Bachelor of Development Studies (Honours) Schedule

Document Number	000741
Date Approved	12 December 2003

This schedule will be under review in 2013.

For more information please refer to the Bachelor Honours Policy [000990] or contact policy@newcastle.edu.au

Faculty of Science and Information Technology

Admission to Candidature

1. An applicant for admission to candidature shall:

(1) have completed the requirements for the ordinary degree of Bachelor of Development Studies of the University of Newcastle or a relevant bachelor degree from another institution at a standard approved for this purpose by the Pro Vice-Chancellor on the recommendation of the Head of School; and

(2) complete any additional work prescribed in accordance with selection criteria approved by the Pro Vice-Chancellor on the recommendation of the Head of School.

Qualification for Admission to the Degree

2. To qualify for admission to the degree a candidate shall pass a program of study approved by the Academic Senate totalling not less than 80 units at the 4000 level.

Class of Honours

3. There shall be three classes of Honours namely Class I, Class II and Class III. Class II shall have two divisions, namely Division 1 and Division 2.

Time Requirements

4. Except with the permission of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, a candidate shall complete the requirements for the award within two years of study.