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Academic Policies, Procedures and Guidelines


Approaches to Flexible Learning

Implications and issues to be considered

Award and Field of Study Abbreviations

Tables providing the most recent abbreviations of awards and fields of study approved by University Council.

Deferment of Acceptance of Offer

This policy relates to deferment of acceptance of and Offer of Place made under the Admissions Rules. The procedures and guidelines for deferment of continuing enrolment (described as 'leave of absence' within the current student information system) remain unaffected by this policy

Flexible Delivery of Courses and Subjects

Advice for academic staff on procedures for approval of flexible delivery, and for implementation of flexible delivery on the student information system

Generic skills and attributes of University of Canberra graduates from undergraduate and postgraduate coursework courses

In addition to the academic requirements of their course graduates of UC undergraduate and coursework programs are expected to acquire a range of generic skills and attributes.  There is a similar statement for graduates from higher degree by research programs

Generic skills and attributes of University of Canberra graduates from higher degree by research programs

In addition to the academic requirements of their course graduates of UC higher degrees by research are expected to acquire a range of generic skills and attributes.  There is a similar statement for graduates from undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs

Grade Point Average Policy

This policy sets out the purposes for which the Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated at the University of Canberra and the principles to be employed in determining GPAs

Honours Degrees and Degrees with Honours Guidelines & Procedures

Information on types of honours programmes, relationship between honours programmes and other courses, etc.

Policy Framework for Professional Doctorates by Coursework

This policy provides a framework within which a School can develop a professional doctorate by coursework. The policy will be reviewed as part of the implementation of the Report of the Review of the Postgraduate Program, undertaken in 2001

Policy and Procedures for Admission

The purpose of this policy is to set out the University's  policy on admission to courses.  The policy provides general information about admission policy, admission requirements, and admission procedures.  More detailed information is provided in other documents referred to throughout the policy and listed in Section 2.

Policy and procedures for courses leading to postgraduate coursework degrees

The purpose of this document is provide guidance to Schools in the development of courses for accreditation and to set out University policy and procedures on postgraduate coursework courses.

Procedures for the Introduction and Accreditation of New Courses, Course and Subject Change

Information for academics and administrators.

Quality Assurance for Offshore Teaching (PDF format)

This document has been drafted for offshore teaching.  In general, however, much of the policy is also relevant for collaborative teaching arrangements offered off-campus in Australia, and for online courses taught chiefly to offshore students.  Until those policies are developed, this policy should be used for those situations.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):  Advice on RPL for Applicants

This procedural document provides guidelines on applying for the recognition of learning experiences from sources other than Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications.  It includes details on RPL provisions for UC courses and units.

Report of the Working Party on the Postgraduate Program

Report of the Working Party to Review the Postgraduate Program (Shaping the Future of Advanced Professional & Research Studies at the University of Canberra)

Student Equity Plan 2002 - 2004 

Subject Outline:  Part 1 (see below)
Subject Outline:  Part 2 (see below)

From 2005 the University is introducing a new format for Unit Outlines. The new format is designed to be a more concise document which will be simpler for staff to produce and result in more consistency across the University.

To facilitate implementation of the new format, a Word template has been produced which can be downloaded below together with a guide on how to complete the template.

What was previously referred to as Subject Outline Part 2 will now be contained in two separate documents.

Links to these documents are embedded in the Unit Outline template. In addition they  are given on the Unit Outline Index Page and the documents will also be available in hard copy format throughout the University.

Study Assistance Scheme

Application form for time release to undertake higher degree studies.

Teaching and Learning Framework 2001 (PDF format)

This framework is both a guide to effective teaching for staff and a public presentation of the central role of learning in the life of the University.  It also includes assumptions about teaching and leaning, expectations for good practice, and the desired attributes of UC graduates.  The framework discusses different approaches to planning for continuous improvement in teaching and learning.

Undergraduate Courses Leading to Bachelor Degrees

The policy on the form and structure of undergraduate courses that has developed in the context of the new academic program for the University of Canberra.

Visitor Protocol and Hospitality

This document has been prepared as a guide to the level of hospitality, the protocols to be observed and who should pay for some of the main groups of visitors expected on campus.

 


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