requisites: None is on understanding the practical issues in successfully
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conducting a survey that meets the needs of the sponsor.

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Subject Description: SRMP902 provides an introduction

Topics covered in project development are: Consulting
to statistical data analysis techniques and methods for
and communication skills. Finding projects. Preparing
collecting data. The focus is on the practice of statistics,
and presenting proposal and tenders. Preparing quotes and
but some theoretical and conceptual underpinning is
Budgeting. Ethical considerations and scientific integrity.
important. Topics covered in statistical methods are: data
Topics covered in project managment are: Managing and
presentation and interpretation; probability, binomial

administering large-scale surveys. Data management.
and Poisson distributions; Normal distribution; inference
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Quality Assurance. Scheduling. Report writing and

for single samples; comparison of two samples; analysis
presentation. Preparation of publications. Achieving
of variance and multiple comparisons; linear regression
timetable and budget. Project evaluation.
and correlation; analysis of categorical variables and
contingency tables, logistic regression and standardisation.
SRMP912 Advanced Sample
It will involve the use of a statistical analysis package.
Design and Analysis
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Topics covered in data collection methods are: Sample

frames. Introduction to sources of error and Total Survey Intake B Sydney Modular
Error. Key aspects of different options: face-to-face, Credit Points: 6
telephone, mail, internet and on-line methods. Other Pre-requisites: None
methods - diaries, administrative records
Co-requisites: None
SRMP903 Survey Methods Subject Description: SRMP912 develops skills in sample
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Intake C Sydney Modular design and survey analysis in more complex situations. The
focus is on the practice of statistics, but some theoretical
Credit Points: 6
and conceptual underpinning is important. Topics covered
Pre-requisites: None in Advanced Sampling methods are: Multiphase, sampling
Co-requisites: None in time - panel and longitudinal sampling, sampling
Subject Description: SRMP903 provides an introduction to rare populations, multiframe sampling. Current issue in
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survey methods. Topics covered in data quality are: Sources sampling: online panels, telephone based sampling. Topics
of error in surveys, Total Survey Error. Introduction to covered in analysis of complex survey data are: Accounting
measuring and reducing Non-response and missing data. for sample design in analysis of means, totals, regression and
Imputation. Topics covered in instrument design and testing logistic regression, contingency table analysis. It will involve
the use of a statistical package such as SPSS.
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are: Question wording. Form design principles Cognitive

aspect of survey and cognitive testing approaches. Testing
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and evaluation of questionnaires Relationship with data SRMP913 Survey Quality and Measurement
collection mode. Intake C Sydney Modular
Credit Points: 6

Pre-requisites: None TBS 901 Accounting for Managers
Co-requisites: None Intake A Batemans Bay Modular
Intake A Bega Modular
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Subject Description: SRMP913 develops skills for tackling
issues that affect the quality of survey data. The focus is on Intake A Loftus Modular
the practical aspects of data quality, but some theoretical
Intake A Moss Vale Modular
and conceptual underpinning is important. Topics covered
in survey quality are: Designing for quality. Approaches Intake A Shoalhaven Modular
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to measuring and reducing errors due to coverage, non- Intake A Sydney Modular
response, respondent effect, interviewer effects, mode and
questionnaire effects. Topics covered in survey measurement
are: Cognitive and social psychology and communication Autumn Innovation Campus On Campus
theories and their implications for survey measurement. Intake C Sydney Modular
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SRMP990 Minor project in survey
research methods
Intake A Sydney Modular Credit Points: 6
Intake B Sydney Modular Pre-requisites: None
Intake C Sydney Modular Co-requisites: None
Exclusions: TBS980
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Credit Points: 6 Subject Description: This subject is intended for those
who need to obtain a better understanding of the
Pre-requisites: None principles of accounting and financial management. No
Co-requisites: None previous knowledge or experience is assumed. The subject
Subject Description: SRMP990 provides experience and will introduce you to the role that effective financial
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develops skills in undertaking a research or development management makes within an organisation. The aim is
project examining an aspect of survey methods The focus to make you proficient in the use of the accounting data
is on the practice of survey methods, but some theoretical that you receive in your work environment, as well as
and conceptual underpinning is important. . The topic of making you aware of the basis on which key financial
the project will be chosen in an area that is related to the decisions are made. You will be introduced to the basic
concepts of financial decision-making and the role of
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student’s interests and likely professional development. It
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can be chosen to be relevant to the student’s current or financial management in both private and public sector
anticipated career organisations. The concepts and techniques will assist
you in the use and interpretation of accounting data and
SRMP991 Major project in survey you will become better acquainted with the planning and
controlling of resources you have at your disposal.
research methods

Intake A Sydney Modular TBS 902 Statistics for Decision Making
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Intake B Sydney Modular Intake A Sydney Modular
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Intake D Sydney Modular Intake C Sydney Modular
Credit Points: 6 Spring Innovation Campus On Campus
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Subject Description: SRMP991 provides experience and Co-requisites: None
develops skills in undertaking a substantial research or
Exclusions: ECON940
development project examining an aspect of survey methods
The focus is on the practice of survey methods, but some Subject Description: This unit will provide an in-depth
introduction to probability, decision theory, and statistical
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theoretical and conceptual underpinning is important.

The topic of the project will be chosen in an area that is inference with emphasis on solutions to actual business
related to the student’s interests and likely professional problems. After developing a foundation in probability
development. It can be chosen to be relevant to the theory, the subject will extend this foundation to a set of
student’s current or anticipated career, methodologies for the analysis of decision problems. The
unit examines structures for managerial decision making
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under conditions of partial information and uncertainty.

The examination of the use of statistical techniques
in managerial decision making processes, including,
confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, quality control,
simple and multiple regression and factor analysis should be
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applied in realistic case situations.

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TBS 903 Managing People in Organisations Subject Description: This subject aims to introduce
Intake A Sydney Modular students, and develop their understanding of, core
economic concepts relevant to business and managerial
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decision-making, in order that they may identify and

Autumn Wollongong On Campus interpret those economic events and circumstances which
Intake B Batemans Bay Modular influence the operations of business. Commencing with
the (microeconomic) examination of the behaviour of
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individual economic units, the subject develops to provide
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Intake B Loftus Modular a view of macroeconomics and its application to the

Intake B Moss Vale Modular functioning of the economy overall. National accounts
systems are introduced, and the macroeconomic approach
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that is relevant to an open economy of the type in which
Spring Innovation Campus On Campus real businesses operate. It is a course objective to equip
Spring Wollongong On Campus students to be able to read and understand published articles
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Credit Points: 6 on business and the broader economy, and interpret these as
to their impact on business and government organisations,
Pre-requisites: None and such material will be used in class.
Co-requisites: None
Exclusions: TBS981 Managing in Multi-National TBS 906 Information Systems for Managers
Companies Intake B Sydney Modular
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Subject Description: This subject introduces students Spring Innovation Campus On Campus
to ideas about managing people in organisations Intake D Sydney Modular
which thematically combine theories and research in
Credit Points: 6
organisational behaviour and human resource management.
The subject encourages students to think about Pre-requisites: None
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management and organisations in ways which are multi- Co-requisites: None

disciplinary, problem solving and critical. It encourages Exclusions: BUSS903
intellectual inquiry and debate using a range of sources:
theoretical, journalistic, historical, comparative and Subject Description: This subject provides an
quantitative. The subject encourages students to evaluate understanding of the management of information systems
popular management fads in the light of more rigorous in organisations, in particular, it provides an analysis of
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the approaches to managing information and knowledge

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theorising and research. It aims to improve the research,

critical thinking, writing and speaking skills of students. as well as the techniques for ensuring information quality.
Other issues considered are the creation of strategies to
TBS 904 Marketing Management resource and control information flows and usage within
an organisation; the management of information system
projects and the impact of change their implementation has
Intake C Loftus Modular on staff; the use of technology and people to improve the
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Intake C Sydney Modular quality information services.

Credit Points: 6
TBS 907 Financial Strategy
Co-requisites: None
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Exclusions: MARK922
Credit Points: 6
contemporary view of marketing and focuses on the
following areas: identification of marketing opportunities; Pre-requisites: TBS901 or TBS980
market segmentation; targeting and positioning; product Co-requisites: None
life cycle; new product development; services marketing and Exclusions: FIN 921
marketing mix decisions.
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TBS 905 Economic Analysis of Business to the theory and practice of financial management. The
financial manager plays a key role in the development of
a company’s strategic plan. In particular s/he is concerned
Intake D Batemans Bay Modular with providing advice on which investment opportunities
Intake D Bega Modular should be undertaken and how they should be financed.
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Intake D Loftus Modular Both of these decisions should be taken in the context
of maximising the value of the investment made in the
Intake D Moss Vale Modular company by it’s shareholders. Investment of funds in
Intake D Shoalhaven Modular assets determines the size of the company, it’s profits from
Intake D Sydney Modular operations, it’s business risk and it’s liquidity. Obtaining
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the best mix of financing and dividends determines the

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Credit Points: 6 company’s financial charges and it’s financial risk; which in
Pre-requisites: None turn impacts on it’s valuation. It is the aim of this course to
Co-requisites: None examine many of these issues.

TBS 908 Supply Chain and TBS 912 Quantitative Methods
Operations Management for Decision Making
Intake A Sydney Modular Autumn Innovation Campus On Campus
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Autumn Innovation Campus On Campus Intake B Sydney Modular
Autumn Wollongong On Campus Spring Innovation Campus On Campus
Intake B Sydney Modular Intake D Sydney Modular
Commerce
Intake C Sydney Modular Credit Points: 6
Spring Innovation Campus On Campus Pre-requisites: None
Intake D Loftus Modular Subject Description: This subject focuses on the
Intake D Sydney Modular quantitative techniques available to managers in problem
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solving and decision making in businesses. The subject aims
Credit Points: 6 to develop in students the skills necessary for data analysis,
Pre-requisites: None model building and analysis for business decision-making.
Co-requisites: None To this end the subject covers areas such as decision making
under certainty and uncertainty, linear programming,
Subject Description: Supply Chain and Operations
transportation and transhipment techniques, project
Management extends the study of logistics beyond the
scheduling with certainty and uncertainty, waiting line
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boundaries of a single organisation, and places particular
models, goal programming, Analytic Hierarchy Process and
emphasis on the interfaces between the ‘chain’ or ‘network’
simulations. In this subject, the emphasis is given on the
of enterprises engaged in moving products, services, and
analysis and interpretation of the results provided by the
information, from suppliers through intermediaries to end
models.
users/consumers. The early part of the subject focuses on
understanding the concepts and principles of supply chain TBS 913 Innovation Topics and Cases
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management. Supply chain infrastructure and operations
topics are reviewed giving emphasis on topics such as JIT,
lean, and agile supply chain. Channel relationships between Spring Innovation Campus On Campus
suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors is also reviewed, Credit Points: 6
particularly as leading organisations are now openly
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embracing more collaborative behaviour for mutual benefit.
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Transformational change in supply chains is studied from Co-requisites: None
two perspectives, i.e., re-alignment inside the supply chain Subject Description: This subject covers integration issues
itself, and new advanced forms of ‘outsourcing’. Finally, we that must be confronted and managed to create value from
live in Asia Pacific, so it is important to understand the technological and business innovation, including: initiating
regionalisation of supply chains which is well underway, and innovation and incubating novel thinking, technological

in some cases, globalisation. innovation, the innovation process, theories of innovation,
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planning innovation, strategy and innovation, R & D
TBS 909 Corporate Governance management, economic justification and innovation, new
Intake A Sydney Modular products and processes, operations strategy and innovation,
Autumn Innovation Campus On Campus process innovation, managing future technologies, public
policy and technological innovation, and globalising
Credit Points: 6 change.
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Co-requisites: None TBS 914 Business in Asia
Subject Description: The broad aim of this subject is to
identify, explain and evaluate the sometimes competing Credit Points: 6
approaches to corporate governance and business ethics Pre-requisites: None
that have defined the terms of the governance debate, to
Co-requisites: None
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assess the role of public policy in designing and overseeing

effective systems of corporate governance and to examine Subject Description: The core element of the ASIAM
the relationship between governance issues and business. program examines the spectacular growth in the tiger
This will provide students with a sound understanding of economies, and focuses on South Korea, Malaysia, China
the complex issues that have to be faced by industry and and Indonesia. Forms of government, the structure of
government in developing effective, and ethical, corporate industry, inward investment, sourcing, trading relationships,
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governance systems. government/ business relationships and business style

are some of the issues addressed. Students visit local
organisations and meet senior managers.
TBS 917 Strategic Negotiation for

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Credit Points: 6

Pre-requisites: None sustainable competitive advantages in international and
Co-requisites: None global markets. Topics include assessing foreign market
attractiveness; evaluating choice of location; understanding
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Subject Description: This unit will provide a close the effect of differences in external environments of both
examination of the dynamics of the process of negotiation. host and home countries; evaluating the international
This will be achieved through an exploration of negotiation political and economic risk; building and operating global
theory and research and through the practical exercise of networks and alliances; assessing entry mode choices;
various negotiating techniques. This theory into practice understating links between strategy and structure; and
Commerce
approach will encourage students to develop a strategic emphasising sustainable growth through maintaining sound
rather than reactive perspective to the task of reaching an corporate governance and corporate social responsibility
agreement through negotiation. The unit will also critically practices for international business. Problem-based and
examine the inter-cultural dimensions of negotiation. participants centred learning, with case study workshops, is
an integral part of the program.
TBS 918 Strategic Supply Chain
Creative Arts
Management TBS 921 Strategic Decision Making

Autumn Innovation Campus On Campus Intake C Sydney Modular
Intake B Sydney Modular Spring Innovation Campus On Campus
Spring Innovation Campus On Campus Credit Points: 6
Intake D Sydney Modular Pre-requisites: None
Education

Pre-requisites: TBS 908 Subject Description: This subject is theory and case based
Co-requisites: None and will provide a study of the development of strategic
decision-making and its application to corporate strategy.
Subject Description: This subject extends the study of
The subject consists of three main sections: strategic
Supply Chain Management from the introductory level and
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analysis, strategic choice and strategy implementation.

examines the development of organisational strategy in
However, it is more realistic to consider these from an
the context of supply chain management. The overarching
integrated point of view and students will be strongly
framework around which the course content is organised
encouraged to develop holistic ideas of strategic decision-
is the supply chain management performance/ capability
making, with emphasis on solutions to actual business
continuum, which consists of three critical components:
challenges. Students should also realise that much of the
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operational excellence, supply chain integration, and

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strategic thinking that will be covered in this subject is

collaboration and virtual supply chains. Also covered is
also relevant to not for profit organisations. The theme
how information systems can be used to bring strategic
throughout the subject will be to assess strategic capability
competitive advantage to supply chains.
and determine appropriate strategic actions, by developing
a sound understanding of the mechanisms behind industry
TBS 919 Entrepreneurship and Innovation
opportunities and threats. That is not to say that a purely

in an Asia-Pacific Context mechanistic view is appropriate. Creativity, divergent lateral
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Not on offer in 2011 thinking and some understanding of risk management

Credit Points: 6 are essential requirements. The ability to find company
information and develop a sophisticated understanding
of case information are also skills that will be developed
Co-requisites: None to encourage an educated approach to strategic decision-
making.
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Exclusions: TBS981 Managing in Multi-National

Companies
TBS 922 Management Project
TBS 920 International Business Strategy Autumn Innovation Campus On Campus
Intake A Sydney Modular Intake B Sydney Modular
Autumn Innovation Campus On Campus Spring Innovation Campus On Campus
Summer 2011/2012 Sydney Modular
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Exclusions: TBS984 Subject Description: Students are required to present a
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Subject Description: This subject provides a detailed and management report to agreed guidelines and to a maximum
practical application of concepts and theories from strategic length of 10,000 words. This project should relate to the
management to an international business perspective. students workplace environment and negotiated with the
Business is becoming increasingly global and firms require Subject Co-ordinator.
Sydney Business
managers who understand and can resolve the challenges

faced in surviving and succeeding in this competitive,
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diverse and dynamic environment. The subject seeks

to demonstrate how international businesses leverage
their capabilities, resources and competencies to create

TBS 923 Contemporary Issues in Subject Description: This subject combines the process
International Business reengineering and change management. The topics covered
in this context include mass customisation, business process
Intake A Sydney Modular
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reengineering, and change management for process change.
Autumn Innovation Campus On Campus Cases are studied to provide a unifying theme in terms of
Intake C Sydney Modular organisational change, supply chain reengineering and
Intake D Sydney Modular integration aspects.
Commerce
Credit Points: 6 TBS 928 Logistics Systems
Pre-requisites: None Intake A Sydney Modular
Co-requisites: None Intake C Sydney Modular
Subject Description: This subject provides a broad view of Spring Innovation Campus On Campus
currently topical issues in International Business through
Credit Points: 6
Creative Arts
the study, analysis and discussion of relevant readings on
each issue. The subject’s approach is based on initial study Pre-requisites: None
of the selected readings, complemented by development Co-requisites: None
of theoretical aspects where required, followed by group Subject Description: Logistics Systems is an advanced
discussion and analysis of each issue. Assessment for the course in logistics and supply chain management. It
subject will be based on essay submissions for each issue involves design and management of supply chain systems.
covered, normally three in number, as well as a take home
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It prepares students for logistics management positions
final examination. in manufacturing, transportation and distribution firms.
The application of analytical techniques, simulations
TBS 924 Management Project and computer software to selected aspects of distribution
Annual Innovation Campus On Campus management is explored in the course. Attention will be
Annual Sydney On Campus given to areas of network planning, inventory control,
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Credit Points: 12 facility location, vehicle routing and scheduling of logistics
systems. Mathematical models in these areas will be
Pre-requisites: None discussed in terms of their ability to represent the problem
Co-requisites: None and usefulness to the managers. Cases will be used to
Subject Description: Students are required to present a demonstrate the nature of decision making problems
Graduate School
management report, to agreed guidelines and to a maximum managers face in logistics and supply chain management in
of Medicine
length of 10,000 words. This project must relate to a contemporary business and class discussion will take place
student’s chosen area of specialisation within the MBA. about the repercussions of alternative decisions.
TBS 925 Inventory Management TBS 930 Operations Management


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Pre-requisites: TBS 930 Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: TBS930 may be completed simultaneously Co-requisites: None
with TBS 925. Subject Description: This subject is a study of the design,
Subject Description: This subject aims to provide the analysis, decision-making and operations of activities for
the production and delivery of goods and services. Topics
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student with state-of-the-art knowledge of inventory
management theory and practice. Topics included will be as include: strategic issues, qualitative and quantitative
follows: materials management; management of storage and forecasting, facility location, capacity and layout,
retrieval facilities; types of inventory problems; measuring production planning, scheduling, management of quality,
inventory performance; inventory management systems supply chain management and e-business, just-in-time and
for independent demand items; influence of forecasts and lean manufacturing, and project management. Whilst some
uncertainties of demand and lead time; dependent demand calculations will be part of this subject, the emphasis will
be more on the managerial interpretation of the methods
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inventory systems; multi-echelon inventory management;

decision models for inventory management; simulation and results.
models of inventory management systems; and case studies
of world-class inventory management. TBS 933 Procurement and Inventory
Management
TBS 927 Process and Change Management Intake A Sydney Modular
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Not on offer in 2011 Autumn Innovation Campus On Campus

Credit Points: 6 Intake C Sydney Modular
Pre-requisites: None Spring Innovation Campus On Campus
Co-requisites: None
Sydney Business
Credit Points: 6
School
Co-requisites: None

Subject Description: Today, the function that used to be Pre-requisites: None
called purchasing or procurement, has expanded to become Co-requisites: TBS935
supply management. Supply management is a progressive
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approach to managing the supply base that differs from Subject Description: This subject builds on the concepts
a traditional arm’s length or adversarial approach with in TBS935 Project Management, with special emphasis on
suppliers. This subject looks at the expanded responsibility managing complex and high-risk projects. The subject will
of procurement and its integration with long-term strategic cover topics in advanced project management including
corporate planning. Procurement now includes participating risk management, defining and managing complex scope,
Commerce
collaboratively in key material requirements determinations, system definition and configuration management, models
supply management and warehousing and inventory development, contracts and acquisition strategy, quality and
management. It focuses on the management of supplier value management, business case and tender preparation,
relations and performance. This subject incorporates all negotiation and conflict resolution, management of time
these areas in the development of procurement and supply and stress, relationship contracting and performance
chain management. Also included are key elements of management.
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supply chain inventory management. Also included are key

elements of supply chain inventory management. TBS 940 International Project Management
TBS 934 Logistics Information Systems Credit Points: 6
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Pre-requisites: None Subject Description: All sectors of industry, including

Co-requisites: None production or servicing as well as public sector
Subject Description: This subject centres on how organisations, are increasingly applying the principles
information technologies will transform the business of Project Management. Add to this the international
landscape, with a particular emphasis on logistics and factor and project management can become challenging.
Engineering
supply chains. Lectures highlight logistics management In the ‘global economy’, more educated, demanding and
process analysis, value and productivity performance litigious customers are creating a strong need for flexible
measurement of information technology investments, and and quick response capabilities in organisations, together
the impact of ERP and RFID on supply chain strategy. with strong accountability mechanisms. Managers who
are confident in conceiving, planning, implementing and
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TBS 935 Project Management managing international projects are building organisational
of Medicine
and personal capabilities which will enhance their

organisations - whether manufacturing, service or ‘not
Autumn Innovation Campus On Campus for profit’. This subject analyses key issues for Project
Autumn Wollongong On Campus Management, including the definition of a project, impacts
on the management of these due to culture, organisational

structure, risk management, and leadership influences.
Intake C Sydney Modular
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Spring Innovation Campus On Campus TBS 945 Retail Management

Intake D Sydney Modular Autumn Innovation Campus On Campus
Credit Points: 6 Intake D Sydney Modular
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Subject Description: This subject aims to develop Co-requisites: None
knowledge of various types of projects in current business Subject Description: This subject examines the
organisations. The students will learn the different stages complex and manifold questions of retail management.
involved in the conception and implementation of projects, Internationally known retail companies are used as
writing project proposals, carry out feasibility studies, examples to facilitate an understanding of what is involved
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organising and managing project teams, understand the in strategic retail management and to present cases of
role of project management in business organisations, best practice. Key themes covered in this subject include:
project planning and scheduling, project finance, effective an overview of strategic retail management; situational
information and stakeholder management, contractual analysis; targeting customers and gathering information;
arrangements and project supervision. choosing a store location; managing a retail business;
merchandise management and pricing; communicating with
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TBS 936 Advanced Project Management suppliers and customers and; integrating and controlling the
Intake A Sydney Modular retail strategy.
TBS 946 Retail Marketing
Sydney Business

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Credit Points: 6
Credit Points: 6

Pre-requisites: None Subject Description: This subject briefly reviews basic
Co-requisites: None Quality philosophies - with an emphasis on system, cost,
problem solving and people improvement. It concentrates
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Subject Description: This subject provides a comprehensive on systems thinking as a key factor in understanding
introduction to retail marketing. It has a coherent structure, and improving quality, the development of a learning
looking first at the nature of retail marketing, then at organisation, and ultimately the achievement of customer
the environment, at consumer behaviour, segmentation loyalty. This subject also reviews the fundamentals of
and positioning and at the retail marketing mix. More the Quality organisation: ISO 9000, Six Sigma and
Commerce
specialist topics are also addressed such as own-label brand other Quality systems that play a role in TQM. The
marketing, retail promotion and advertising, retail service course introduces practical Quality systems (eg: Kaizen,
provision and comparative international retail marketing improvement methodologies and QI tools), Quality
management. Function Deployment (QFD), measure of conformance
and the prevention of non-conformance. The behaviour,
TBS 950 Quality in Management commitment, and involvement of people in a Quality
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Intake A Sydney Modular organisation are explored, including: team working,
Autumn Innovation Campus On Campus the team approach to problem solving, and the roles
Intake B Loftus Modular of management, suppliers, and customers in a Quality
environment. Implementation examples are provided
Intake B Sydney Modular through a case study that features the identification and
Intake C Sydney Modular improvement of quality systems.
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TBS 953 Management of Service Quality
Credit Points: 6
Credit Points: 6
Co-requisites: None
Pre-requisites: TBS950
Engineering
Subject Description: This subject addresses the quality
Co-requisites: None
issues from the supply chain perspective. It covers the
following topics: the quality imperative for the open Subject Description: This subject explores the
economy; concepts of quality; quality in service and dimensions of successful service firms. It prepares students
manufacturing organisations; quality control and for enlightened management and suggests creative
assurance; quality costs; tools of TQM; quality function entrepreneurial opportunities. Outstanding service
Graduate School
organizations are managed differently than their ‘merely
of Medicine
deployment; six sigma implementation; principles of
Taguchi methods and robust quality; international quality good’ competitors. Actions are based on totally different
assurance standards; HRM in quality; case studies in quality assumptions about the way success is achieved. The
management. results show not only in terms of conventional measures of
performance but also in the enthusiasm of the employees

TBS 951 Statistics for Quality Management and quality of customer satisfaction. Beginning with the
Not on offer in 2011 service encounter, service managers must blend marketing,
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technology, people, and information to achieve a distinctive
Credit Points: 6 competitive advantage. This subject will study service
Pre-requisites: None management from an integrated viewpoint with a focus
Co-requisites: None on customer satisfaction. The material will integrate
operations, marketing, strategy, information technology
Exclusions: TBS902 and organizational issues. Finally, because the service
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Subject Description: Topics covered in this subject sector is the fastest-growing sector of the economy, this
include quality theory including ‘six sigma’ and the course is intended to help students discover entrepreneurial
‘seven tools of quality’. This subject has a comprehensive opportunities.
approach to statistics to meet the needs of students from
diverse backgrounds. The subject provides a theoretical TBS 955 Quality Assurance
and practical grounding in statistical process quality Not on offer in 2011
(SPC). Students will be required to demonstrate their
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Credit Points: 6
understanding of SPC using real case studies from
organisations or companies selected by the student. The Pre-requisites: TBS950 and TBS952
subject will create a direct link between statistical concepts Co-requisites: None
delivered in lectures and real cases in the area of quality and
Subject Description: This course provides an opportunity
a direct link between SPC and regression analysis.
for specialised study within the Quality management
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program, by developing the following frameworks of

TBS 952 Implementing Quality Systems understanding: 1) the terminologies and purposes of Quality
Not on offer in 2011 Assurance; 2) studies of selected methodologies Quality
Credit Points: 6 Assurance; 3) a case study in quality assurance: 4) preparing
an organisation for a selected QA accreditation.
Sydney Business
School
Co-requisites: None

TBS 956 Foundations in Business Studies Subject Description: This subject is intended for those who
Autumn Innovation Campus On Campus wish to acquire knowledge of the Spanish language for use
in a practical business context. It has been designed for
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those seeking to build business relationships with Spanish

Spring Innovation Campus On Campus speaking people at a managerial level. The language
Intake D Sydney Modular functions and the business vocabulary presented in the
course are appropriate to a number of commercial situations.
Credit Points: 6
Participants will also study socio/ economic/ political
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Pre-requisites: None features of a number of key Spanish speaking countries. The

Co-requisites: None main emphasis of the course is on mastering basic linguistic
skills. Students will be encouraged to practice speaking
Subject Description: This subject aims to introduce to
in class in pairs or groups (setting up role-plays adapted to
students fundamental factors which affect the operations
topics used in the lesson). Students will also discover how
of a business. The subject examines the effects of domestic
they best learn a language and will be encouraged to use the
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and international environment on a business. The domestic

relevant authentic materials and websites provided in class.
factors were introduced in an Australian context and
international factors were incorporated focusing the world
economic system, placing more emphasis on factors which
TBS 962 Business Chinese
affects the Asia-Pacific region. Language and Culture
TBS 957 Introduction to Contemporary Credit Points: 6
Education
Business Practice Pre-requisites: None

Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: This subject is intended for those who
Spring Innovation Campus On Campus wish to acquire a knowledge of Chinese for use in a practical
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Intake D Sydney Modular business context. It has been designed for those seeking to
build business relationships with Chinese speaking people
Credit Points: 6
at a managerial level. The language functions and the
Pre-requisites: None business vocabulary presented in the course are appropriate
Co-requisites: None to a number of commercial situations. Participants will also
study socio/ economic/ political features of a number of key
Graduate School
Subject Description: This subject aims to give students

Chinese speaking countries. This subject is an introductory
of Medicine
an overview of contemporary business practices, from

the initial choices of what products and services to offer course for beginners. Students are expected to complete
customers, through the management of operations and private study to achieve the expected result. Emphasis
supply chain, managing people and financial resources, will be on the practical use of the language, in terms of
within the context of an ethically responsible approach to speaking, listening and writing. Students are also expected
business. to achieve a better understanding of the social and cultural

context of the language.
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TBS 960 Business Coaching

TBS 963 Introduction to Business Coaching
Research Paper
Intake A Innovation Campus Modular
Credit Points: 12
Credit Points: 6
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Pre-requisites: TBS 963 and TBS 964

Co-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: Students will agree a topic relevant to
coaching in their industry and research it. Quantitative and Subject Description: This subject is designed to enable
qualitative research methodologies will be discussed as well students to differentiate between coaching, consultancy,
data analysis and data presentation. Students will present counselling and mentoring, and between executive, life
their research findings to their peers and to academic and business coaching. It introduces the main topics
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staff. Ethical considerations will be discussed throughout of leadership, people management, communication,
the course. Students will receive coaching and mentoring negotiation, business analysis, business improvement,
throughout their research, which will enhance their change management and project management. It allows
understanding of these processes as well as of the research students to experience skills to be covered in other subjects
itself. of the course, such as facilitation and collaboration.
Science
It also encourages students to think about the ethical

TBS 961 Business Spanish considerations involved in the business coaching
relationship.
Language and Culture
Intake D Sydney Modular TBS 964 Applied Coaching Practice
Sydney Business
Credit Points: 6 Intake B Sydney Modular

School
Pre-requisites: None Intake B Innovation Campus Modular


Pre-requisites: None questioning to encourage clients to propose their own
Co-requisites: None solutions. Students will learn to select appropriate tools
and techniques of knowledge management and business
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Subject Description: This subject will outline factors improvement to use with their clients. Students will also
affecting the management and development of people learn how to identify and overcome resistance to change
using a coaching methodology in leadership. This subject and how to manage change successfully.
will discuss coaching, mentoring, facilitation and training
methodologies in order to understand differences in TBS 968 Business Coaching
Commerce
approaches and skill requirements. Students will be
Research Paper
encouraged to develop, to increase personal awareness,
to practice, to review, to discuss and to propose coaching Intake B Sydney Modular
approaches to situations and challenges faced with people in Credit Points: 6
a business environment. Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
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TBS 965 Advanced Coaching Skills
Intake D Sydney Modular Subject Description: Students will agree a topic relevant to
coaching in their industry and research it. Quantitative and
Intake D Innovation Campus Modular
qualitative research methodologies will be discussed as well
Credit Points: 6 data analysis and data presentation. Students will present
Pre-requisites: None their research findings to their peers and to academic
staff. Ethical considerations will be discussed throughout
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Co-requisites: None
the course. Students will receive coaching and mentoring
Subject Description: This subject will enhance students’ throughout their research, which will enhance their
knowledge and understanding of working with people, understanding of these processes as well as of the research
focussing on topics such as communication, motivation itself.
and leadership. These topics will be discussed within the
framework of business coaching, both from the point of TBS 969 Positive Psychology in Business
Engineering
view of skills which the business coach will use with their Intake C Sydney Modular
clients and their own companies, and from the point of
view of the analysis and advice which they may offer clients. Intake C Innovation Campus Modular
Coaching skills such as observation of people’s behaviour Spring Innovation Campus On Campus
and feedback to peers will be developed in this subject. Credit Points: 6
Graduate School
of Medicine
TBS 966 Business Coaching
Strategy and Planning Co-requisites: None
Not on offer in 2011 Subject Description: Applied positive psychology is an
application of the science of positive psychology, the
Credit Points: 6

emerging science of optimal human functioning. This
Pre-requisites: None subject will enhance students’ knowledge, skills and
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Co-requisites: None confidence in applying positive psychological principles to
Subject Description: This subject will enhance students’ business outcomes in real life settings. Students will gain
knowledge and understanding of working with people, knowledge and skills in assessment of positive psychological
focussing on topics such as communication, motivation and concepts including strength, goal management, optimism,
leadership. This subject will give students an understanding resilience and psychological capital as they relate to
individuals, teams and organisations/ institutions. This
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of business strategy and planning, for large and small
companies. They will apply their understanding both to subject will require students to relate concepts and
clients and to their own businesses. Students will analyse a techniques to themselves, teams and organisations in which
range of different businesses and business environments and they have operated.
explore strategic choices and decision-making. They will
analyse their own competencies and competitive advantages
TBS 972 Current Issues in Business
and those of their competitors, partners and clients. Autumn Innovation Campus On Campus
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Credit Points: 12
TBS 967 Innovation, Improvement Pre-requisites: None
and Change Management Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: This subject will comprise weekly
Credit Points: 6 seminars, some of which will be given by staff and visiting
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Pre-requisites: None academics, while others will be given by student research

Co-requisites: None clusters on current topics relating to their research areas.
The topics will vary with the research interests of staff,
Subject Description: This subject will help students to visitors and students. The subject is designed to heighten
develop an understanding of innovation and how to manage students awareness of a broad range of contemporary
Sydney Business
innovation successfully from initial idea, through funding, business issues, and allow them to situate their own research
School
risk management, and implementation. Students will learn

how to foster a creativity of innovation and creativity, using
coaching methodologies such as the use of non-directive

in this context. It will also provide students with a range TBS 976 Quantitative Analysis for
of examples of high quality presentations, enabling them Health Service Research
to appreciate the standard expected. Students will be
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encouraged to question and give feedback to their peers.

Credit Points: 6
TBS 973 Business Development Pre-requisites: None
Spring Innovation Campus On Campus Co-requisites: None
Credit Points: 12
Commerce
Subject Description: provides an introduction to

Pre-requisites: None statistical data analysis techniques. The focus is on the
Co-requisites: None practice of statistics, but some theoretical and conceptual
underpinning is important. Topics covered are: data
Subject Description: This subject will stimulate students to presentation and interpretation; probability, binomial
think about the demanding nature of change management and Poisson distributions; Normal distribution; inference
and leadership in any organisation today, while helping
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for single samples; comparison of two samples; analysis

them to develop a portfolio of skills in consultancy, of variance and multiple comparisons; linear regression
coaching, and mentoring. These skills will help students in and correlation; analysis of categorical variables and
carrying out their research, in their professional lives and in contingency tables, logistic regression and standardisation.
peer support of their fellow students. Students will conduct It will involve the use of a statistical analysis package
a project on an agreed topic and to present their findings to
their peers. TBS 977 Health Services Evaluation
Education
TBS 974 Research Development and Development

Annual Innovation Campus On Campus
Credit Points: 6
Annual Sydney On Campus
Credit Points: 24
Engineering
Co-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
of key aspects of the organisation and funding of health
Subject Description: Students further refine their research services, some of the core health service research tools
question and approach, possibly undertaking some pilot and an overview of how to translate research findings into
Graduate School
studies or trials after obtaining the relevant ethical practice. Research tools include measurement of health
of Medicine
approval. Students may commence their research when status and determinants of health, health needs assessment
their refined proposal has been approved by their supervisor. and gap analysis, health service performance measurement
For the end of Year 2, students must produce an updated and introduction to basic evaluation techniques including
research proposal, updating their literature review and their program evaluation and evaluation designs. Research
methodology, reporting on any data collection and analysis translation strategies include service planning, service
undertaken, and relating it to the existing literature. They development and service re-design
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must also include a detailed plan for the next phase of their
research and dissertation. TBS 978 Health Economic Principles
and Research Methods
TBS 975 Research Studies Design
Credit Points: 6
Credit Points: 6
Informatics
Co-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: In this subject students will examine
of the health care system and research methodologies
issues in the design of health services research, and
commonly used by health economists. Specific topics will
then explore the foundations for choosing methods and
include the analysis of health care markets and their special
techniques in applied health services research. This
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characteristics. Both factor markets (such are those for

will allow students to demonstrate knowledge of the
medical doctors and nurses) and goods and services markets
methodologies underpinning health services research.
(such as ambulatory and hospital care, pharmaceuticals and
Students will develop and extend analytical skills required
health insurance) will be analysed. Considerable attention
for successful research, including statistical design
will be given to economic evaluation in health care
techniques, the use of relevant software, case studies,
including cost-effectiveness analysis, cost-utility analysis
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ethnography, and surveys, as well as ethical issues in health

and cost-benefit analysis.
services research and the influence of ethical considerations
on research methods and methodology. This knowledge will
allow students to demonstrate their expertise in research
methodology, both qualitative and quantitative
Sydney Business
School

TBS 980 International Financial TBS 982 Marketing in a Global Economy
Management Intake A Sydney Modular
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Autumn Innovation Campus On Campus Intake B Sydney Modular
Intake B Sydney Modular Intake C Sydney Modular
Intake C Sydney Modular Spring Innovation Campus On Campus
Commerce
Spring Innovation Campus On Campus Intake D Sydney Modular
Intake D Sydney Modular Credit Points: 6
Co-requisites: None Subject Description: The objective of this subject is
Creative Arts
Exclusions: ACCY905 or FIN 928 or TBS 901 to provide a background in global marketing and both
a theoretical and practical perspective to advertising
communications and promotion management in a global
financial management in an international context. The
economy. Thus, by adopting the perspective of the product
topics covered include the following: financial environment
manager or marketing manager, the subject examines
of international corporate activity; foreign exchange and
the development and implementation of advertising and
derivatives markets; methods of foreign exchange risk
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promotional programmes to facilitate global marketing.
measurement and management; overview of international
financial markets and instruments; financing of foreign
TBS 983 International Business
trade and foreign direct investments; international working
capital management; investment decision making in an Economic Environment
international context, including country risk analysis; Intake A Sydney Modular
Engineering
international aspects of controlling, reporting and Autumn Innovation Campus On Campus
performance analysis; effects of government regulation on
management decision making.
TBS 981 Managing in Multi- Spring Innovation Campus On Campus
National Companies
Graduate School
of Medicine
Intake A Sydney Modular Credit Points: 6
Autumn Innovation Campus On Campus Pre-requisites: None
Intake B Sydney Modular Co-requisites: None
Intake C Sydney Modular Subject Description: This subject aims to introduce to

Spring Innovation Campus On Campus students, and develop their understanding of, those factors
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Intake D Sydney Modular shaping the international economic environment in
which business now operates. The subject examines the
Credit Points: 6
background to globalisation and then three core areas of
Pre-requisites: None international business. These (trade and trade barriers,
Co-requisites: None international investment and foreign exchange) will be
considered separately and then together in the context of
Informatics
Exclusions: TBS903 Managing People in Organisations
the major international institutions charged with promoting
Subject Description: This subject will outline the factors trade, investment and monetary stability.
affecting the management of people in multi-national
enterprises, both the international regulatory organisations TBS 984 International Business
such as the International Labour Organisation and internal Intake A Sydney Modular
business criteria such as the effect of different business
strategies and environments on people management Autumn Innovation Campus On Campus
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practices. The course will discuss leadership, motivation, Intake B Sydney Modular
communication, performance management, diversity Intake C Sydney Modular
and corporate social responsibility as practised in multi-
nationals, relating academic theory to real world examples.
Students will be encouraged to think, to analyse, to discuss, Intake D Sydney Modular
to research, and to propose solutions to the problems they
Science
Credit Points: 6
analyse.
Co-requisites: None
Exclusions: TBS920
Sydney Business
School

Subject Description: This subject provides an introduction TBS 997 Research Foundations
to management within an international business 1: Literature Review
perspective. Business is becoming increasingly global and
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firms require managers who understand and can resolve

the challenges faced in surviving and succeeding in this Credit Points: 12
competitive environment. Greater internationalisation of Pre-requisites: None
business requires firms to be more competitive, dynamic, Co-requisites: None
and interdependent. Managers must understand the
Commerce
complexities of global cultural, political, economic, Subject Description: This subject is designed to enable
organisational, and financial forces and recognise how they students to become thoroughly familiar with the subject in
affect their firm. Management challenges include dealing which they intend to specialise, using all university facilities
with the uncertain external environment, handling the available. All students will be expected to demonstrate an
increased risk of international operations, and developing appreciation for application of knowledge and information
appropriate international strategies. Managers capable of to a real business situation. Students will be further
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operating in this environment will have truly global skills expected to organise, categorise and discuss the information
and will enhance their career prospects in today’s exciting and issues relevant to their research to an exceptionally
international business context. high level. A key output of the literature will be the
identification of a series of research questions which the
TBS 985 Communication for current literature does not adequately address. Students will
be expected to select one or more of these questions as the
International Business focus for their research.
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Autumn Innovation Campus On Campus TBS 999 Research Proposal
Intake C Sydney Modular Annual Innovation Campus On Campus
Spring Innovation Campus On Campus Credit Points: 24
Pre-requisites: TBS 996, TBS 997
Engineering
Credit Points: 6
Co-requisites: None Subject Description: Students are expected to produce an
8,000 - 10,000 word research proposal paper in a structured
Exclusions: ELL901 or ELL903
framework. Students will choose one of the topics they
Subject Description: This subject provides opportunity
Graduate School
identified as a gap in their first literature review and conduct

of Medicine
for students to develop the various communication skills an in-depth literature review of this particular topic. They
essential to academic and in international business will select and justify appropriate research methodologies.
environments. The academic and general literacy skills They will develop a research proposal based on their
targeted include efficient gathering, critical analysis and literature review and methodology through discussion with
effective presentation of information, taking effective notes, their peers and supervisors in regular meetings within their
summarising, reporting and avoiding plagiarism, while clusters. They will present their proposal, incorporating
professional communication skills may include interviewing,
Sciences
a clear explanation of their rationale, aims and research

and collaborative writing of business reports. Supported methods and their plan to achieve their research aims to a
by web-based resources, the subject is delivered through panel of examiners and the full cohort.
intensive workshops, which involve continual development
and assessment of: vocabulary, reading comprehension, goal
setting and task analysis, group work, critical discussion,
Informatics
summarising and reporting, public speaking and text

editing. The communications to be practised relate directly
to the other core subjects of the MIB program.
TBS 996 Research Foundations 2:

Research Methodology
Law
Credit Points: 12
Co-requisites: None
Subject Description: This subject will give students an
Science
understanding of the purpose, philosophy and application

of research, with particular emphasis on research focus,
defining and refining research questions, quantitative and
qualitative methods, the advantages and disadvantages of
each and how to choose the appropriate method(s), the use
Sydney Business
of multi-method approaches, and options for data analysis

School
and presentation. This knowledge will allow students to

demonstrate their expertise in research methodology, both
qualitative and quantitative.

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Faculty of Arts

Health & Behavioural

3. Regional Change and Transformation

Associated Research Centres

Centre for Australian Aotearoa New Zealand Studies

Faculty Research Priority Area

For tuition fee information please see the following:

2011 Postgraduate Handbook 1

Total Credit Points: 24cp

UAC Code: N/A

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC).

Health & Behavioural

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Other tertiary courses approved by the University of Wollongong.

Alternative Entry (Domestic applicants)

2011 Postgraduate Handbook 3

Testamur Title: Doctor of Philosophy

Total Credit Points: 144

Delivery Mode: Supervised individual research

CRICOS Code: 003065C

supervision and facilities for the proposed research are available.

Health & Behavioural

2011 Postgraduate Handbook 5

48 (entry from BA Honours)

disciplinary or interdisciplinary topic.

supervision for the proposed thesis topic.

consultation with supervisors and the HPS.

Health & Behavioural

Further information is available at coursefinder.uow.edu.au or email: fac-arts@uow.edu.au

2011 Postgraduate Handbook 7

Starting Session(s): Currently under review

Master of International Studies

Duration: 1 year full-time or equivalent

UOW Course Code: 1592

CRICOS Code: 064299B

MIST910 International Economic Relations 8 Spring

MIST920 Social Change and Development 8 Autumn

Master of International Studies Advanced

Health & Behavioural

point coursework component of the course has been completed.

MIST910 International Economic Relations 8 Spring

MIST903 Politics in the South Pacific 8 Autumn

MIST904 Diplomatic History 8 N/O 2011

2011 Postgraduate Handbook 9

Graduate Diploma in Arts (Japanese)*

Testamur Title: Graduate Diploma in Arts (Japanese)

Starting Session(s): Currently under review

Graduate Diploma in Arts (Modern Languages)*

Total Credit Points: Currently under review

Phone: 02) 4221 5581

Health & Behavioural

important issues related to the culture of postgraduate

Pre-requisites: None expertise and confidence in using a range of resources for

spoken communication for postgraduate students of any

discipline who have completed their previous studies in a

2011 Postgraduate Handbook 11

Credit Points: 8 Credit Points: 8

interact with history?