Advanced Diploma of Arts [Exit only]

Course code	16020
Course type	Advanced Diploma (AQF Level 6)
Division	Tropical Environments and Societies

Award Requirements

Course pre-requisites	The Advanced Diploma of Arts may be awarded to students exiting a bachelor degree prior to completing the requirements of that course, provided they meet the award requirements outlined below.
Minimum English language proficiency requirements	Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy.

Credit points

48 credit points

Additional course rules

A maximum of 30 credit points must be completed at level 1

A minimum of 18 credit points must be completed at level 2 or 3

A maximum of 30 credit points may be taken from a single discipline

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion of the Advanced Diploma of Arts, graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of sociological and social change models, theories and perspectives
Identify, analyse, synthesise and act on information, claims and evidence from a range of sources and apply them to known and unknown situations
Communicate information, ideas and reasoned arguments through proficiency in written and spoken English language and a range of technologies
Analyse, plan, design and evaluate solutions to problems in a range of situations exercising initiative and judgement
Demonstrate technical and management functions in working independently and in teams to complete a range of activities within broad parameters
Apply skills and knowledge to undertake paraprofessional work/highly skilled work, and as a pathway for further learning.

Determined by the Division of Tropical Environments and Societies

Expected time to complete	2 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Maximum time to complete	6 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	Students 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 16 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the student has not completed this course.
Other restrictions	Not applicable

Award title	ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF ARTS
Approved abbreviation	AdvDipA
Inclusion of majors on testamur	Not applicable - this course does not have majors
Exit with lesser award	Not applicable
Course articulation	Not applicable