Status and Details
This page contains information about the status, approval and a summary of the changes from the previous version of the document. Please note that the Unit Head listed on this page is the current owner of this policy and may not reflect the University position/staff member who owned this policy at the time of publication.
25 October 2017 – Policy amended to delete the redundant position title “Associate Director, Admission and Enrolment” and replace with “Director, Student Administration”. Clauses 1, 3, 33, 49 have been amended to reflect the Master of Research.Advanced Standing Policy
Status
Historic
Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date
21st December 2016
This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date
21st August 2019
The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority
Academic Senate
The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date
21st December 2016
This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date
21st March 2018
This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Unit Head
Jess Gleeson
Director, Data Integrity, Quality and Operations
j.gleeson@westernsydney.edu.au
This is the officer generally responsible for day to day administrative matters.
Author
Gillian Brown
46203098
This is the author of record for this version of the document.
Enquiries Contact
Karen Wilson
Enrolments Coordinator
47360716
General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.
Summary of Changes from Previous Version
Clauses 28-31 provide advice about limits on advanced standing.
Clauses 5-7, 14-16 (new), 24-26 and 28 ensure that the policy aligns with the Higher Education Standards Framework.
Clause 34 provides that entry level credit for shorter duration masters programs is not treated as advanced standing.
Clause 46 covers transfer of marks.
Clauses 52 to 53 provide an amended appeals process.
Clauses Amended
Policy: All
Procedure: 22-26, 28-29, 33-34, 36, 46-47, 49-53
Guidelines: All