Course Classifications
- Transitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses.
- Advanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs.
- Specialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation.
- Research courses are designed for students who demonstrated a good understanding of current knowledge about the proposed area of study, and of the general research methods used in the relevant disciplines. Frequently, students will have prepared for a research course through successful completion of relevant advanced and specialist courses. A research course involves a coherent research project and is normally assessed by means of a thesis or dissertation.
The information published on the Study at ANU 2011 website applies to the 2011 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2010 website.
