2010 International Undergraduate Prospectus nts. u.au

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Why choose the Diploma in
Languages at Melbourne?
The Diploma in Languages enables
students to gain a language qualification
while completing an undergraduate degree.
Applications open: The majority of
students may commence the Diploma
at the same time as they commence
their bachelors degree. Students are
recommended to discuss their options with
a course adviser when commencing the
bachelors degree.
Fast-track mode available: Yes.
Prerequisites: There are no additional entry
requirements once a student is enrolled in
their bachelors degree.
Diploma in Mathematical
Sciences
Students enrolled in the following
undergraduate degrees may apply: Arts,
Biomedicine, Commerce, Engineering,
Environments, Music and Science.
The Diploma in Mathematical Sciences
enables students to gain a mathematics
qualification while completing an
undergraduate degree. You will study firstyear
calculus and linear algebra, followed
by a choice of later-year subjects from
applied mathematics, pure mathematics,
probability, statistics, discrete mathematics
and operations research.
Why choose the Diploma
in Mathematical Sciences
at Melbourne?
Mathematics and statistics provide
important insights into nature, technology
and business. They are ‘enabling’
disciplines which are directly relevant to
many other disciplines and complement
most majors in all New Generation degrees.
Biologist and Australian of the Year, Sir
Gustav Nossal, recommends, “Do as much
mathematics and statistics as you can in
your degrees – these skills will empower
your professional lives.”
Applications open: Students may
commence the Diploma at the same time as
they commence their bachelors degree or
at any time up to the commencement of the
final semester. Students are recommended
to discuss their options with a course
adviser when commencing the bachelors
degree.
Fast-track mode available: Yes. You can
enter the Diploma with advanced standing,
based on preparatory subjects studied
within the first two years of your course,
either within core subjects or in your breadth
component, depending on the degree.
Prerequisites: Students with a study score
of at least 35 in VCE Mathematical Methods
or Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent)
are likely to be selected.
Diploma in Music (Practical)
Students enrolled in the following
undergraduate degrees may apply: Arts,
Biomedicine, Commerce, Engineering,
Environments, and Science.
Description: The Diploma in Music
(Practical) comprises a three-year sequence
of practical, ensemble and elective subjects,
studied alongside Bachelor of Music
students, giving you the opportunity to
build valuable friendships and networks in a
challenging musical environment.
Study areas cover music performance and
ensemble studies and, via elective subjects,
you should also have a basic understanding
of the historical and theoretical knowledge
that forms part of advanced musical training.
Why choose the Diploma in
Music (Practical) at Melbourne?
The Diploma provides you with the
opportunity to engage in one-to-one
instrumental or vocal tuition and is
particularly designed for students interested
in musical study but not wishing to commit
themselves to professional training in a
Bachelor of Music degree.
Applications open: Applications for entry
should be made immediately once you have
been accepted into your bachelors degree.
Fast-track mode available: No.
Prerequisites: Admission is by audition,
and you are asked to prepare a 15-minute
program of two or three contrasting works
chosen from the classical repertoire.
Auditions are usually held in early February.
U21 Diploma in Global
Issues Q
Students enrolled in the following
undergraduate degrees may apply: Arts,
Biomedicine, Commerce, Engineering,
Environments, Music and Science.
Description: The Diploma in Global Issues
is designed to meet the needs of students
who are considering careers that require an
international perspective. Students will gain
knowledge of the current principles relating
to globalisation and an understanding of the
interconnectedness between individuals,
societies and countries.
Six Universitas 21 (U21) universities
collaborate in the teaching of the Diploma,
which offers collaborative learning in
an international setting, drawing on the
capacity of the participating institutions.
Why choose the U21 Diploma
in Global Issues at Melbourne?
The Diploma’s unique format and delivery
distinguish it from other courses. It is a
multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional
program with mixed delivery, including
online and on-campus subjects. It allows
students to enrich their degree with
components taken from other research-led
universities with international reputations,
guaranteeing benchmarking against
national and international best practice.
Applications open: Students may
commence the Diploma following
successful completion of one year (100
points) of their bachelors degree. Students
are recommended to discuss their options
with a course adviser when commencing
the bachelors degree.
Fast-track mode available: Yes.
Prerequisites: Students must have
completed at least 100 points of study in
the concurrent degree course at the time of
applying, and obtained a weighted grade
point average (GPA) of at least H2B (70%)
across all subjects so far completed in the
concurrent degree course.
Q Pending CRICOS registration.