(1) This Policy prescribes the attributes of the credit point system that operates at the University for coursework subjects to facilitate cross-disciplinary enrolment, transfers between courses and credit transfer. It also details how courses may be structured incorporating subjects at different levels. (2) This Policy applies to all coursework courses and subjects. (3) Normally coursework subjects will have a value of 15 credit points except in the following circumstances: (4) All subjects must be approved via the relevant process (see Course and Subject Management Policy and Procedures). (5) Exemptions to this Policy must be approved by Education Committee. (6) For the purposes of assessing fees and load reporting an EFTSL (Equivalent Full-Time Student Load) for an Academic Year is defined as 120 credit points. (7) To be eligible for the award of a diploma, students will complete 120 credit points; for the award of an associate degree, 240 credit points. (8) To be eligible for the award of a Bachelor Degree students will complete 360 credit points for a three year degree and 480 credit points for a four year degree. This will normally be composed of a maximum of 150 credit points at first year level and a minimum of 120 credit points at third year level (or at fourth year level for four year programs). (9) Variations to course structures require the approval of the Education Committee with the condition that first-year level subjects may be increased only by a corresponding reduction in second-year (not third or fourth year) subjects. (10) Credit point requirements for Double or Combined qualifications are detailed in the Double, Combined, Dual and Joint Qualifications Policy and Procedures. (11) Nil. (12) For the purposes of this Policy:Credit Points and Course Structure Policy
Section 1 - Background and Purpose
Section 2 - Scope
Section 3 - Policy Statement
Section 4 - Procedures
Section 5 - Definitions
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