187306 v.6 Graduate Diploma in Records Management and Archives
GradDipRecMgntArchiv(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 016550E
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
1 Year
Course Overview
Graduate diplomas prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications.
This course provides a first professional qualification in records management and archives for those who have completed a bachelors degree and wish to work in this field. Students develop an understanding of the processes of information handling and use within organisations, acquire the basic principles of records management and archives as applied in professional practice.
Professional Recognition
This course is recognised by the Records and Information Management Professionals Australasia and the Australian Society of Archivists.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Course Overview Note
Regular and reliable Internet access is required as well as access to a Microsoft Windows operating system.
Course Entry and Completion Details
Applicants are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au. Applicants generally require a bachelor degree or graduate certificate.
Specifically, applicants require a three-year bachelor degree in another discipline or a four-year honours degree in another discipline. As the course is heavily dependent on computer skills, applicants should develop competency in word-processing and use of Internet browser software before commencement of the course.
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au.
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to some master degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
Course Organisation
Graduate diplomas contain a series of units which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences. They may contain a range of majors/streams for students to choose from to pursue learning in a specialised area of study.
A three week fieldwork component is taken during the inter-semester break and allows students to put into practice, in a supervised work environment, the theory gained during the first semester.
Duration and Availability
This fee-paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.
Location and delivery Mode
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | Y | |||
| 2014 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 11210 | v.5 | Information Design 503 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12157 | v.5 | Archives Concepts and Practice 523 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12442 | v.5 | Technologies for Information Services 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12158 | v.5 | Recordkeeping Concepts and Practice 521 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 12159 | v.6 | Knowledge Management Principles 533 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12163 | v.5 | Enterprise Content Management 524 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12446 | v.5 * | Information Theory and Research 502 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12162 | v.6 | Management of Recordkeeping and Archives Services 522 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
* Includes professional work experience for a total of three weeks full-time.
Further Information
For more information about the course, please contact the Faculty of Humanities on telephone (08) 9266 3400, email humanities@curtin.edu.au, or visit our website: http://humanities.curtin.edu.au
Course Structure Disclaimer
Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.
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