Master of Social Science
Information valid for students commencing in 2011.
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Year |
2011 |
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Course Code |
103404 |
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Version |
2 |
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Faculty |
Arts, Education and Social Sciences |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
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Pre-requisites |
Completion of a bachelor degree, or a bachelor degree with honours, or equivalent degree, from this or another university; or Completion of a postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma in a relevant area from this university, and a minimum of at least five years academic and professional experience in a cognate discipline; or Other qualifications recognised by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences as equivalent to the above. |
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Additional selection requirements |
Nil |
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Special admission requirements |
Nil |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
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Credit points |
36 credit points as per course structure |
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Additional course rules |
Nil |
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Additional completion requirements |
Nil |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
SS5100:03 Qualitative Research in Social Science
SS5101:03 Quantitative Research in Social Science
SS5012:12 Social Science Coursework Thesis
Options
Select a major from the table below.
Majors
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Type of major |
Mandatory Single |
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Credit points in major |
18 credit points |
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Special requirements |
Nil |
MAJOR |
AVAILABLE AT |
NOTES |
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Cairns Townsville |
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Cairns Townsville |
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Cairns Townsville |
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Cairns Townsville |
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Cairns Townsville |
External only, not available to international students |
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Cairns Townsville |
External only, not available to international students |
Candidature
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Expected time to complete |
18 months full-time or equivalent part-time |
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Maximum time to complete |
5 years |
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Maximum leave of absence |
1 year |
Progression
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Course progression requisites |
Nil |
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Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) |
No |
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Special assessment requirements |
Nil |
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Accreditation requirements |
Nil |
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Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade |
Nil |
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Supplementary exam for final subject |
A candidate who has failed the final subject towards the degree and who gained 40% or more of the marks for that subject, may be granted a supplementary examination in that subject. |
Advanced Standing
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Eligibility |
Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
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Maximum allowed |
12 credit points, unless part of an approved articulation process |
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Currency |
Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 5 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
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Expiry |
Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 7 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed this course. |
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Other restrictions |
Not applicable |
Award Details
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Inclusion of majors on testamur |
The major studied shall appear on the testamur. |
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Exit with lesser award |
Candidates who exit the course prior to completion, and have completed the relevant number of credit points and appropriate subjects, may be eligible for one of the following awards:
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Course articulation |
Not applicable |
Document Modification History
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Version No. |
Approval Date |
Modification Type |
Effective Date |
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1-09 |
10/2009 |
Original document |
10/2009 |
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1-10 |
04/2010 |
Award Requirements |
01/2011 |