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Presentation Outline

University of South Australia

Award Hierarchy

Program Overview

Enrolment

Fees

Contacts

Questions

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Introduction to UniSA

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Background

Largest in the State - established in 1991

History through parent institutions back to 1856

Total number of students - 33,000

Key Australian University for offshore students

Four Academic divisions Business

Education Arts and Social Sciences

Health Sciences

Information Technology, Engineering and the Environment

Five Campuses

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Award Hierarchy

Doctorate

Masters

Graduate Diploma

Graduate Certificate

Bachelor Degree

Diploma / Advanced Diploma

Certificate 1 - 4

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Program overview

Most Undergraduate / Bachelor degree programs require

completion of 24 courses

SAPOL applicants automatically granted 12 courses of

credit upon admission.

Must apply for extra 3 course credit

- evidence of program completion

Credit Transfer

• Advanced Diploma of Policing = 12 courses

+ SAPOL Sgt Course = 15 courses

• Associate Diploma Justice Administration + 5yrs = 12 courses

+ substantive S/Sgt or above = 15 courses

• Police Studies Certificate + 14yrs = 12 courses

+ substantive S/Sgt or above = 15 courses

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Program overview

Equip graduates with the skills and knowledge to assist

them at work and develop as productive and socially

responsible Police Officers in a local and global context.

12 courses maximum, 9 course minimum

Structure:

9 core courses

3 Electives

2 Semesters a year

15 weeks

13 weeks teaching

Summer School

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Courses

First Year

Management and Organisation

Law of Administrative Decisions

International Management Ethics and Values

Managing Decision Making

Second Year

Organisational Behaviour

Restorative Justice

Criminology

Managing Services

Third Year

Strategic Management

3 Electives

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Program

Format of delivery Internal

External / Online

Assessment: normally X 3 pieces - example:

weekly tutorial questions,

presentations,

group project,

major assignment or exam

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Program

Study commitment – ratio 1:3

Weekly: 1 hour lecture + 2 hours tutorial

Non-contact study: reading, note taking, reflection,

discussion with colleagues or mentor, preparing for

weekly tutorials, preparing and writing assignments

Example:

1 night a week reading, note taking, understanding and

deciding on and planning weekend tasks

1 day of the weekend in private study or syndicate work

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Campus

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Campus

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Campus

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Campus

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Campus

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Campus

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Campus

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Campus

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Campus

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Campus

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Campus

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Campus

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Library

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Library

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Library

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Computer Pool

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Lecture Theatre

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Lecture Theatre

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Lecture Theatre

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Lecture Theatre

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New Learning Centre opened 28 April 2014

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School Office

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Application

Apply via SATAC http://www.satac.edu.au/

Program Code: 424531

Key Dates

4th August applications open for Semester 1, 2015

30th September early closing - no late fee

1st December equal consideration closing date

15th January – main offer letters

29th Jan, 3rd & 5th February offers continue depending

on places available

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General

Orientation program – Late Feb

- Date will be confirmed – letter of offer

Web www.unisa.edu.au/newstudents/

Enrolling, orientation - MyUniSA

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Fees

Cost – shared by Govt and Student

“Student Contribution”

Government contribution varies per program

Bachelor of Management (Policing) Band 3

2014 – FT study $10,080 (8 courses year)

Cost per course $1,260

4 Courses year = $5,040

Fees increase approx 2.5% year

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Payment

HECS-HELP – Australian citizens

Upfront payment – 10% discount, may end in 2014

Must be received by payment date

No payment, no tax file number – enrolment for

study period cancelled

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General

2014-2015 repayment rates

2014-2015 Repayment income Repayment % rate

Below $53,345 Nil

$53,345 - $59,421 4.0%

$59,422 - $65,497 4.5%

$65,498 - $68,939 5.0%

$68,940 - $74,105 5.5%

$74,106 - $80,257 6.0%

$80,258 - $84,481 6.5%

$84,482 - $92,970 7.0%

$92,971 - $99,069 7.5%

$99,070 and above 8.0%

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Contacts

Administration – Jasleen Chauhan Enrolment/class difficulties, general program queries

8302 0414 or Jasleen.Chauhan@unisa.edu.au

Academic – Lecturer or Program Director:

Gido Mapunda on 8302 0482 or gido.mapunda@unisa.edu.au

Other – Ross Morriss, Sandra Walker or Academy 8302 0801 sandra.walker@unisa.edu.au or

8302 0314 ross.morriss@unisa.edu.au

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Questions

Questions?

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