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Authorised changes to course, minor, major, specialisation and research area entries in the 2018 Handbook:

are detailed below
are recorded as a note in the relevant entry
supercede any previously published information in the Handbook.

The notes in this register must be read in conjunction with the corresponding course, minor, major, specialisation or research area entry provided in the 2018 Handbook.

Entries in this change register

Courses, minors, majors, specialisations and research areas are listed under the relevant level heading in alphabetical order.

Double degrees

After a review of double degree course entries in the Handbook, these entries now include the requirements and other information from the component single degree courses. Follow the links below to see the updated course entries.

A2004 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Music
A2005 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Fine Art
B2006 Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Global Studies
B2008 Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Computer Science
B2009 Bachelor of Commerce Specialist and Bachelor of Computer Science
B2012 Bachelor of Business Specialist and Bachelor of Arts
B2013 Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Business Specialist
B2014 Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Commerce Specialist
B2015 Bachelor of Commerce Specialist and Bachelor of Information Technology
B2016 Bachelor of Commerce Specialist and Bachelor of Science
B2017 Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Information Technology
B2018 Bachelor of Business Specialist and Bachelor of Information Technology
B2019 Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Arts
C2002 Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Arts
C2003 Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Science
D3002 Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts
D3003 Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce
D3004 Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Music
D3005 Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Science
D3006 Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Fine Art
D3007 Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Business
D3009 Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Information Technology
E3002 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts
E3003 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce Specialist
E3004 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Biomedical Science
E3005 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce
E3006 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Design
E3007 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Science
E3008 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science
E3009 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Architectural Design
E3010 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Computer Science
E3011 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Information Technology
F2004 Bachelor of Design and Bachelor of Business
F2005 Bachelor of Design and Bachelor of Information Technology
F2006 Bachelor of Fine Art and Bachelor of Information Technology
F2007 Bachelor of Fine Art and Bachelor of Business
F2009 Bachelor of Design and Bachelor of Media Communication
L3002 Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
L3003 Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts
L3004 Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Biomedical Science
L3005 Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce
L3006 Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Music
L3007 Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Science
L3009 Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Global Studies
S2003 Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Global Studies
S2004 Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Computer Science
S2005 Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Music
S2006 Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts
S2007 Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Courses

3194 Master of Philosophy

Requirements, Specialisations, Centre for Health Economics

Removed the following units:

BEX5651, BEX6100, BEX6200, BEX6300

A0503 Diploma of Higher Education Studies

Progression to further studies

Amended entry requirements for progression to Bachelor of Computer Science

Students must complete the course within the standard course duration. Students are required to meet a minimum weighted average mark (WAM) score of 60 to qualify for progression

A6002 Master of Bioethics

Course requirements

The following text:

Students admitted at entry level 2 complete 72 points, comprising Part B and Part C Option 1 (Research pathway) or Option 2 (Discipline electives).

Replaces:

Students admitted at entry level 2 complete 72 points, comprising Part B and Part C.

Text changes to Part A. Foundations for advanced bioethics (24 points)

Text: "b. One discipline elective unit (12 points) from Part C (Option 2)" replaces: "b. One unit (12 points) from the electives listed in Part C"

Text changes to Part B. Core master's study (48 points)

Text: "b. Two discipline elective units (24 points) from Part C (Option 2)" replaces: "b. Two units (24 points) from Part C option b."
Text removed: "* Students electing to complete APG5856 and the research thesis option in Part C should consult the course coordinator."

Text changes to Part C. Advanced expertise (24 points)

The following text:

Students admitted at Entry Level 1 complete Option 1, 2 or 3 below.

Students admitted at Entry Level 2 complete either Option 1 or 2 below.

Option 1 Research Option

The following unit/s:

APG5848 Research thesis (24 points)** or APG5849 Research thesis A (12 points) and APG5850 Research thesis B (12 points)

** Students admitted to the course at entry level 3 who wish to complete this 24 point research thesis should consult with the course coordinator.

Option 2 Discipline Electives

Two units (24 points) from the following:

APG5080 Bioethics and the body
APG5081 Public health ethics
APG5394 Questions of life and death
APG5617 Human research ethics
APG5729 Clinical ethics*
APG5730 Bioethics, public policy, and the law
APG5732 Ethical issues in professional life
any capstone unit not completed in Part B

Option 3 Complimentary Electives

Up to 24 points of approved units from the following Arts Graduate coursework programs. All units are available unless marked with an asterisk (*)

These units must be selected from Part B: Core Master's study and/or Part C: Advanced expertise

A6001 Master of Applied Linguistics
A6003 Master of Communications and Media Studies
A6004 Master of Cultural and Creative Industries
A6006 Master of International Development Practice
A6008 Master of Journalism
A6009 Master of Tourism
A6010 Master of International Relations
A6012 Master of International Sustainable Tourism Management

Replaces:

Students complete either a. or b. below:

a. The following unit/s:

APG5848 Research thesis (24 points) or APG5849 Research thesis A (12 points) and APG5850 Research thesis B (12 points)**

** Students admitted to the course at entry level 3 who wish to complete this 24 point research thesis should consult with the course coordinator.

b. Two units (24 points) from the following:

APG5080 Bioethics and the body
APG5081 Public health ethics
APG5394 Questions of life and death
APG5617 Human research ethics
APG5729 Clinical ethics
APG5730 Bioethics, public policy, and the law
APG5732 Ethical issues in professional life
any capstone unit not completed in Part B

A6003 Master of Communications and Media Studies

Course requirements

The following text:

Students admitted at entry level 2 complete 72 points, comprising Part B and Part C Option 1 (Research pathway) or Option 2 (Discipline electives).

Replaces:

Students admitted at entry level 2 complete 72 points, comprising Part B and Part C.

Text changes to Part B. Core master's study (48 points)

Text: "c. One discipline elective unit (12 points) from Part C (Option 2). " replaces: "c. One unit (12 points) from Part C, option b."

Text changes to Part C. Advanced expertise (24 points)

The following text:

Students admitted at Entry Level 1 complete option 1, 2 or 3 below.

Students admitted at Entry Level 2 complete either Option 1 or 2 below.

Option 1 Research Pathway

The following unit/s:

APG5848 Research thesis (24 points)**, or AMG5743 Communications research thesis (24 points),* or APG5849 Research thesis A (12 points) and APG5850 Research thesis B (12 points)

** Students admitted to the course at entry level 3 who wish to complete this 24 point research thesis should consult with the course coordinator.

Option 2 Discipline Electives

Two units (24 points) from the following:

APG5018 Celebrity, fashion, publicity*
APG5044 Professional internship
APG5052 Special topic in digital media communication
APG5066 Shanghai city lab*
APG5068 Creative cities
APG5135 Video journalism
APG5184 Video-making as research*
APG5190 Global journalism: Hong Kong field school*
APG5397 Media, technologies and social change
APG5398 Digital media technologies
APG5400 Issues in international communications
APG5401 Media empires and entrepreneurs
APG5547 Studio production*
APG5653 Journalism futures: New York field school*
APG5662 Cultural and creative industries*
APG5782 Film festival study tour*
AMG5400 Global digital media: Issues in international and transnational communication
AMG5382 Contemporary issues in Asia
AMG5018 Celebrity, fashion, publicity
AMG5751 Communications industry internship
any capstone unit not already completed

Option 3 Complimentary Electives (Entry point 1-96 points)

Up to 24 points of approved units from the following Arts Graduate coursework programs. All units are available unless marked with an asterisk (*)

These units must be selected from Part B: Core Master's study and/or Part C: Advanced expertise

A6001 Master of Applied Linguistics
A6002 Master of Bioethics
A6004 Master of Cultural and Creative Industries
A6006 Master of International Development Practice
A6008 Master of Journalism
A6009 Master of Tourism
A6010 Master of International Relations
A6012 Master of International Sustainable Tourism Management

Replaces:

Students complete either a. or b. below.

a. The following unit/s:

APG5848 Research thesis (24 points)*, or AMG5743 Communications research thesis (24 points),* or APG5849 Research thesis A (12 points) and APG5850 Research thesis B (12 points)

* Students admitted to the course at entry level 3 who wish to complete this 24 point research thesis should consult with the course coordinator.

b. Two units (24 points) from the following:

APG5018 Celebrity, fashion, publicity
APG5044 Professional internship
APG5052 Special topic in digital media communication
APG5066 Shanghai city lab
APG5068 Creative cities
APG5135 Video journalism
APG5184 Video-making as research
APG5190 Global journalism: Hong Kong field school
APG5397 Media, technologies and social change
APG5398 Digital media technologies
APG5400 Issues in international communications
APG5401 Media empires and entrepreneurs APG5547 Studio production
APG5653 Journalism futures: New York field school
APG5662 Cultural and creative industries
APG5782 Film festival study tour
AMG5400 Global digital media: Issues in international and transnational communication
AMG5382 Contemporary issues in Asia
AMG5018 Celebrity, fashion, publicity
AMG5751 Communications industry internship
any capstone unit not already completed

A6004 Master of Cultural and Creative Industries

Course requirements

The following text:

entry level 2 complete 72 points, comprising Part B and Part C Option 1 (Research pathway) or Option 2 (Discipline electives)

Replaces:

entry level 2 complete 72 points, comprising Part B and Part C

Text changes to Part A. Foundations for advanced cultural and creative industries studies (24 points)

Text: "b. One discipline elective unit (12 points) from Part C (Option 2)" replaces: "b. One unit (12 points) from the electives listed in Part C"

Text changes to Part B. Core master's study (48 points)

Text removed: "*If you elect to take the research thesis option you should consult with the course coordinator."
Text: "c. One discipline unit (12 points) from Part C (Option 2)" replaces: "c. One unit (12 points) from the electives listed in Part C"

Text changes to Part C. Advanced expertise (24 points)

The following text:

Students admitted at Entry Level 1 complete Option 1, 2 or 3 below.

Students admitted at Entry Level 2 complete either Option 1 or 2 below.

Option 1 Research Option

The following unit/s:

APG5848 Research thesis (24 points)** or APG5849 Research thesis A (12 points) and APG5850 Research thesis B (12 points)**

** If you are admitted to the course at entry level 3 and wish to complete this 24 point research thesis, you should consult with the course coordinator.

Option 2 Discipline Electives

Two elective units (24 points) from the following:

APG5018 Celebrity, fashion, publicity*
APG5044 Professional internship
APG5066 Shanghai city lab*
APG5067 Cultural economy and sustainable development*
APG5068 Creative cities
APG5184 Video-making as research*
APG5397 Media, technologies and social change
APG5398 Digital media technologies
APG5401 Media empires and entrepreneurs
APG5720 Cultural tourism and events management*
APG5782 Film festival study tour*

Option 3 Complimentary Electives

Up to 24 points of approved units from the following Arts Graduate coursework programs. All units are available unless marked with an asterisk (*)

These units must be selected from Part B: Core Master's study and/or Part C: Advanced expertise

A6001 Master of Applied Linguistics
A6002 Master of Bioethics
A6003 Master of Communications and Media Studies
A6006 Master of International Development Practice
A6008 Master of Journalism
A6009 Master of Tourism
A6010 Master of International Relations
A6012 Master of International Sustainable Tourism Management

Replaces:

You must complete either a. or b. below

a. The following unit/s:

+ APG5848 Research thesis (24 points)** or APG5849 Research thesis A (12 points) and APG5850 Research thesis B (12 points)**

** If you are admitted to the course at entry level 3 and wish to complete this 24 point research thesis, you should consult with the course coordinator.

b. Two elective units (24 points) from the following:

APG5018 Celebrity, fashion, publicity
APG5044 Professional internship
APG5066 Shanghai city lab
APG5067 Cultural economy and sustainable development
APG5068 Creative cities
APG5184 Video-making as research
APG5397 Media, technologies and social change
APG5398 Digital media technologies
APG5401 Media empires and entrepreneurs
APG5720 Cultural tourism and events management
APG5782 Film festival study tour

A6007 Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies

Course requirements

Text changes to Part A. Foundations for advanced interpreting and translation studies (48 points)

Text: "APG5044 Professional internship* OR 12 points of approved units from any other Arts Graduate coursework program. All units are available unless marked with an asterisk (*)" replaces: "APG5044 Professional internship"

A6008 Master of Journalism

Course requirements

The following text:

entry level 2 complete 72 points, comprising Part B and Part C Option 1 (Research pathway) or Option 2 (Discipline electives)

Replaces:

entry level 2 complete 72 points, comprising Part B and Part C

Text changes to Part B. Core master's study (48 points)

Text removed: "*If you elect to take the research thesis option you should consult with the course coordinator."

Text changes to Part C. Advanced expertise (24 points)

The following text:

Students admitted at Entry Level 1 complete Option 1, 2 or 3 below.

Students admitted at Entry Level 2 complete either Option 1 or 2 below.

Option 1 Research Option

The following unit/s:

APG5848 Research thesis (24 points)** or APG5849 Research thesis A (12 points) and APG5850 Research thesis B (12 points)

** If you are admitted to the course at entry level 3 and wish to complete this 24 point research thesis, you should consult with the course coordinator.

Option 2 Discipline Electives

Two units (24 points) from the following:

APG5184 Video-making as research*
APG5190 Global journalism: Hong Kong field school*
APG5351 World news
APG5355 Journalism and technology
APG5642 Investigative journalism*
APG5653 Journalism futures: New York field school*
APG5470 Managing multicultural teams (6 points)
APG5471 Leadership in intercultural environments (6 points)
APG5752 Field trip in media and communications*
APG5782 Film festival study tour*
a capstone unit not already completed in Part B

Option 3 Complimentary Electives

Up to 24 points of approved units from the following Arts Graduate coursework programs. All units are available unless marked with an asterisk (*)

These units must be selected from Part B: Core Master's study and/or Part C: Advanced expertise

A6001 Master of Applied Linguistics
A6002 Master of Bioethics
A6003 Master of Communications and Media Studies
A6004 Master of Cultural and Creative Industries
A6006 Master of International Development Practice
A6009 Master of Tourism
A6010 Master of International Relations
A6012 Master of International Sustainable Tourism Management

Replaces:

You must complete either a. or b. below

a. The following unit/s:

+ APG5848 Research thesis (24 points) or APG5849 Research thesis A (12 points) and APG5850 Research thesis B (12 points)**

** If you are admitted to the course at entry level 3 and wish to complete this 24 point research thesis, you should consult with the course coordinator.

b. Two units (24 points) from the following:

APG5184 Video-making as research
APG5190 Global journalism: Hong Kong field school
APG5351 World news
APG5355 Journalism and technology
APG5642 Investigative journalism
APG5653 Journalism futures: New York field school
APG5470 Managing multicultural teams (6 points)
APG5471 Leadership in intercultural environments (6 points)
APG5752 Field trip in media and communications
APG5782 Film festival study tour
a capstone unit not already completed in Part B

A6010 Master of International Relations

Course requirements, Core master's electives

Removed the following units:

APG5666, APG5069

Added the following units:

APG5092, APG5045, APG5081

A6011 Master of International Relations and Master of Journalism

Requirements, Part A. Foundations for advanced international relations studies/Foundations for advanced journalism studies

Added the following unit:

APG5092 Human rights in global politics

A6014 Executive Master of Public Administration

Requirements, Global politics

Removed the following unit:

APG5065 Governing migration: Refugees, borders and development

B2003 Bachelor of Business Specialist

Requirements, Part D. Elective study (48 points), International business specialisation

Removed the following units:

ECF1200, ECX3550

Added the following units:

BFF1001, ETX2250

B5001 Graduate Diploma of Business

Course duration

Amended maximum course duration

Maximum course duration amended from three to four years

B5003 Postgraduate Diploma in Business and Commerce

Course duration

Amended maximum course duration

Maximum course duration amended from two to four years

B6015 Master of Professional Accounting and Master of Business Law

Course structure

Text changes to Part A

Text: "Part A. Advanced preparatory studies (24 points)" replaces: "Part A. Advanced preparatory studies in professional accounting and business law (24 points)"
Text: "These studies will introduce you to professional accounting studies at an advanced level. They are intended for students whose previous qualification is not in a cognate field." replaces: These studies will introduce you to both professional accounting and business law studies at an advanced level."

Text changes to Part B

Text: "Part B. Mastery knowledge" replaces: "Part B. Mastery knowledge in professional accounting and business law"

C6004 Master of Data Science

Course requirements

Part B. Core master's study (48 points), Data science electives list

Removed the following unit:

FIT5142

C6006 Master of Project Management

Course requirements

Part B. Core master's study (48 points), Electives, Information technology

Added the following unit:

FIT5094

E3001 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Award

The following:

Bachelor of Resources and Mining Engineering (Honours)
Bachelor of Resources and Renewable Energy Engineering (Honours)

Replaces:

Bachelor of Mining Engineering (Honours)
Bachelor of Renewable Energy Engineering (Honours)

Engineering specialisations (144 points)

Parts C, D. Engineering specialisation knowledge, application and practice (108 points), and electives (36 points)

The following specialisations:

Resources and mining engineering
Resources and renewable energy engineering

Replace:

Mining engineering
Renewable energy engineering

E6001 Master of Advanced Engineering

Course requirements

Part B. Enhancement units (12 points)

Added the following unit:

MEC5891

Removed the following units:

MTE5882
MTE5884

Text changes to the following text

Text: "** Malaysia only." replaces "Malaysia"
Added text: "*** Available to mechanical and materials students only."
Added text: "****Available to water, transport or infrastructure systems students only."

M2012 Bachelor of Public Health

Course requirements

Public health studies (90 points)

Text changes:

Text: "PBH2008 Introduction to health policy and politics" replaces: "PBH2xxx Health policies and politics"

M3002 Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)

Mode and location

Added text: "During the campus-based semesters, you will be required to attend classes at the Clayton campus for 1 day each week."

M3007 Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours)

Fieldwork

Added the following text:

Access to web camera
Students will undertake some online assessments throughout the course. To access these courses students will need to download specific software which requires a webcam. If students do not have a webcam available, they will need to undertake the online assessments on campus in the computer lab or library.

M5010 Graduate Diploma in Reproductive Sciences

Course requirements

The following unit:

GRS4100

Replaces:

GRS4105

M6001 Master of Advanced Health Care Practice

Course requirements

Text changes to Part B. Advanced specialist study (48 points), Clinical midwifery

Text: "and 12 points from the following:" replaces: "and one unit from the following:"
Added "(6points)" after unit NUR5325 and unit NUR5326

M6008 Master of Health Services Management

Notes

The following text added:

IMPORTANT: This course is only available to international students in on-campus mode. Please be aware that this is a non-standard on-campus mode consisting of online learning, compulsory blocks of on-campus / on-site study days.

All students are required to attend compulsory blocks of on-campus study days.

M6014 Master of Addictive Behaviours

Course requirements, Specialist studies in addictive behaviours, research stream

Added the following units:

ASC5002, ASC5003

M6024 Master of Public Health

Notes

The following text added:

All students are required to attend compulsory blocks of on-campus study days.

M6026 Master of Occupational and Environmental Health

Notes

The following text added:

All students are required to attend compulsory blocks of on-campus study days.

M6028 Master of Clinical Research

Notes

The following text added:

All students are required to attend compulsory blocks of on-campus study days.

M6030 Master of Biotechnology

Course requirements, Part A. Core biotechnology studies (48 points)

Added the following unit:

BMS5005

Removed the following text:

XXX5xxx Applying biotechnology to body systems

Course requirements, Elective list

Added the following unit:

BFF5904

Removed the following unit:

BFC5925

S3701 Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Course requirements, Areas of study, Malaysia

Added the following area of study:

Medicinal chemistry

Areas of study

Accounting

Units, Major, Note text

The following text:

Note: Students studying the Bachelor of Business complete ACF, BFF and BTF-coded units; students studying the Bachelor of Commerce complete ACC, BFC and BTC-coded units; students undertake ACX, BEX and BTX-coded units at their home campus.

Replaces:

Note: Students studying the Bachelor of Business complete ACF, BFF and BTF-coded units; students studying the Bachelor of Commerce complete ACC, BFC and BTC-coded units.

Units, Minor, Note text

The following text:

Note: Students studying the Bachelor of Business complete units; students studying the Bachelor of Commerce complete ACC-coded units; students undertake ACX-coded units at their home campus.

Replaces:

Note: Students studying the Bachelor of Business complete ACF, BFF and BTF-coded units; students studying the Bachelor of Commerce complete ACC, BFC and BTC-coded units.

Units, Major, b. Two units (12 points) from the following, with at least one unit (6 points) at level 3

Added the following units:

BFC2140, BTC2000

Business, ethics and society

Units

The following units:

MGF5220, MGF5640

Replace:

MGX5220, MGX5640

Chemical engineering

Units, Technical electives

Added the following unit:

CHE2166 Introduction to process simulation

Civil engineering

Units, Technical electives

Added the following unit:

RSE4111 Numerical modelling

Units; Level 2, 3 and 4; C,D. Civil engineering knowledge, application and practice (108 points)

The following unit:

CIV4280 Bridge design and assessment

Replaces:

CIV4285 Bridge design and assessment

Communication

Units offered d. Two units (12 points) from the remaining capstone units or the following electives:

Removed the following unit:

AMU2145

Environment and governance

Units, Part D. Electives

The following unit:

APG5553 Field studies in sustainable development

Replaces:

APG4553 Field studies in sustainable development

German studies

Units, Entry point 1 - Introductory

The following text:

e. One unit (6 points) from the remaining capstone or the elective list below with at least one unit at level 3.

Replaces:

e.Two units (12 points) from the remaining capstone or Language units or the elective list below with at least one unit at level 3.

International business

Units

The following units:

ECF1200, ECX3350

Replaces:

BFF1001, ETX2550

Units, b. Two units (12 points) from the following:

The following:

b. One capstone, project, international or internship experience unit to a total of 24 points. This must include a minimum 12 points from Study Aboard at an approved partner institution or from the following industry placement units: BEX3006, BEX3106
and the following added: And if needed to achieve the required 24 points any of the following units can be completed

Replaces: