Postgraduate Research Guide

1 MY DEGREE WAS COMPLETED MORE THAN 10 YEARS AGO. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? A previous university degree will meet the entry requirements for most courses. Degrees which have been awarded more than 10 years prior to the date of enrolment will not be considered for advanced standing but may meet academic entry requirements. 2 SHOULD I PROVIDE MY DEGREE CERTIFICATE OR TRANSCRIPTS OF STUDY? When applying to the University, it is essential that we see the results of previous study (the transcript) and the certificate of completion. It should be stated on the degree transcript that the degree is complete. If this is not stated, a certified copy of the award will be necessary. 3 CAN I APPLY FOR RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (ADVANCED STANDING)? Yes, applicants who have successfully completed units at other tertiary or further education institutions in Australia or overseas within the last 10 years may be eligible for Advanced Standing. It is recommended that applicants seeking Advanced Standing discuss this possibility during their admissions interview. After receiving an offer, applicants should submit an Application for Advanced Standing to the Dean of the relevant School at the time of enrolment. 4 I HAVE INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, BUT AM APPLYING AS A DOMESTIC STUDENT. WHAT DO I DO? Complete a domestic student application form and include certified copies of your international qualifications. If your qualifications are in a language other than English, you must have your qualification translated and provide the Admissions Office with certified copies of the translation and qualification or award. This translation must be transcribed and stamped by a National Accreditation Authority of Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) certified translator. You must also provide the Admissions Office with certified copies of the translation and originals of the qualification or award. 5 WHAT DOES CERTIFIED COPY MEAN? A certified copy is a photocopy of an original document that has been sighted, stamped and signed by a certifying agent. The people who can do this include Justices of the Peace, accountants, teachers, school/college principals, doctors, postmasters and pharmacists. All copies of transcripts and official documents accompanying an application must be certified. Alternatively, members of the Notre Dame Admissions Office can verify your documents for admission purposes only. 6 CAN I DEFER AND IF SO, FOR HOW LONG? Yes, you can defer your place in most courses for up to 12 months. Complete the Request for Deferred Commencement form outlining the reasons for deferral. You can also take time off during your studies (leave of absence). No more than four semesters leave of absence over the length of the course is allowed, and all degrees must be completed within certain time limits. 7 I AM GOING AWAY DURING THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS, WHAT CAN I DO? If you are away and are not able to deal personally with your application, you can authorise a person to act on your behalf. Please complete the Authorisation to Act on your behalf form at the back of this guide. This is particularly important in regard to acceptance of your offer. FA Notre Dame DISCLAIMER – © 2018 | Under the Higher Education Support Act (2003), The University of Notre Dame Australia is obliged to provide students with a course assurance arrangement. Details of this arrangement are outlined on the University’s web page. The information in this guide is correct at the time of printing but may be subject to change. Applicants are strongly advised to contact the University and check the University website for current information. The University reserves the right to withdraw, alter or vary any course, unit of study, course content, assessment method or tuition fee that it offers or to vary course arrangements or impose limitations on enrolment. The University has obtained accreditation information in this guide from professional bodies offering accreditation for registration into a profession. Applicants are strongly advised to obtain current accreditation information by contacting the University, checking the University website and contacting professional bodies. The University of Notre Dame Australia will not be liable to you or to any other person for any loss or damage (including direct, consequential or economic loss or damage) however caused, including by negligence or otherwise, which may result directly or indirectly from or the use of, or reliance upon, this guide.