Course Guide - Edith Cowan University
Course Guide - Edith Cowan University
Course Guide - Edith Cowan University
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COURSE LOCATION<br />
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.<br />
MODE OF STUDY<br />
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.<br />
MODE OF DELIVERY<br />
This course is available in the following mode of delivery -<br />
Campus-Based.<br />
COURSE STRUCTURE<br />
Stage one six units (120 credit points), stage two the thesis<br />
component of this course is equivalent to 1 year of full-time study.<br />
Each semester students enrol into research thesis unit: MAT7200<br />
at 50 or 100% of full-time enrolment.<br />
Students are required to continue re-enrolling in the thesis<br />
component of their study until the thesis is submitted for<br />
examination.<br />
Doctoral candidates will normally complete no fewer than two<br />
years and no more than four years of full-time equivalent study by<br />
the time their thesis is submitted for examination.<br />
MAT7200 Doctor of Philosophy Thesis 0<br />
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY<br />
<strong>Course</strong> Code L18<br />
INTRODUCTION<br />
The Doctor of Philosophy is available for graduates of a relevant<br />
Bachelor degree with 2A Honours or better, or a relevant Master<br />
degree which has a substantial research component. The course<br />
consists of the preparation of a research proposal, the conduct of<br />
research, the preparation of a thesis, and participation in seminars<br />
and conferences. Although formal coursework is not a stipulated<br />
part of requirements, coursework may be required and will be<br />
assigned by the School on an individual basis.<br />
The candidate will be provided with an initial adviser and once<br />
the research proposal has been formally accepted a supervisory<br />
team will be appointed consisting of a principal supervisor<br />
assisted by at least one additional supervisor. The principal<br />
supervisor normally will be a staff member from the School of<br />
Engineering and Mathematics. Additional supervisors may be<br />
staff from within <strong>Edith</strong> <strong>Cowan</strong> <strong>University</strong> or other universities, or<br />
may be from research institutes, government or industry.<br />
The School of Engineering and Mathematics offers the following<br />
fields of study in the Doctor of Philosophy degree:<br />
• Engineering<br />
• Mathematics<br />
• Security Science<br />
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS<br />
The minimum admission requirement is a relevant Bachelor<br />
degree with 2A Honours or better, or a relevant Master degree<br />
which has a substantial research component.<br />
COURSE LOCATION<br />
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.<br />
MODE OF STUDY<br />
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.<br />
MODE OF DELIVERY<br />
This course is available in the following mode of delivery -<br />
Campus-Based.<br />
COURSE STRUCTURE<br />
Each semester students enrol into research thesis unit: SCY7200<br />
at 50 or 100% of full-time enrolment.<br />
Students are required to continue re-enrolling in the thesis<br />
component of their study until the thesis is submitted for<br />
examination.<br />
Doctoral candidates will normally complete no less than two years<br />
and no more than four years of full-time equivalent study by the<br />
time their thesis is submitted for examination.<br />
SCY7200 Doctor of Philosophy Thesis 0<br />
SCHOOL OF EXERCISE, BIOMEDICAL<br />
AND HEALTH SCIENCES<br />
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ADDICTION<br />
STUDIES<br />
<strong>Course</strong> Code Q24<br />
<strong>Course</strong> Code F54<br />
INTRODUCTION<br />
The Graduate Certificate course is designed to provide an<br />
understanding of the use and problems related to alcohol and other<br />
drugs. Treatment and prevention strategies are also taught in<br />
depth. The course is particularly appropriate for health, human<br />
services and other welfare workers.<br />
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS<br />
An undergraduate degree OR equivalent prior learning including<br />
at least five years appropriate professional experience.<br />
MODE OF STUDY<br />
This course is available by Part-time mode.<br />
MODE OF DELIVERY<br />
This course is available in the following modes of delivery -<br />
Online, and Online Sup.<br />
COURSE STRUCTURE<br />
Two specialisations to choose from, depending on previous<br />
studies.<br />
60 credit points (three units).<br />
Units should be completed in the order listed below.<br />
INTRODUCTORY SPECIALISATION<br />
If minimal previous study in Addiction Studies<br />
ADS5103 Understanding Addictive Behaviour 20<br />
ADS5203 Addiction Studies: Behaviour Change 20<br />
plus<br />
ADS5204<br />
Addiction Studies: The Policy and Practice of<br />
Prevention<br />
or<br />
ADS5303 Substance Use and Counselling Skills 20<br />
ADVANCED SPECIALISATION<br />
If Addiction Studies minor completed at undergraduate level<br />
ADS5203 Addiction Studies: Behaviour Change 20<br />
ADS5205 Addiction Studies: Selected Topics 20<br />
plus one unit selected from:<br />
20<br />
ECU Postgraduate <strong>Course</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> 2007 75
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