Specialist Certificate in Cultural Development Planning (SC-CDP) // Entry and participation requirements

Entry requirements

1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:

either

• an undergraduate degree with a major relevant to cultural development or equivalent, or
• an undergraduate degree in any discipline together with at least two years of documented work experience related to cultural development, or
• at least four years of documented work experience related to cultural development which demonstrates the capacity to successfully undertake the course.

Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.

2. In ranking and/or assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

• prior academic qualification and performance; and/or
• professional experience.

3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.

4. Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s English language requirements for postgraduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 6.5 is required.

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

Communication: Students must be able to participate in online learning and discussions as required. They will also need to communicate effectively and efficiently in written forms. Communication with fellow students, professional and academic staff, and the wider public about their knowledge and application of cultural development disciplines is essential.

Creative, Intellectual and Organisational Abilities: Students require the capacity for creative, high-level problem-solving. They are also expected to comprehend disciplinary and cross-disciplinary information. Students must have the ability to establish study plans and prioritise learning objectives and outcomes.

Behavioural and Social Attributes: Students must possess behavioural and social attributes that enable them to participate in a complex learning environment. They must take full responsibility for their own participation and learning. Students also contribute to the learning of other students in the online environment and must therefore demonstrate a wide range of interpersonal skills which consider the needs of other students. Assessment may include the outcomes of tasks completed in collaboration with other students.

Disability: Students who have a disability which may prevent them from participating in tasks involving these inherent academic requirements are encouraged to contact the Disability Liaison Unit: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/ Adjustments can be provided to minimise the impact of a disability; however, students will need to participate in the course in an independent manner.

Last updated: 18 December 2020