Diploma of Advanced Studies
Bachelor's degree
In Canberra (Australia)
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Canberra (Australia)
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Duration
1 Year
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Start date
Different dates available
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Credits
48
The Diploma of Advanced Studies enables capable senior secondary students to commence undergraduate level study while concurrently enrolled in year 11 or 12. The Diploma of Advanced Studies is broad-based in conceptual and theoretical content.Students enrolled in an EXTN Extension course must be concurrently enrolled in years 11 or 12. Applicants for the ANU Extension course must receive the endorsement of their school principal prior to being admitted to the Diploma of Advanced Studies program; students must also meet co-requisite study requirements at their home schools. Results obtained in the EXTN Extension course may contribute towards the calculation of a student’s ATAR. A selection process for entry to an EXTN Extension course is based upon the results of a test in the area of study.The Diploma of Advanced Studies offers subjects in disciplines of national priority, including mathematics, sciences, and Asian languages. Students who successfully complete an EXTN Extension course in the Bachelor of Studies may be offered transfer into a bachelor degree for further in-depth study and professional preparation.Some EXTN Extension courses will be available through low bandwidth on-line or blended delivery enabling students who do not live near the ANU Acton campus to undertake the program. A virtual hall of residence supports student transition to tertiary study with tutor study support provided by undergraduate students.
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About this course
For domestic studentsConcurrent full-time enrolment in year 11 or 12 at a secondary school while enrolled in the EXTN Extension courses.Enrolment in any co-requisite subjects at the student’s home schoolPermission from the student’s school principal to enrol in the program.Satisfactory performance in the ANU Extension selection testCompletion of the ANU Extension application formIn addition to the above, international students must meet the University’s English Language requirements.A draft Principals recommendation form is attached . This will be used...
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Subjects
- Secondary
- Mathematics
- School
- GCSE Mathematics
Course programme
The Diploma of Advanced Studies requires the completion of 48 units, which must consist of:
6 units from completion courses from the following list:
EXTN1001 Astrophysics
EXTN1002 Chemistry
EXTN1003 Chinese Secondary Extension - Continuing
EXTN1004 Conservation Biology
EXTN1005 Discovering Engineering
EXTN1006 Japanese Secondary Extension - Continuing
EXTN1007 Japanese Secondary Extension - Advanced
EXTN1008 Korean Beginning Secondary - Extension
EXTN1009 Korean Continuing Secondary - Extension
EXTN1010 Performing Indonesian Language Secondary Extension
EXTN1011 Physics
EXTN1012 Specialist Mathematics
42 units from the completion of 1000-level courses offered by ANU
Students must be awarded a year 12 certificate with an ATAR of 80 or higher to progress to 1000-level courses in subject areas other than EXTN Extension.
Diploma of Advanced Studies