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NOTING OF DECISIONS MADE ON TUESDAY 24 NOVEMBER 2015 ON ITEMS CONSIDERED
BY THE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE BY WAY OF A CIRCULAR
1. CHANGES TO POSTGRADUATE CURRICULUM FROM 2016
Planned annual changes to postgraduate curriculum might occur at the unit level and/or postgraduate course
level and would need to take place, where relevant, in line with the University Policy on Changes to Units
and Changes to Approved Postgraduate Coursework Courses.
Members considered the following proposed changes:
1.1. Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Science
TRIM
Curriculum item
Change summary
Faculty
F55643
F76695
F76694
12530 Master of Heritage Studies (coursework and
dissertation)
 Change to course structure
 Two new units
Arts
F27500
F76695
F76694
11580 Master of International Relations (coursework
or coursework and dissertation)
 Change to course structure
 Two new units
F35103
F76695
F76694
12510 Master of Professional Archaeology
(coursework and dissertation)
 Change to course structure
 Two new units
F56983
F76695
F76694
F76697
F76696
12540 Master of Strategic Communication
(coursework or coursework and dissertation)
 Change to course structure
 Four new units
F56985
F76695
F76694
12340 Graduate Diploma in Strategic Communication
 Change to course structure
 Two new units
F36146
F76695
F76694
11590 Master of International Journalism (coursework
or coursework and dissertation)
 Change to course structure
 Two new units
F58906
F76695
71550 Master of International Development
(coursework or coursework and dissertation)
 Change to course structure
 One new unit
Science
[Members noted that the previously approved transitional
arrangements for 2016 only still applied]
Members noted that that the proposed late changes had been submitted to address recently received student
feedback regarding the delivery of professional placements across the courses listed in the table above. The
introduction of four new professional units from 2016 was intended to synthesise and harmonise the delivery
of professional placements across the courses and enable more efficient and effective delivery.
RESOLVED - 166/15
to recommend to the Academic Council that the proposed changes and associated new units SOC5101,
SOCS5102, SOCS5103, SOCS5104 (where relevant) as set out in the attachments to the 24 November
circular, for:
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12530 Master of Heritage Studies (coursework and dissertation)
11580 Master of International Relations (coursework or coursework and dissertation)
12510 Master of Professional Archaeology (coursework and dissertation)
12540 Master of Strategic Communication (coursework or coursework and dissertation)
12340 Graduate Diploma in Strategic Communication; and
11590 Master of International Journalism (coursework or coursework and dissertation)
71550 Master of International Development (coursework or coursework and dissertation)
be approved for offering from 2016.
1.2. Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
TRIM
Curriculum item
Change summary
F12204
90620 Master of Clinical Research (thesis and
coursework)
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Change to admission rules
RESOLVED – 167/15
to recommend to the Academic Council that the proposed changes, as set out in the attachments to the 24
November circular, for 9620 Master of Clinical Research (thesis and coursework), be approved for offering
from 2016.
2. PROPOSALS FOR NEW UNIVERSITY PRIZES
Members noted that in accordance with the University Policy on Prizes the Curriculum Committee was
responsible for the establishment, amendment or rescission of undergraduate prizes for pass or honours
degree courses. The following prize conditions had been received from the Prizes Unit and the Committee
was asked to consider and establish these prizes:
2.1. PRIZE FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN AN UNDERGRADUATE PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- F76467
Members considered the proposed prize conditions for the Prize for Outstanding Achievement in an
Undergraduate Professional Degree, copies of which were attached to the circular. Members noted that in
accordance with the University Policy on Prizes, this prize would be offered on an annual basis for five years
and would, unless renegotiated, be offered until 2020 to the 2019 cohort of students.
As part of its deliberations, a member queried whether the prize for professional degrees should also include
the new professional courses such as MPE, JD, DMD, and MD. It was noted, however, that the intent of this
prize was for pre-2012 courses that were being taught out and were, therefore, at the undergraduate level
not the postgraduate level. The donor was keen to acknowledge students completing the pre-2012
undergraduate courses. Further clarification had also been sought and received from the Prizes Unit and it
was noted that the Prizes Unit, in consultation with the School of Indigenous Studies, would review such
prizes as the student cohorts change due to the transition from pre to new 2012 courses to ensure that the
prize continues to be competitive and awardable.
RESOLVED – 168/15
that the Curriculum Committee approve:
(i) the establishment of the Prize for Outstanding Achievement in an Undergraduate Professional
Degree in accordance with the prize conditions as attached to the circular;
(ii) the management of the Prize for Outstanding Achievement in an Undergraduate Professional
Degree by the School of Indigenous Studies; and
(iii) the awarding of the Prize for Outstanding Achievement in an Undergraduate Professional Degree for
the first time in 2016 to the 2015 academic year.
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2.2. PRIZES FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN THE FOUR BACHELORS DEGREES OF ARTS,
SCIENCE, COMMERCE AND DESIGN – FILE REFS F76473, F76474, F76475
Members considered the proposed prize conditions for three prizes which had been attached to the agenda,
namely:
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Prize for Outstanding Achievement in the Bachelor of Arts,
Prize for Outstanding Achievement in the Bachelor of Science
Prize for Outstanding Achievement in the Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Design
Members noted that in accordance with the University Policy on Prizes, these prizes would be offered on an
annual basis for five years and would, unless renegotiated, be offered until 2020 to the 2019 cohort of
students.
Feedback was received from a member querying whether it was intended to exclude the Bachelor of
Philosophy (Hons) from the three proposed prizes for Outstanding Achievement in the Bachelor of Arts,
Bachelor of Science, and Bachelors of Commerce and Design. Clarification received from the Prizes Unit
indicated that BPhil (Hons) students would have an unfair advantage given the prize would be selected on
the highest WAM. It was further noted that the School of Indigenous Studies, as the donor of the awards,
would consider alternative modes of acknowledging indigenous BPhil students at the appropriate time, when
such students would be graduating (2018).
Taking each proposed prize in turn:
2.2.1
Prize for Outstanding Achievement in the Bachelor of Arts – F76473
RESOLVED – 169/15
that the Curriculum Committee approve:
(i) the establishment of the Prize for Outstanding Achievement in the Bachelor of Arts in accordance
with the prize conditions as attached to the circular;
(ii) the management of the Prize for Outstanding Achievement in the Bachelor of Arts by the School of
Indigenous Studies; and
(iii) the awarding of the Prize for Outstanding Achievement in the Bachelor of Arts for the first time in
2016 to the 2015 academic year.
2.2.2
Prize for Outstanding Achievement in the Bachelor of Science – F76474
RESOLVED – 170/15
that the Curriculum Committee approve:
(i) the establishment of the Prize for Outstanding Achievement in the Bachelor of Science in
accordance with the prize conditions as attached to the circular;
(ii) the management of the Prize for Outstanding Achievement in the Bachelor of Science by the School
of Indigenous Studies; and
(iii) the awarding of the Prize for Outstanding Achievement in the Bachelor of Science for the first time in
2016 to the 2015 academic year.
2.2.3 Prize for Outstanding Achievement in the Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Design –
F76475
RESOLVED – 171/15
that the Curriculum Committee approve:
(i) the establishment of the Prize for Outstanding Achievement in the Bachelor of Commerce or
Bachelor of Design in accordance with the prize conditions as attached to the circular;
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(ii) the management of the Prize for Outstanding Achievement in the Bachelor of Commerce or
Bachelor of Design by the School of Indigenous Studies; and
(iii) the awarding of the Prize for Outstanding Achievement in the Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of
Design for the first time in 2016 to the 2015 academic year.
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