The only restrictions will be in regard to the pre-requisites that apply to some of the professional units. The implications for a July Semester commencement of studies will be that particular units will not be available unless Credit for prior study is established for the corresponding pre-requisite. In the case of applicants wishing to transfer from the Graduate Diploma program to the Master s degree by coursework, individual cases will be considered on merit. For applicants seeking credit for units completed at another institution, individual cases will be considered on merit following the standard procedures for Credit Transfer and Exemptions. It is desirable that coursework applicants have had experience of at least one year in some aspect of rehabilitation, either in work or on a voluntary basis.
Special consideration is given to applicants from rural and remote areas.
The availability of research elective units will be dependent upon student demand and availability of resources. A Bachelor with first or second class honours or Master by coursework degree in Rehabilitation Counselling, or a qualification deemed equivalent from another university. Study A supervisor is provided and the student undertakes a course of study as recommended by the supervisor. Course Outline, Assessment Students undertaking the Master degree by research are assessed primarily by an original thesis. They are required to attend regular Research Seminar meetings.