2010 International Undergraduate Prospectus nts. u.au

Master of Architecture
Duration and campus
2 or 3 years Q full-time
Parkville
Q For applicants with a three-year degree in another
discipline, a three-year Master of Architecture will
be available from 2010 (pending Academic Board
approval). Visit our website for more information.
Entry requirements
A three-year bachelors degree with a
major in Architecture or equivalent and a
grade point average (GPA) of 65% in the
final two years.
Extra requirements
A personal statement and a folio
presentation.
More information
Environments and Design Student
Centre
t +61 3 8344 6417
e abp-graduateschool@unimelb.edu au
w www.msd.unimelb.edu.au
Course description
The main focus of the Master of Architecture
is architectural design and practice. The
degree provides graduates with:
>>design skills that will contribute to the
improvement of our built environment
>>a grounding in the rich lessons of
architectural history, theory and
technology enabling them to develop
innovative architecture, relevant to time
and place, people and culture
>>the skills to manage an architectural
practice and work within teams
>>the ability to use resources, materials and
technologies to produce responsible and
sustainable architecture.
Creating a world of career
opportunities
Graduates find employment in private
architectural firms where they work on
residential, commercial and institutional
projects. They may also work in government
departments where they assist in the
development of major projects.
Some graduates run their own architectural
practices while others move into related
careers (further study may be required),
such as: industrial design, furniture
design, interior design, landscape design,
urban design, urban planning, facility
management, project management and
development, conservation and heritage
management, and public art.
Professional and international
degree recognition
This course has been designed to meet
the requirements of the professional
associations shown below, and will
undergo a regular review process for quality
assurance.
>>Royal Australian Institute of Architects
>>Architects Registration Board of Victoria
>>Commonwealth Association of Architects.
Master of Clinical Audiology
Duration and campus
2 years full-time
Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital
Entry requirements
A Bachelor of Science or a health-related
undergraduate degree containing
major studies in an area such as
Psychology, Speech Pathology, Nursing
or Linguistics.
Extra requirements
All applicants must successfully
complete a Victorian Police Check and
Working with Children Check prior to
enrolment.
More information
School of Medicine
t +61 3 8344 5890
f +61 3 9347 7084
e medicine-info@unimelb.edu.au
w www.medicine.unimelb.edu.au
Course description
The Master of Clinical Audiology is the
largest audiology course in Australia and
is closely associated with a number of
research institutions.
The course has a strong clinical emphasis
and students get hands-on experience in
the clinical school as well as at hospitals
and hearing care centres throughout
Victoria. Lectures and practical sessions
allow students to build on their scientific
background while providing a challenging
and comprehensive program of studies
carefully designed to prepare for practice
as an audiologist. The course covers:
diagnostic hearing assessment of
infants, children and adults, including
electrophysiological assessment;
management of hearing disorders,
including hearing aid fitting and evaluation;
assessment of vestibular (balance)
disorders; and assessment and postoperative
management of cochlear implant
patients. Lectures and practical sessions
cover acoustics, anatomy and physiology,
electro-physiological assessment,
pathologies of the auditory system, hearing
devices and rehabilitation and paediatric
and clinical audiology.
Creating a world of career
opportunities
Audiologists are in high demand in
Australia and this interesting and varied
career also has excellent job opportunities
overseas. Graduates move straight into
paid employment with excellent entry-level
remuneration.
Audiologists are employed in semigovernment
agencies (e.g. Australian
Hearing), major hospitals, private practice,
community health centres, universities and
schools for hearing-impaired children.
Professional and international
degree recognition
Completion of the Masters of Clinical
Audiology fulfils the requirements for
certification and employment as an
audiologist in Australia.
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