The Chief of Defence Force Students (CDFS) Programs in Arts, Business, Engineering, Science and Technology - Aeronautical offer the opportunity for students entering UNSW Canberra with a high Entrance Rank, and who maintain a high level of performance in their studies, to undertake research in a range of disciplines that will develop their critical thinking and independent research skills beyond that available in the standard Bachelor Degree programs.

The range of CDFS Programs, described in detail in the following sections, is characterised by the inclusion of specialist courses in critical analysis and/or research methods appropriate to the area of study. All programs also include discipline-specific research projects. The research projects will be supervised by academic staff from the relevant discipline. With the approval of the relevant Heads of Schools, multi- or cross disciplinary projects may be undertaken.

Students in the research courses may work independently or as part of a team, depending on the nature of the project undertaken, though all students will submit individual assessment. Final assessment will be based on a written paper or report and oral presentations.

Throughout the program, and in addition to completing the courses given in the following schedules, students will be engaged with cohort activities so as to develop and maintain their interest and continuing involvement in the program via invited lectures, seminars, general reading and social events.

The CDFS Programs are of three-years’ duration in Arts, Business, Science and Technology - Aeronautical. A separate honours year may be undertaken. The programs in Engineering are all of four-years’ duration and are awarded with Honours.

Each of the CDFS Programs has objectives and learning outcomes in common with the standard Bachelor degree in the same area, but extends the educational principles embodied in the standard degree to a higher level. In the programs, students will be exposed to courses in critical analysis and/or research methods in the discipline(s) of their chosen program, which will offer significant extensions to the ideas and analysis normally available in the standard degree program. This will allow all CDFS to successfully undertake research-oriented courses at the appropriate level through their program, thereby integrating research into their studies in a way that is not available in the standard degree. The individual projects undertaken in close association with academic staff on research topics of mutual interest underpin the CDFS Programs and give students the ability to develop their full potential.

 

# At least three of the four disciplines chosen in Year 1 must be Arts disciplines.

+ This course will be counted towards Major 1.

1. Faculty Regulations for Undergraduate Students

A student must comply with the Faculty Regulations for Undergraduate Students. In the event of a conflict, the rules for the Bachelor of Arts (CDF) take precedence over the Faculty Regulations for Undergraduate Students.

2.0 Degree Requirements

2.1 The degree of Bachelor of Arts (CDF), shall be conferred as an Honours Degree after successful completion of an Honours Year.

2.2 To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Arts (CDF), a student shall normally be enrolled for a minimum of six sessions and gain a minimum of 144 UOC, normally 24 units in each full-time session.

2.3 A student completing the program shall complete courses, in the years prescribed as set out in the relevant schedule.

2.4 Before a student's enrolment will be accepted for any course, the candidate must have completed the relevant pre-requisite courses shown in the Course Catalogue, except where the Course Authority for the appropriate course approves otherwise.

2.5 A student for enrolment for the degree of Bachelor of Arts (CDF) shall hold an Entrance Rank equivalent to Australian Tertiary Admission Rankg (ATAR) of no less than 95.

2.6 To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Arts (CDF), a student shall normally maintain a Weighted Average Mean (WAM) of 80% throughout the program.

2.7 Normally, a student who does not comply with the requirements of Rule 2.6 shall be transferred to candidature for the degree of Bachelor of Arts. Such review will occur at the end of each Semester.

2.8 A student for the degree of Bachelor of Arts may, at the discretion of the relevant Head of School, transfer to the degree of Bachelor of Arts (CDF) upon completion of a minimum of 24 UOC with a WAM of 80 or greater in Semester 1 of the Year 1 program. Transfer to the Bachelor of Arts (CDF) may be allowed up until the commencement of the Year 2.

Degree Rules Dictionary

Terms used in the CDFS Programs are the same as those used for the standard Bachelor Degree Programs.

Credit Transfer

A student transferring between the CDFS Program and the standard Bachelor Degree Program in the same degree area will be granted credit for all courses successfully completed.

General Education Courses

As is the case for standard Bachelor Degree Programs, all CDFS Programs require the completion of 12 UOC of General Education courses, normally taken across Years 2 and 3.

CDFSP with Honours

(a) Honours in the Bachelor of Arts (CDF), Bachelor of Business (CDF) and Bachelor of Science (CDF) Degree Programs is awarded on the basis of a separate fourth year of study.

(b) Honours in the various Bachelor of Engineering (CDF) Degree Programs is calculated on a weighted performance over Years 2, 3 and 4 of the Program.

(c) Honours is not availabe in the Bachelor of Technology - Aeronautical Engineering (CDF).

Class of Honours

The Honours degree in Arts is awarded in three classes (Class 1, Class 2 in two divisions 1 and 2, and Class 3).

Honours in Arts

The following rules govern the award of the degree of:
Bachelor of Arts (CDF) with Honours
Bachelor of Science (CDF) with Honours
Bachelor of Business (CDF) with Honours

Entry Requirements

to enrol for the award of the degree at Honours level in the Arts, a student must:

a) complete the pass-degree program requirements,

and

b) BA (CDF) - have achieved a WAM of at least 80 across the entire undergraduate program including a WAM of at least 80 over the upper-level coursesin a major sequence which is in the same dicipline area as the proposed Honours program.

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These regulations apply to all undergraduate degrees and are to be used in conjunction with Academic Rules and Program Information. All rules in this Handbook apply to each student who enters an undergraduate program in 2013. The rules remain applicable until the student exits their program, either by discontinuation or graduation. Students who entered a program in another year should consult the rules and regulations for that year.

1. Meeting degree requirements

1.1 To be eligible to graduate, a student must comply with the Faculty Regulations for Undergraduate Students and specific program rules.

1.2 Every student must complete courses as part of their degree. The requirements of a course will be outlined by its course convenor.

1.3 A student will be prevented from enrolling in a course if they have not met the prerequisites specified.

1.4 Each course completed or granted as credit towards a program may be counted towards only one major in that program.

2. Multiple enrolment

2.1 No student will be admitted into a UNSW program without the approval of the relevant Head of School if they are already enrolled in another program of study at any tertiary institution.

3. Study required per UOC

3.1 25-30 hours of work(over a 13 week teaching period) including face-to-face teaching sessions and private study time, is expected for 1 UOC per session (e.g. 150-180 hours of study is expected for a 6UOC course).

4. General Education requirement

4.1 All UNSW Canberra programs include 12 UOC of General Education courses.

4.2 All ZGEN courses are worth 6 UOC and are offered each semester. If students wish to undertake more than 12 UOC of ZGEN courses they may select an additional ZGEN course/s as upper-level free electives.

4.3 Students must select one General Education course from each of the following groups:

Group 1 ZGEN2222 Introduction to Strategic Studies OR ZGEN2801 Leadership and Management;

and

Group 2 ZGEN2240 Introduction to Military Ethics OR ZGEN2215 Law, Force and Legitimacy.

5. Limit of Pass Conceded (PC)
A student cannot be awarded more than 18 UOC for PCs.

6. Limitation on enrolment each semester

In any session, a student cannot enrol in more than 30 UOC without the approval of the Registrar's Nominee (Manager, Student Administrative Services).

7. Credit Cancellation Period
No units of credit shall count towards any award at undergraduate level if ten or more years have elapsed since a candidate accumulated the units of credit.

8. Credit for previous study

8.1 Credit may be granted on the basis of previous studies at a recognised tertiary institution provided a Credit for Previous Study form is submitted and approved within the credit cancellation period.

8.2 If a student believes their previous studies and/or work experience have given them the knowledge and skills taught within a core course, but they have not completed suitable studies at a recognised tertiary institution, they may seek approval from the relevant program authority to substitute this course for one outside their degree rules.

9. Variation of program or course requirements

Upon sufficient cause being shown, the Presiding Member, Academic Board may, in special cases, vary the requirements of the degree rules provided that any proposed variation shall be initiated by a recommendation from the relevant Head of School and the Registrar's Nominee.

Enrolment in this progam is restricted to Midshipmen, Officer Cadets and Advanced Students in the Australian Defence Force and equivalent ranks from selected foreign Defence Forces.