Graduate Diploma in Sciences (Defence) (GDipSc(Def))

Program Code
GDSDE

Program Faculty
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

Special Notes

Note: There will be no intake into this program in 2018.

Academic Year
2018

These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Sciences (Defence) is designed to serve the needs of professionals working in the defence industry, who wish to upgrade their qualifications by undertaking advanced coursework studies in topics related to the defence industry.
The Graduate Diploma in Sciences (Defence) is an AQF Level 8 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 1 year.

Conditions

Condition of Admission

1.     Work experience: At least 18 months employment experience in a defence-related industry is required.

Condition of Enrolment

2.     Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Executive Dean or delegate before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.

Academic Program Rules for Graduate Diploma in Sciences (Defence)

There shall be a Graduate Diploma in Sciences (Defence).

Qualification Requirements

To qualify for the Graduate Diploma in Sciences (Defence), the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements:

  1. Courses to the value of 24 units, including Core courses to the value of 6 units and Elective courses to the value of 18 units

Core Courses