Postgraduate Research Guide

How to complete the application form 59 1. DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 1.1 Previous study at Notre Dame – please tick the box if you have ever accepted a place and/or enrolled at The University of Notre Dame Australia. If so, please state your Student Identification Number. 1.2 Please print your name clearly in block letters. Include the name by which you like to be addressed. If your name differs from that on any of your supporting documentation, you are required to provide proof of the change (e.g. marriage certificate or deed poll). Tick the box indicating your gender and print clearly in dd/mm/yyyy format your date of birth. For example, 3 May 1990 is 03051990. 1.3 Please print your residential address during the application period. 1.4 Please print your notification address during the application period, including your postcode. 1.5 Please state your country of birth. If you were not born in Australia, please state the day, month and year of your arrival in Australia. Please state the day, month and year when your permanent residency and/or Australian citizenship was granted. 1.6 Please tick the appropriate box according to your status. Evidence of citizenship/residency status is required. If you tick the box ‘Other’ then you are classified as an international student and will need to complete a different application form. For an International Student Application Form please contact: Fremantle Admissions Office +61 8 9433 0537 admissions@nd.edu.au 1.7 Please indicate if you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background. This information is required by the Commonwealth Department of Education for statistical purposes and will remain confidential. 1.8 Please state your religion. Notre Dame accepts applications from people of all faiths and no faith at all. While Catholic in its tradition, Notre Dame embraces all persons who support the Objects of the University, regardless of their faith. This information is required for statistical purposes only. 1.9 Please indicate all languages spoken at home in order of use. This is for statistical purposes only. 1.10 Please indicate whether you have a disability or medical condition. Prospective students who tick this box, and are eligible for an offer will be informed of services and support available through the University’s Disability Support Officer. The information you provide here will also be included in data which the University provides to the Australian Government Department of Education. Your privacy and confidentiality will be respected and your personal information will be managed in line with the University’s Privacy Policy. While disclosure is voluntary, if you do not advise the University of your requirements before commencing your studies, there may be a delay in making arrangements to meet your needs. 2. STUDY PREFERENCES 2.1.1 Please state your study preferences. 2.1.2 Please state the research area that you propose to investigate. 2.1.3 Note whether you have been in contact with a University staff member to discuss intended research. Please indicate when you wish to commence your study, the Campus you wish to study at, the type of applicant you are, your mode of study and your study load. 3. ACADEMIC RECORD Please state the year that you left school. Please indicate details of your previous study including where you studied, the program you studied, when you studied and if it was completed. 4. RESEARCH BACKGROUND AND PROPOSAL 4.1 Please indicate if any of your employment involved significant research work, the results of which can be verified by an employer. If yes, please describe. 4.2 Please indicate if any of your study involved significant research experience, and provide details of completed theses. 4.3 Please prepare a research background submission, including a description of any research projects you have undertaken in academic or professional contexts, and details of any resulting publications. Additionally, a one page statement outlining your planned area of research is required. This should include how you plan to undertake the project, and analyse your findings. Where possible, list potential supervisors. 5. EMERGENCY CONTACT The University requires that all students nominate an emergency contact person. This is usually someone who is a close relative and/or someone in a position to respond to any action which the University deems appropriate in relation to your welfare. Under the provisions of the Privacy Act, the University will not reveal any personal information to any third party, unless required by law or expressly authorised by you. 2.2 to 2.6 Apply direct notredame.edu.au