2012 student handbook

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Important dates 4

Welcome 6

graduate diploma in education 8

Curriculum and Methodology areas 12

Postgraduate education degrees 20

Your studies 26

Contacting the Professions Hub 32

Your academic Progress 34

glossary and Common terms 38

CONteNts

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“the university of adelaide is one of australia’s oldest and most prestigious universities.”

FIrst seMesterMon 27 February semester 1 regular session begins

Mon 12 March Last day to add courses online

Fri 16 March due date for payment of upfront student contributions and tuition fees

sat 31 March Last day to delete courses from a student’s record

sat 31 March CeNsus date: Last day to withdraw without incurring liability for student contributions or tuition fees

Fri 4 May Last day to withdraw without failure (WNF)

Fri 8 June Last day to withdraw fail (WF)

sat 16 June – sat 30 June exam period

Mon 16 July – sat 21 July supplementary exams

seCONd seMesterMon 23 July semester 2 regular session begins

Mon 6 august Last day to add courses online

Fri 17 august due date for payment of upfront student contributions and tuition fees

Fri 31 august Last day to delete courses from a student’s record

Fri 31 august CeNsus date: Last day to withdraw without incurring liability for student contributions or tuition fees

Fri 14 september Last day to withdraw without failure (WNF)

Fri 26 October Last day to withdraw fail (WF)

sat 3 – sat 17 November exam period

Mon 10 – sat 15 december supplementary exams

IMPOrtaNt dates

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“You’ve become part of a rich tradition of excellence in education and research...”

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CONgratuLatIONs ON beCOMINg a studeNt at tHe uNIversItY OF adeLaIde

studying with the university means you’ve become part of a rich tradition of excellence in education and research, with world class academics and a vibrant student life. established in 1874, the university of adelaide is one of australia’s oldest and most prestigious universities and is widely recognised as the centre of academic learning in south australia.

the Faculty of the Professions is one of five faculties at the university, established in 1996. the Faculty encompasses five separate schools including economics,

Law, education, architecture and business.

the Professions student support Hub, also commonly known as the Professions Hub, services you as a student of the business, economics or education schools.

Make yourself familiar with your new, exclusive surrounds and enjoy this learning journey. We look forward to sharing your successful university career with you.

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seMesteR 1 Education Culture and Diversity Part 1 Curriculum and Methodology Part 1* Teaching Practice I

(5 week placement held in a Secondary School + Lectures)

Curriculum and Assessment of Learning Part 1 Curriculum and Methodology Part 1*

Student Teacher Interaction Part 1 Curriculum and Methodology Part 1*

seMesteR 2 Education Culture and Diversity Part 2 Curriculum and Methodology Part 2* Teaching Practice II

(5 week placement held in a Secondary School + Lectures)

Curriculum and Assessment of Learning Part 2 Curriculum and Methodology Part 2*

Student Teacher Interaction Part 1 Curriculum and Methodology Part 2*

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* students are required to complete a minimum of 3 x 3 unit curriculum and methodology courses. all courses are full year and students must enrol in part 1 in semester 1 and part 2 in semester 2.

* Your Curriculum and Methodology courses are allocated based on the courses that you have completed in your prior tertiary study.

* Your Curriculum and Methodology courses will need to be approved by the course coordinators for each of the C&M subject areas before you enrol into them. this occurs at a Compulsory Information session.

the graduate diploma in education provides you with the opportunity to teach from middle school through to senior secondary school (Years 6-12) and also the opportunity to work with adult learners. It is recognised for teacher registration purposes in south australia, and this registration is in most cases portable to other states and overseas countries.

the graduate diploma in education consists of three parts: educational studies, Curriculum and Methodology studies and teaching Practices.

the program provides a systematic study of issues in education such as professional practice; learning and motivation; the social context of education; student-teacher interaction; and curriculum and assessment in the australian context. It incorporates two 5-week blocks of supervised teaching in schools, one in the metropolitan area and one in country south australia. students are also required to undertake studies in curriculum areas related to undergraduate qualifications and teaching specialisations.

You are strongly encouraged to enrol into your curriculum and methodology courses before you enrol into your core courses.

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eduCatION studIesthere are three full-year compulsory educational studies courses that students must complete.

eduCatION, CuLture & dIversItY Part 1 & 2this course is divided into three modules, which combine to 3 units for the full year. the first module is entitled ‘Culture, education and society’ and aims to introduce students to theories around the diverse constructions of cultures, identities, and institutions in australia. the module examines theories around race and whiteness, gender, cultural pluralism, hybridity, diasporas and power, and how teachers and schools can operate hegemonically to reinforce social ‘norms.’ the complexity of cultural identities is highlighted and some strategies that enable the provision of ‘inclusive’ education to culturally plural groups are suggested.

the second module, Indigenous Perspectives, will focus more specifically on theories and ideas that relate to Indigenous australians. this includes racism, the history and impacts of colonisation, and an overview of ontological perspectives. In addition it will also explore education in contemporary contexts, including health and wellbeing, and social justice. students will be exposed to pertinent policy issues and debates.

the third module, special Needs, takes as its focus those school students requiring particular curriculum and/or pedagogical modifications to enable their learning and success at school. special Needs covers specific kinds of exceptionalities that teachers can encounter in regular classrooms, and includes policies and strategies (such as Negotiated education Plans) organised to address school students’ needs in inclusive and respectful ways.

studeNt teaCHer INteraCtION Part 1 & 2this course assists beginning teachers to examine and reflect upon the dynamics of classroom interactions. such interactions between teachers and students are understood to be the central means where teachers influence the learning process of their students. to achieve insight and responsiveness to the flow of these interactions in the classroom is the mark of a successful teacher. Key aims are to provide beginning teachers with insights into various approaches and factors that govern or inform classroom interactions; attainment of the skills required to create a positive and constructive learning environment; and to examine and be able to implement group based approaches to structure and facilitate classroom learning.

CurrICuLuM & assessMeNt OF LearNINg Part 1 & 2this course is divided into two modules which combine to 3 units for the full year. Module one aims to provide students with an overview of curricula models and frameworks. It examines the theories underlying the design and development of curriculum, the nexus between the understanding of the process involved in the assessment of student learning and to provide them with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage this process are discussed. at the end of the topic students will have developed a range of strategies and skills for critically examining curricula issues, constructing meaningful assessment to gauge student learning as well as have an understanding of state and national developments relating to senior secondary assessment, national statements and profiles, and recent assessment materials from aCer and other sources.

Module two introduces the use of Information and Communications technologies (ICt) into the design of units and lessons across all subject curricula. teachers in south australia are required to have expertise in the embedding of ICt into their unit and lesson design, so that they are able to provide textured ways for their students to increase their ICt literacy and to optimise learning, data retrieval and communication. this course will give preservice teachers exposure to the many avenues through which ICts can augment both curriculum and pedagogy.

teaCHINg PraCtICethe most exciting part of your program will be your two 5 week practices, which are critically important for you to mesh theoretical and professional aspects of your pre-service education. You will undertake two teaching practices; teaching Practice I and teaching Practice II. You must undertake both of the teaching practices and complete teaching Practice I before commencing teaching Practice II. In each practices, you will be under the supervision of a mentor teacher, a school coordinator and a university supervisor who will assess your performance in the classroom environment.

to ensure that you have the opportunity to go on the required two practices, you will be expected to do one practice in the country. You will be able to nominate the school of your choice in regional south australia. the school of education will endeavour on your behalf to get you in there, or a school in the same region. Please note: students are not permitted to organise their own teaching Practices.

You are advised that you must complete the Professional Practice for Practicum course component before they commence your first practice. this session is held in semester 1 only and requires class contact of three hours per week. More information is available in the teaching Practicum Handbook.

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CurrICuLuM aNd MetHOdOLOgY areas

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CurrICuLuM aNd MetHOdOLOgY COursesthe Curriculum and Methodology courses that you are allocated are the subject areas that you will be qualified to teach from Year 6-12 (depending on the number of courses that you have completed in your prior tertiary study). as a general rule, students are required to have completed 6 semesters in each of their teaching areas, in order to qualify to study the Curriculum and Methodology course in the graduate diploma in education.

You Must have the Curriculum and Methodology courses “signed off” before enrolling into them via access adelaide.

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huManities teaching area 1 & or 2 must include:

studies of society and Environment (sOsE) (Year 6-10)

6 semesters of social sciences this should include a combination of studies in: Anthropology, Asian Studies, Classical Studies, european Studies, Gender Studies Geography, history or politics.

Geography (Year 6-12)

SoSe is is a co-requisite with Geography – i.e. if you qualify for Geography than you also qualify for SoSe.

6 semesters of Geography

history (Year 6-12)

SoSe is a co-requisite with history – i.e. if you qualify for history than you also qualify for SoSe.

6 semesters of history

Economics (Year 11-12)

SoSe is a co-requisite with economics – i.e. if you qualify for economics than you also qualify for SoSe.

6 semesters of Economics

business teaching area 1 & or 2 must include:

Accounting (Year 11-12) 6 semesters of Accounting

business studies (Year 11-12) 6 semesters in business Related Courses

one or a combination of: Management, Marketing, Corporate Finance, International business, Accounting, Commerce, entrepreneurship.

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english teaching area 1 & or 2 must include:

General English (Year 6-10) 4 semesters of English Literature

senior English (Year 11-12)

General english is a co-requisite with Senior english – ie if you qualify for Senior english then you also qualify for General english.

6 semesters of English Literature

Courses for teaching english must be literature based. they should focus on the study of a body of texts. Students can only count one english for professional purposes or Film Studies course that is not literature based.

english as a second language (esl) teaching area 1 & or 2 must include:

English as a second Language (Year 6-12)

english as Second Language (Year 6-12) Languages education for teSoL (Year 6-12)

4 semesters of Linguistics

Languages Education for TEsOL (Year 6-12)

4 semesters of Linguistics

geneRal (only allowed to take one of the following)

teaching area 1 & or 2 must include:

Adult Learner No pre-requisites

Alternative Curricula No pre-requisites

Extended specialist Curricula

Must be taken with either Junior Science or SoSe C&M).

Extended specialist Curriculum

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languages teaching area 1 & or 2 must include:

Language Methodology

Co-requisite with all of the courses below ie studied at the same time

4 semesters in one language

Chinese (Year 6-12) 6 semesters of Chinese

French (Year 6-12) 6 semesters of French

German (Year 6-12) 6 semesters of German

Indonesian (Year 6-12) 6 semesters of Indonesian

Italian (Year 6-12) 6 semesters of Italian

Japanese (Year 6-12) 6 semesters of Japanese

spanish (Year 6-12) 6 semesters of spanish

Modern Greek ( Year 6-12) 6 semesters of Modern Greek

Vietnamese (Year 6-12) 6 semesters of Vietnamese

Other Languages 6 semesters of another approved language

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MatheMatics teaching area 1 & or 2 must include:

Junior Mathematics (Year 6-10) Mathematics IA & Ib (or equivalent)

senior Mathematics (Year 11-12)

Junior Mathematics is a co-requisite with Senior Mathematics – ie if you qualify for Senior Maths than you also qualify for Junior Maths.

6 semesters in Mathematics

infoRMation technology (it) teaching area 1 & or 2 must include:

Information Technology (Year 6-12) 6 semesters of Computer science

science teaching area 1 & or 2 must include:

Junior science (Year 6-10)

Co-requisite with all of the courses below – ie studied at the same time eXCept psychology.

4 semesters in two different science areas

Chemistry (Year 11-12) 6 semesters in Chemistry

Physics (Year 11-12) 6 semesters in Physics

biology (Year 11-12) 6 semesters in biology

this includes courses in human biology, botany and Zoology.

Psychology teaching area 1 & or 2 must include:

Psychology (Year 6-12) 6 semesters in Psychology

geNeraL CurrICuLuM aNd MetHOdOLOgY COursesIf you do not have 3 Curriculum and Methodology areas (for instance, Junior english, senior english and History), you will be required to select one of the following courses in your graduate diploma in education.

aduLt LearNer the course will explore life-long, life-wide and continuing learning in formal, informal and non-formal contexts. It will also investigate curriculum design and teaching methodology issues applicable for programs for adult learners, and include discussion of effective and appropriate strategies and techniques for assessment and evaluation of learning processes.

aLterNatIve CurrICuLaWhile the most commonly used curriculum in south australia is the saCsa framework developed by deCs, alternative curricula are becoming more prominent in the australian educational system. alternative curricula are examined in this course, with a particular focus on Montessori, steiner and the International baccalaureate. these curricula are explored in terms of philosophical differences with “mainstream” education, including theorising the student and how they learn, intended outcomes and assessment strategies, pedagogy and classroom practice.

exteNded sPeCIaLIst CurrICuLa Must be taken with either Junior science Or sOse C&M. the course presents information on a range of methodologies and discusses a variety of skills to help you to be better prepared for the start of your teaching career.

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Thinking of further study?The school of Education offers postgraduate programs designed for teachers, trainers, educational consultants or anyone wishing to study Education at a postgraduate level.

Our innovative and contemporary programs can help you:

• discover leadership pathways, tailored to your chosen field

• interact with people who share your passion for educating

• open up your career to new opportunities as a highly respected professional educator in australia or internationally

• enjoy the flexibility of selected online study options, allowing greater balance between work, life and study.

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POstgraduate eduCatION degrees

Master OF eduCatIONthe Master of education is designed for teachers, trainers, educational consultants or educational consultants or others who want to strengthen their knowledge and understanding of education, curriculum development, by undertaking several related specialisations in curriculum areas or areas of education. study pathways will be determined according to specialisations, entry points and desired exits points. Pathways will consist of suites of subjects valued at 12 units (normally exiting with a graduate Certificate); and 48 units or 24 units (dependent on degree of advanced standing) exiting with a Master of education.

Career OPPOrtuNItIes Provides advanced career options for trainers across various industries e.g. police, nursing or business; to teach in higher education including the taFe and university sectors; education consultants; and/or to enhance existing qualifications as a teacher.

study Pathway | 2 yR

• The following four core courses (12 units): – educational Policy studies – Curriculum development and Innovation – Pedagogical engagement and Learning – assessing testing and Measurement

• Twelve elective courses selected from the thematic suites or discipline courses (36 units)• The thematic suites should be selected as a whole unless prior approval is gained for

alternate pathways.

total units 48

Phd study Pathway

If you are seeking to use the Master of education as a qualifying degree for Phd eligibility, you will need to complete 15 units of research Project and 12 units research Methods pathway for entry into ded/Phd.

PrOFessIONaL CertIFICate IN eduCatIONteachers and others who want to specialise in their own sphere of teaching whether it is a curriculum area like History, science or Maths or a particular area of education, eg, educational Leadership, Higher education.

study Pathway | 6 Months PaRt tiMe

total units 6

graduate CertIFICate IN eduCatIONstudy Pathway | 6 Months

• Either the following four courses (12 units) or four elective courses selected from the thematic suites: – educational Policy studies – Curriculum development and Innovation – Pedagogical engagement and Learning – assessing testing and Measurement

• If choosing the electives option, the 12 units should be selected from a single thematic suite.

total units 12

graduate dIPLOMa IN eduCatIONaL studIesstudy Pathway | 1 yR

• The following four core courses (12 units): – educational Policy studies – Curriculum development and Innovation – Pedagogical engagement and Learning – assessing testing and Measurement

• Four elective courses selected from the thematic suites or discipline courses (12 units).

total units 24

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tHeMatIC studIes LIst

coRe couRses

education policy Studies Curriculum development and Innovation

pedagogical engagement and Learning Assessing, testing and Measurement

leadeRshiP tRaining and innovation

educational Leadership in diverse Contexts Adult Learning and Knowledge Management

Fundamentals of Leadership^ Managing Contemporary organisations

policy Analysis and Implementation Vocational education Contexts

MeasuReMent and assessMent

Measurement, evaluation and Assessment in education

Advanced Approaches to Quantitative research

exam of Info and Analysis of Frequency and Count data

education Minor project

Introduction to Quantative educational Methods

ReseaRch Methods

educational Inquiry (Core and any other three)

Qualitative Approaches to educational research

Introduction to Quantitative educational Methods

Advanced Approaches to Quantitative research

education Minor project

higheR education and ReseaRch tRaining

university teaching for effective Student Learning

reflective practice in Learning and teaching

Curriculum development Assessment and evaluation

research based Learning and teaching

inteRnational baccalauReate (not offeRed until 2013)

philosophical underpinning of Ib - A Case Study Apporach

Curriculum Frameworks and Assessment in Ib

productive pedagogies in Ib education Minor project

histoRy cuRRiculuM*

ACArA history Facilitating Student engagement

Creative teaching in history Curriculum

understanding history as a discipline history Curriculum project

science, MatheMatics and technology

Introductory Mathematics & Science education Middle Years Science for teachers

Mathematics education and pedagogy for teachers

Issues in Science, Maths and technology education

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online leaRning (higheR education)*

ICt Literacy in higher education online Learning design, Assessment and evaluation

online Learning Communities the Changing nature of educational research

otheR education couRses

Alternative education Indigenous education

Mathematics education neuroscience and education

Classroom Voices, Context and Cultures educational Counselling for Adolescents

educational Issues in a Global Community Innovations in teaching, Learning and Assessment

ReseaRch PRojects¥

education Minor project (3 units) education Major project (6 units)

education research project (9 units) education dissertation (12 units)

up to 12 units of courses from any discipline studies deemed to be appropriate in Mathematics, science, agricultural science, Information technology, Languages, History, geography, Psychology, english, esL, Music and business.

Notes

^ these courses are only available to students who meet the relevant admission requirements for the Master of business administration.

* these courses are only available online.

¥ students must provide a short research proposal of the field they wish to investigate, to enable appropriate supervisor matching.

† discipline electives must be approved prior to enrolment.

Pre-requIsItesMany courses have pre-requisites. If a course information lists pre-requisites, the course requires prior knowledge learnt from the listed courses.

each semester, the Professions Hub performs pre-requisite checks. If you do not satisfy the pre-requisite conditions, you will be un-enrolled from the course.

Prerequisites are listed on the Course Planner.

assuMed KNOWLedgeIf a course has ‘assumed knowledge’, then the content taught in that course will expand on prior knowledge taught in another course. It is also strongly recommended that you do not take a course without having the ‘assumed Knowledge’ as specified.

Assumed knowledge for courses is listed on the Course Planner.

eNrOLMeNtsWe have developed a website to walk you through the enrolment process, from accepting your offer to what you need to do before classes start.

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YOur PrOFessIONs Hub

servICesthe Professions Hub, or the Hub, is an exclusive service for students enrolled in Commerce, Finance, economics and education.

front counter – open Monday to friday 9am-5pm

the Hub front counter offers a range of services, including help with enrolment, study plans, completing forms and critical date information. You can also book appointments with Program advisers here as well as have answered any general enquiries.

at the front counters, you can seek advice about:

• Specific programs from Program Advisers• Overseas study from our specialised Mobility Officer• Questions specific to international students from our International Executive Officer,

such as advanced standing

computer labs

there are computing labs located on the ground floor, and level 1 and 2 of Nexus 10. they are available 24 hours and provide access to computing facilities for completing assignments and tutorial work. to access these labs after hours, you will need your student Id card.

Printing

Printers are available in the computer labs. When using any computer in any computer suite, if you notice a printer is not working, you should contact Its by using the phone next to the printer and dialling 8313 3000 or emailing the help desk.

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wireless internet

the Professions Hub has wireless internet access throughout the building more information on the wireless network, including configuration, services and support can be found by visiting the website.

assignment drop boxes

the drop boxes are where you submit your assignments on or before the due date.

Overdue assignments should be submitted in the late submission box next to the drop boxes, or can be submitted over the front counter.

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COMPuters avaILabLe arOuNd tHe rest OF tHe uNIversItY

Plaza(Hub Central)

Security House

Professions Student Hub

Barr Smith Library24 hour suite: 30 computersRest of library: various times available

Professions Student Hub40 computersOpen 24 hoursFirst Year Learning Centre: 21 computersMon-Fri 7am-7pmLevel 2 Computer Labs: 200+ computersMon-Fri 7am-7pm

Security House233 North TerraceBasement: 64 computersMon-Fri 8am-6pmLevel 1: 20 computersOpen 24 hours

Hub Central200+ computersOpen 24 hours

YOur PLaCes tO reLax aNd studYuPstaIrs: the Hub is open 24 hours. all you need to do is swipe your card to enter!

Santos Room(Teaching purposes only)

Stairs down to ground floor and

basement study area

Computer and study areas

Stairs

Postgraduate FoyerLounges, study tables andshort-term computers.Open 24 hours

BankSA Room(Teaching purposes only)

Santos Room(Teaching purposes only)

PG Front Counter

Open Mon-Fri9am–5pm

Toilets

Toilets

Professions Learning Centre (PLC) Offices

PG Kitchen

PrOFessIONs LearNINg CeNtrebusiness Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

Located on Level 1, Nexus 10, Majoribanks Wing the Professions Learning Centre provides learning and academic support to all postgraduate coursework students, such as:

• How to structure your assignment• Written language structures• Listening and note-taking skills• Time management• Examination preparation• Writing a covering letter and CV

Just email the Professions Learning Centre to make an appointment time, or visit the website.

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YOur PLaCes tO reLax aNd studYdOWNstaIrs

Cafe• Outdoor and indoor seating areas• Monday to Thursday 8am–6.30pm• Friday 8am–5pm• Closed weekends & public holidays

Professions Hub Foyer• Lounges, study tables and short term computers• Open 24 hours

STAIRS Down to Professions Hub Basement • Red, blue and green seminar rooms• Quiet study area with study booths and lounges• Open 24 hours

LIFTS Up to Level 2Computer Suites Assignment Dropboxes

UG Front Counter• Monday to Friday 9am–5pm

Outside seated areawith data and electricty ports

CONtaCtINg tHe PrOFessIONs Hub

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FaCe tO FaCe suPPOrtthe Professions Hub administrative staff can provide you with general advice and information on your program, while course specific questions can be answered by a Program adviser. to make an appointment with a Program adviser, contact the Hub via email, phone or come and see us at the front counter.

Office Hours: Monday - Friday , 9am – 5pm, including semester breaks

Location: undergraduate: ground Floor; Postgraduate: First Floor. Marjoribanks Wing of NEXUs 10 (Corner of Pulteney and North terrace).

PHONeWant to speak to someone but can’t come in to the Professions Hub? Phone Monday to Friday 9am-5pm undergraduate: 8313 4755 / 8313 8131 Postgraduate: 8313 6455

eMaILIf you can’t find your answer on our website, you can email your question to ughub@adelaide.edu.au or pghub@adelaide.edu.au

You will receive a response from a staff member within 2 business days.

FaCebOOK aNd tWItterLike us on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter to stay up to date on critical dates, events and announcements.

PrOFessIONs Hub bLOgConstantly updated, the Professions hub blog is full of event info and important information.

WebsIteThe official website of the Professions hub. Here you will find your enrolment information, all downloads and forms and much, much more.

Video walk-through of the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Facilities:

YOur aCadeMIC PrOgress

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PrIzesIf you achieve outstanding academic grades within your courses, then you may be awarded a prize which will also be recorded on your academic transcript.

aCadeMIC INtegrItYas a student of the university, it is important that you are familiar with the Academic honesty & Assessment Obligations Coursework student Policy, which includes issues associated with plagiarism and cheating in exams and, in turn, your responsibilities.

the university has devised a list of resources to help you with your studies, such as strategies to avoid plagiarism. In the Hub, you also have access to an academic Integrity Officer if you would like to speak to someone directly, and can make an appointment at the front counter.

uNsatIsFaCtOrY aCadeMIC PrOgress the university monitors your academic progress so that it can assist you in the successful completion of your program. to learn more about this, review the university’s Unsatisfactory Academic Progress Policy.

exaMINatIONsat the end of each semester, many courses require you to sit an exam. the official examination timetable will be available on the web towards the end of each semester.

university staff are not permitted to provide examination times to you over the telephone or in response to your personal enquiries.

CONtaCt HOurs Full Time

You are expected to treat full time study like a full time job. this requires 40 + hours of your time each week spent on both contact time (attending tutorials, lectures and workshops) and non-contact time (spent completing the set readings, writing assignments and revising for examinations).

If you are an International student, then you must study full time as per the requirements stated on your student visa.

Part Time

If you are a domestic student, then you can study part time without notifying the university. Part time study can be as minimal as one subject per semester.

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Pg MeNtOr PrOgraMthe mentoring program offers first year Postgraduate students in business, economics and education the chance to benefit from the experiences of senior postgraduate students.

the program incorporates social activities and practical information sessions for students. there will be all sorts of fun and interesting activities in 2012, so stay tuned and check your inbox for upcoming events! For more information and how to be involved visit the website.

aLuMNIAdelaide onLION is a professional networking site that provides opportunities for university of adelaide alumni to connect with the university and fellow alumni within a safe and secure online environment.

the main features of adelaide onLION include:

• Alumni Search facility• Career Centre (job search, post a resume, find an employee)• Perpetual Email forwarding service• Exclusive Alumni Benefits and more…..

WHO Is eLIgIbLe?adelaide onLION is open to graduates, current and former staff and current and former students of the university.

gLOssarY & COMMON terMs

Academic Transcript - Your academic transcript contains the complete record of all of the courses that you have studied and the grades that you have received at the university of adelaide.

Academic Year - the academic year (or academic cycle) is divided into two 12-13 week semesters, each followed by an examination period. semester 1 runs from late February to mid June, and semester 2 from late July to early November. there is a two week mid-semester break in each semester.

Access Adelaide - Access Adelaide is a web-based information interface for students and academic teaching staff. students use access adelaide to enrol online, change contact details, view personal information, view examination times, obtain official results and enter graduation details.

Advanced standing - similar to recognition of prior study or recognition of prior learning that may lead to a student being granted admission to a program at an advanced level.

bachelor’s degree - the bachelor’s degree is an undergraduate award requiring successful completion of 72-144 units of credit (depending upon the award requirements).

Census Date - the last day a student can withdraw from a course(s) without incurring liability for student contributions or tuition fees.

Class - Within each course there are classes that students enrol into. these are identified by the class number. such classes could be lectures, tutorials or practicals etc.

Class Number - unique identifying number for individual classes (lectures and tutorials) used when enrolling in a class at a specific day, time and location.

Combined Degree - a combined degree is an academic program that leads to the award of one university of adelaide degree that includes components from two degree programs and satisfies the minimum requirements of one but not both individual degrees. upon graduation a single parchment will be received, awarding only the Combined degree.

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the award is economical in terms of time and expense, but generally allows for little or no elective study. those who wish to complete more than one award can study two degrees concurrently, but the combined and double degree pathways do provide packages that can generally be completed in less time and with fewer courses than if the awards were being studied concurrently. see also double degree.

Concurrent Degree - this is similar to a double degree in that the assembly entitles the graduate to two separate degrees. It differs in that the assembly is ‘built’ by the student over time, first gaining entry to one of the degree programs and, at a later time, gaining entry to another program. Concurrent degrees generally have no guarantee of a particular length of time in which the award is achievable and are not nominated as ‘double degrees’ with their own admission Centre code. Over time some of these constructions become formalised as double degrees as institutions realise that many students wish to take those particular pathways.

Core course - Compulsory courses which must be passed in order for the student to graduate from a program of study.

Co-requisite - a course that must be studied in the same semester as another, usually related or dependent, course.

Credit for previous study - In some cases students may receive credit for previous tertiary study (also referred to as advanced standing/status/exemptions) on the basis of studies successfully completed at another institution. this is particularly the case with studies taken at other universities, but some taFe studies are also accepted for credit towards university programs.

Degree - a degree is any of a wide range of university programs, including bachelor, Honours, Masters and other awards, also called a program.

Discipline - discipline is a term used interchangeably with ‘area of study’.

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Double Degree - this term is often used loosely to describe the assembling of two different degrees. the arrangement provides for broad career options and great depth, however some students undertaking these degrees may not be able to select all the courses they want to do due to timetable restrictions. However, they may extend the length of their program to capture their preferred courses. the sataC guide makes it clear which stream leads to a combined award and which to a double, using stream codes. see also Combined degree.

Faculty - the university is sectioned into principal academic divisions in which teaching and research are conducted and are called ‘faculties’. there are five academic faculties that make up the university of adelaide.

Grade Point Average (GPA) - Your GPA is the average of the grades obtained in all courses, weighted by the unit value of each course. If you are enrolled in more than one program, you will have a Program gPa for each, calculated using the final grades for the courses associated with each program.

honours degree - Obtaining an honours award involves an additional full-time year of study (or equivalent) following completion of a bachelor program, or additional study with a research element included in the final year (or years) of a bachelor program.

Lecture - a lecture is an oral and audio-visual presentation, usually given by a subject matter expert (the lecturer), intended to convey critical information, history, background, theories and equations to a group of people about a particular subject area relevant to a course of study. Lectures run from 50 minutes up to two hours in length and can contain anywhere from 2-200 people. students are expected to listen carefully and take notes with little guidance from the lecturer in identifying what should be recorded.

Lecturer - Lecturers are instructors or presenters that deliver information to groups of students in a lecture or seminar setting. they are similar to tutors, as most lecturers also teach.

Major - a major is a part of an academic program consisting of a set of defined courses, from a recognised discipline area and, if appropriate, supporting courses from other discipline areas, which form a significant part of an academic program. students select and transfer between majors according to their selection of units of study. One or more majors may be prescribed in order to satisfy course requirements.

MyUni - MyUni is a personalised online space for students. It delivers information and services directly through a central location, while also allowing users to customise certain information. students are able to access details such as examination seat numbers, results, timetables and enrolment variations.

Parchment - a parchment is the official certification of a student’s completion of a degree, diploma or certificate. It contains the signatures of the Chancellor and vice-Chancellor, and bears the official seal of the university.

Plan (or academic plan; study plan) - each program must have at least one defined plan. a plan defines each of the specialisations/streams which might be available in a degree/diploma. as a result of this specialisation, you are required to complete a number of core courses and may have some choice of non-core courses (or electives). as you move through each semester of study, the plan should indicate the units that you have completed, the courses that you are currently studying, and those you are still yet to complete for your selected majors, sub-majors or minors. Plans are also used when applying for exchange study or credit for previous study to demonstrate how a specific course or unit of study fits into a prescribed plan of study.

Postgraduate - Postgraduate students have completed an undergraduate qualification such as a bachelor’s degree and are continuing their studies by completing an award such as a graduate Certificate, graduate diploma, Masters degree, Phd or doctorate.

Program - Program is the award you are working towards. It is made up of courses, each of which are attributed a unit value. to earn your award, you need to have successfully completed a certain number of study units. the way these are put together for your award is called your ‘program’. see also degree.

school - Faculties are divided into schools, which are defined by disciplines. For example, the Faculty of the Professions has five schools. business, economics, education, architecture and Law.

Transition - movement or change from one state to another. For example, the transition from school to university, or from first year to second year, or undergraduate to postgraduate.

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True Double Degree - to be accurate, a double degree is such an assembly that has been identified by the institution as being an approved combination, one that can be done within a certain number of years of full-time study, given the timetabling limitations of the institution. In this process, cross credit is awarded between the degrees for subjects undertaken in each. this enables the student to complete their studies with less expense than would be necessary if they were to undertake a Concurrent degree. the assembly entitles the graduate to the award of two separate degrees.

Undergraduate - a student studying a foundation university program, such as a bachelor’s degree. students who go on to do Honours are classified as graduate students, having completed an undergraduate program.

Unified - Unified is the student portal that allows you access access adelaide, Myuni and your student email all with a single log in.

Units - each course is given a unit value and each program requires the accumulation of a total number of units according to the degree pattern.

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