Graduate Diploma in Arts
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ARTS (JAPANESE)
The Graduate Diploma in Arts (Japanese) is a twelve-month, 48 credit
point, Japanese language program, commencing in April 2001.
The purpose of the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Japanese) is to provide
candidates with one year as a full-time student at a Japanese University
with which the University of Wollongong has an exchange agreement. The
Diploma is awarded after successful completion of the exchange University's
course and examination upon return to the University of Wollongong.
Minimum requirement for entry: a degree at Bachelor level, preferably
in Japanese language. (This degree is not intended for students whose
first language is Japanese).
Students accepted for entry into the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Japanese)
take the following subject:
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ARTS (MODERN LANGUAGES)
The purpose of the Graduate Diploma in Arts is to provide, in a recognised
university course, a means for graduates with limited acquaintance with
European or Asian languages, thought and culture to acquire competence
in these areas at a reasonably advanced level.
Students are required to complete 28 credit points from Undergraduate
Arts Course Structures under Languages.
The remaining 20 credit points may be chosen from subjects listed under
Modern Languages or other Programs in the Arts
Course Structures. These will be approved by the Head of Modern Languages
Program.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ARTS (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND
SOCIETY)
The aim of this course is to enable graduates with a limited acquaintance
with the history and philosophy of science and technology or the role
of science and technology in contemporary society, to acquire an understanding
of these subjects to a reasonably advanced level.
Entry to the Course
Candidates will normally have a Bachelor's degree. Admission to candidature
for the Graduate Diploma is on recommendation of the Associate Dean, Graduate
Studies and Research in consultation with the Head of the Head of the
Science, Technology and Society Program.
Course Program
The Graduate Diploma shall be subject to the Course
Rules for the Award of Graduate Diplomas together with the following
conditions: candidates are required to complete subjects totalling 48
credit points from those listed in the Undergraduate Arts Course Structures
under Science, Technology and Society.
Of these at least 24 must be from 300-level subjects and the remainder
from 200-level subjects. Subject to the joint approval of the Head of
the Science, Technology and Society Program and the Head of the other
program concerned, 12 credit points may be taken from suitable subjects
listed in the Arts Course Structures
under other Programs; a candidate may not include in his or her graduate
diploma program any course component which substantially duplicates a
subject or part of a subject previously passed by the candidate as part
of any degree or diploma already held or previously attempted; the selection
of courses and the program of study shall be approved by the Associate
Dean, Graduate Studies and Research in consultation with the Head of Program.
Duration of the Course
A full-time candidate shall normally complete the diploma in one academic
year, a part-time candidate in no less than two and no more than three
academic years.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ARTS (SOCIOLOGY)
The purpose of the Graduate Diploma in Arts is to provide graduates who
have a limited knowledge of Sociology a means of acquiring a sociological
competence at a reasonably advanced level. The Head of Program will advise
intending students on which course structure is most appropriate to their
interests.
Entry to the Course
Candidates will normally have a Bachelor's degree. Admission to candidature
for the Graduate Diploma is on recommendation of the Associate Dean, Graduate
Studies and Research in consultation with the Head of the Sociology Program
who shall assess the applicant's aptitude for sustained sociological study
at a reasonably advanced level.
Course Program
The Graduate Diploma will be subject to the Course
Rules for the award of Graduate Diplomas together with the following
conditions: candidates are required to complete subjects totalling 48
credit points from those listed in the undergraduate Arts Course Structures
under 'Sociology'. Of the 48
credit points, at least 24 must be from 300-level subjects and the remainder
from 200-level subjects; a candidate may not include in his or her Graduate
Diploma program any course component which substantially duplicates a
subject or part of a subject previously passed by the candidate as part
of any degree or diploma already held or previously attempted. The selection
of subjects and the program of study shall be approved by the Head of
Program.
Duration of the Course
A full-time candidate shall normally complete the diploma in one academic
year, a part-time candidate in no less than two and no more than three
academic years.
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