ND3304_2019 PG Guide Coursework_WEB

56 Notre Dame Postgraduate Guide Fremantle Campus We consider the whole person WE USE A COMPREHENSIVE ADMISSIONS PROCESS THAT TAKES INTO CONSIDERATION YOUR PERSONAL QUALITIES, PRIOR LEARNING AND REASONS FOR UNDERTAKING POSTGRADUATE STUDY. ADMISSION PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS POSTGRADUATE COURSEWORK STUDENTS The following information outlines the indicative minimum entry requirements for graduate programs by coursework or coursework and dissertation. The personal qualities and professional experience of each applicant will also be taken into account when assessing the applicant for admission. Some courses also require a minimum period of professional experience and/or other academic requirements. Please refer to the chosen study area for more details. The minimum entry requirements are as follows: ›› Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas require a Bachelor’s degree. ›› Master’s programs require a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, completed at a high standard and may require completion of a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma level study first. RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING The University will consider, on an individual basis, requests for prior workplace and life experience to be assessed as a basis for admission into graduate courses. RESEARCH STUDENTS The selection of any student to undertake a research degree is based not only on the qualifications of the candidate, but also on the identification of academic staff who are professionally qualified to provide the high-quality research supervision demanded by the University. Admission generally requires the following: Master of Philosophy – A Bachelor’s degree completed to a high standard. Master’s by research – A Bachelor’s degree completed to a high standard, a Bachelor’s degree with high level Honours or a coursework by Master’s degree with a dissertation component. Students without experience in research methods will be required to address this through coursework. Professional Doctorate and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – An Honours or Master’s level degree, completed to a high standard. Previous research experience or professional practice may be required. Please refer to the Postgraduate Guide (Research) for more information.