Graduate Certificate of Astronomy

Information valid for students commencing in 2013.

Not offered in 2013

Award Requirements

Course pre-requisites	Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF level 8) Guidelines for Graduate Certificates. Completion of an undergraduate degree in physical science or a related discipline, from this or another University; or
Additional selection requirements	Other qualifications recognised by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Science and Engineering as equivalent to the above.
Special admission requirements	Nil
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements	Students of non-English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed under the Australian International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The IELTS score required for admission to this course can be found in Schedule I of the JCU Admissions policy.

Credit points	12 credit points as per course structure
Additional course rules	Nil
Additional completion requirements	Nil
Learning outcomes	Characteristics of learning outcomes for this course are consistent with those outlined in the Graduate Certificate Guideline in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF level 8).

AS5011:06 Modern Astrophysics

AS5012:06 Astronomy Instrumentation

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Townsville

Expected time to complete	6 months full-time or equivalent part-time
Maximum time to complete	3 years
Maximum leave of absence	1 year

Course progression requisites	Nil
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	No
Special assessment requirements	Nil
Accreditation requirements	Nil
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade	Nil
Supplementary exam for final subject	Not applicable

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.
Maximum allowed	6 credit points
Currency	Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course.
Expiry	Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 13 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree.
Other restrictions	Not applicable

Inclusion of majors on testamur	Not applicable - this course does not have majors
Exit with lesser award	Not applicable
Course articulation	Candidates who complete the Graduate Certificate of Astronomy are eligible for entry to the Graduate Diploma of Astronomy and may be granted advanced standing for all subjects completed under the Graduate Certificate.