Schedule overview
1 Purpose
To provide guidance in the naming of University programs.
2 Scope
This schedule must be read in conjunction with the Program Accreditation Procedure and is subordinate to it.
3 Schedule
| AQF Level | Qualification Type | Qualification Title | Abbreviated Qualification Title |
| 5 | Diploma | Diploma of (Field of study/discipline) | Dip (Field of study/discipline, usually abbreviated) |
| 5 - 7 | Undergraduate Certificate | Undergraduate Certificate of (Field of study/discipline) | UG Cert (Field of study/discipline, usually abbreviated) |
| 6 | Advanced Diploma | Advanced Diploma of (Field of study/discipline) | Adv Dip (Field of study/discipline, usually abbreviated) |
| 6 | Associate Degree | Associate Degree of (Field of study/discipline) | Assoc Deg (Field of study/discipline, usually abbreviated) |
| 7 | Bachelor Degree | Bachelor of (Field of study/discipline) | B (Field of study/discipline, usually abbreviated) |
| 8 | Bachelor Honours Degree | Bachelor of (Field of study/discipline) (Honours) | B (Field of study/discipline, usually abbreviated) (Hons) |
| 8 | Graduate Certificate | Graduate Certificate of (Field of study/discipline) | Grad Cert (Field of study/discipline, usually abbreviated) |
| 8 | Graduate Diploma | Graduate Diploma of (Field of study/discipline) | Grad Dip (Field of study/discipline, usually abbreviated) |
| 9 | Master Degree (Coursework) | Master of (Field of study/discipline) | M (Field of study/discipline, usually abbreviated) |
| 9 | Master Degree (Research) | Master of (Field of study/discipline) | M (Field of study/discipline, usually abbreviated) |
| 9 | Master Degree (Extended) | Master of (Field of study/discipline) For exceptions that may be used, see below* | M (Field of study/discipline, usually abbreviated) |
| 10 | Professional Doctoral Degree | Doctor of (Field of study/discipline) | D (Field of study/discipline, usually abbreviated) |
| 10 | Higher Doctoral Degree | Doctor of Philosophy | PhD |
* Exceptions:
1. The use of the title 'Juris Doctor' is permitted for a Master Degree (Extended) for legal practice
2. The use of the title 'Doctor of …' is permitted for a Master Degree (Extended) for five professions: medical practice; physiotherapy; dentistry; optometry and veterinary practice.
4 References
Nil.
5 Schedule Information
| Accountable Officer | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs) |
| Responsible Officer | Dean (Academic Transformation) |
| Policy Type | University Procedure |
| Policy Suite | |
| Approved Date | 19/9/2023 |
| Effective Date | 19/9/2023 |
| Review Date | 19/9/2028 |
| Relevant Legislation | |
| Policy Exceptions | |
| Related Policies | |
| Related Procedures | Higher Degree by Research Program Design and Review Procedure |
| Related forms, publications and websites | |
| Definitions | Terms defined in the Definitions Dictionary |
| A method of teaching and learning that leads to the acquisition of skills and knowledge and does not include a major research component....moreA method of teaching and learning that leads to the acquisition of skills and knowledge and does not include a major research component. The term 'University' or 'UniSQ' means the University of Southern Queensland....moreThe term 'University' or 'UniSQ' means the University of Southern Queensland. | |
| Definitions that relate to this schedule only | |
| Keywords | |
| Record No | 14/702PL |