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Course Titling and Abbreviation PolicyPlease note that this policy has not yet been revised or converted to the new format Specialised award titlesSpecialised degree titles can be used where a faculty (or the appropriate academic group) can justify the use of either a specific degree title or tagged degree title. The faculty (or appropriate academic group) needs to justify the use of a specialised degree title. Such a case needs to address
NomenclatureThe standard forms of nomenclature for award programs are set out in the Course Titling and Abbreviation Procedures. DefinitionsSpecialised degrees - are structured degree program with a high content of units in an area of specialisation, either disciplinary, multi disciplinary or professional. Specialised degrees are typically named in one of two ways - specific degree titles or tagged degree titles. Specific degree title - the degree title indicates the specialisation, eg Bachelor of Accounting, Bachelor of Journalism, Bachelor of Social Work. Tagged degree title - the degree title consists of a broader generic degree with a specialisation in parentheses, eg Bachelor of Business (Accounting), Bachelor of Arts (Journalism), Bachelor of Arts (Human Services). Related Documents
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Responsibilities for Implementation
Review ScheduleAcademic Board shall consider this policy for review three years after approval, or earlier if required. ApprovedApproved by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Planning) on 2 December 2002 Change to "Responsibilities for Implementation" made by Education Committee Meeting 6/2005, 26 October 2005. |