300881 v.3 Graduate Diploma in Internet Studies
GradDipInetStds(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 030949J
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year
Introduction
This course provides skills and knowledge in internet practice, and an understanding of the growth, uses and future development and application of the internet, as well as specific education in aspects of internet use or development for - information dissemination and design, communication and community-building, policy development, and advanced research skills. It is designed to complement existing knowledge combining a general qualification with more specific educational opportunities to learn in a waythat best suits existing needs and priorities. Creative overlap between current employment and study is possible.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A bachelors degree in any field of study from a recognised tertiary education institution. Students without a bachelors degree may be admitted after successful completion of units in the Graduate Certificate in Internet Studies.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Credit may be awarded for prior learning and demonstrated existing skills.
Duration and Availability
This fee-paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study through flexible delivery using internet technologies including additional class contact for on-campus students. Class contact is mandatory for international students in Australia.
Intermediate Awards I
A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award, may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course appear below.
Intermediate Awards II
Graduate Certificate in Internet Studies
Course Organisation
Students study four general units, developing their broad skills and understandings of the internet followed by the selection of a specialised area. Learning takes place through a mix of individual study, using materials provided by Curtin in electronicor print form, and group collaboration and communication. Active student participation and immersion in the internet environment is emphasised. Students may be permitted to transfer from this course to continue studies at a more advanced level in the Master of Internet Studies.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials.
Special Note
Students are required to have and maintain reliable Internet access.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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| 300579 | v.4 | Internet Studies 502 - Internet Communications | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 300580 | v.4 | Internet Studies 503 - A Socio-technological Introduction | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301498 | v.2 | Internet Studies 505 - Current Issues and Developments | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 305995 | v.1 | Internet Studies 506 - Cyberanalytics | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 |
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| 306034 | v.1 | Internet Policy and Practices Major (Graduate Internet Studies) | 100.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 306035 | v.1 | Internet Training and Development Major (Graduate Internet Studies) | 100.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 306036 | v.1 | Internet Design Major (Graduate Internet Studies) | 100.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 306037 | v.1 | Internet Content Management Major (Graduate Internet Studies) | 100.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 308914 | v.1 | Internet Communications Major (Graduate Internet Studies) | 100.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 308937 | v.1 | Internet Law and Policy Major | 100.0 | ||
| 100.0 | |||||
Availability
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
| 2005 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2005 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | 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.
Curtin University of Technology
Current as of: July 11, 2005
Curtin University of Technology, Perth CRICOS Provider Code 00301J
The Sydney Campus of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 02637B