The following qualifications are available at Australian universities and approved higher education providers. |
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| Bachelor Degree: minimum 3 years |
| Bachelor Degree (Honours): minimum 4 years |
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The Bachelor degree is the fundamental university qualification and is the basic qualification for entry to the professions. Some professions may require additional vocational qualifications as a condition of entry.
Study involves acquiring a systematic and coherent body of knowledge, its underlying principles and concepts, and associated problem-solving techniques. Study usually involves major studies in an area where significant literature is available. Course content is to a significant depth and progressively developed to a high level, preparing students for further post-graduate study if desired.
A Bachelor Degree with honours takes an additional year after a Bachelor Degree. Honours may also be granted where outstanding achievement is recorded in a Bachelor Degree course of four or more years. |
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| Graduate Certificate: 6 months : |
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| The Graduate Certificate typically involves broadening individual skills already gained in an undergraduate program, or developing vocational knowledge and skills in a new professional area. |
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| Graduate Diploma: 12 months (1 Year) : |
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The Graduate Diploma either broadens individual skills obtained in an undergraduate program or develops vocational knowledge and skills in a new professional area. This qualification can also be described as further specialization within a systematic and coherent body of knowledge. |
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| Masters Degree: 1 to 2 Years : |
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The Masters Degree involves enhancing specific professional or vocational skills. The Masters Degree is typically gained by research or coursework or a combination. Study involves acquiring in-depth understanding of a specific area of knowledge, usually by independent research. A Masters Degree takes either one-year after a Bachelor Degree with honours or two years after a Bachelor Degree. |
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| Doctoral Degree: 3 years : |
| The Doctoral Degree is the highest award offered by Australian universities. Although it is a research degree, some programs may have a course work component. There are three components to a Doctoral Degree: |
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a searching review of the literature, experimentation or other systemic approach to a body of knowledge. |
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an original research project resulting in a significant contribution to knowledge and understanding and/or the application of knowledge within a discipline or field of study. |
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a substantial and well-ordered thesis, demonstrating the relationship of the research to the broader framework of the discipline or field of study. |
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| Vocational Education and Training : |
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Australia's Vocational Education and Training (VET) delivers training that is both practical and career-oriented and includes courses in computing, business studies, marketing, tourism and hospitality. VET is also available in Australian schools. VET courses are provided by both public institutions called TAFE Institutes and private colleges. All institutes and colleges are subject to Government monitoring to ensure high standards. Australian VET graduates are able to seek employment with the knowledge that their skills are those demanded by employers. Under Australia's national qualifications framework, graduates can also progress into higher-level courses including entry into universities for Diploma and Bachelor degree courses. |
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| The terms University and Degree are protected in Australia so that only institutions which meet Australia's high quality assurance processes can use the titles. Australia has 39 universities, which are listed on the registers of the Australian Qualifications Framework. Australian universities also have overseas branch campuses, twinning arrangements and exchange programs for students and staff globally. Australia has nearly 4000 formal agreements with universities around the world. Many Australian universities concentrate on traditional areas of learning and inquiry, while others are more vocational and applied in focus. All, to some extent, combine tuition with research. |
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Australian Catholic University |
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University of New South Wales |
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Australian Defence Force Academy |
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University of Newcastle |
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Australian Graduate School of Management |
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University of Notre Dame Australia |
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Australian National University |
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University of Queensland |
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Bond University |
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University of South Australia |
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Central Queensland University |
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University of Southern Queensland |
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Charles Darwin University |
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University of Sydney |
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Charles Sturt University |
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University of Tasmania |
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Curtin University of Technology |
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University of Technology Sydney |
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Deakin University |
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University of the Sunshine Coast |
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Edith Cowan University |
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University of Western Australia |
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Flinders University |
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University of Western Sydney |
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Griffith University |
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University of Wollongong |
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James Cook University |
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Victoria University |
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Macquarie University |
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Murdoch University |
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Queensland University of Technology |
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Southern Cross University |
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Swinburne University of Technology |
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University of Adelaide |
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University of Ballarat |
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University of Canberra |
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University of Melbourne |
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University of New England |
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There are several courses available in each of the following fields of study in various universities. Students may apply for undergraduate (Bachelor’s) or graduate (Master’s and Doctoral) courses in the following fields of study. |
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Acupuncture |
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Earth Sciences |
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Legal Studies |
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Accounting |
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Ecology and Evolution |
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Librarianship and Information Management |
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Advertising |
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Econometrics |
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Linguistics |
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Aerospace Engineering |
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Economics |
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Literature |
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Aged Care Nursing |
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Education and Training |
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Management and Commerce |
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Agriculture |
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering |
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Manufacturing Engineering |
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Aircraft Maintenance |
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English
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Marine Craft Operation |
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Aircraft Operation |
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English Teacher Training |
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Marine Science |
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Anesthesiology |
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English as a Second Language |
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Maritime Engineering |
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Animal Husbandry |
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Environmental Engineering |
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Marketing |
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Anthropology |
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Environmental Studies |
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Massage Therapy |
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Aquaculture |
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Epidemiology |
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Materials Engineering |
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Archaeology |
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Equine |
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Mathematical Sciences |
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Architecture |
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Family and Consumer Studies |
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Mechanical Engineering |
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Astronomy |
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Farm Management and Agribusiness |
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Medical Science |
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Atmospheric Sciences |
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Fashion Design |
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Mental Health Nursing |
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Audiology |
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Fine Arts |
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Microbiology |
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Audi Visual Studies |
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Fire Technology |
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Midwifery |
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Automotive Engineering |
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Fisheries Studies |
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Mining Engineering |
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Baking and Pastry making |
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Floristry |
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Music |
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Banking and Finance |
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Food and Beverage Science |
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Natural and Physical Sciences |
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Beauty Therapy
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Food Hygiene |
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Naturopathy |
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Behavioral Sciences |
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Food Processing Technology |
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Networks and Communications |
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Biochemistry and Cell Biology |
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Food Science and Biotechnology |
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Nursing Education |
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Biological Sciences |
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Footwear Making |
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Nursing |
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Biomedical Engineering |
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Forensic Science |
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Nutrition and Dietetics |
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Botany |
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Forestry Studies |
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Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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Building Construction Management |
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Foundation Studies |
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Occupational Health and Safety |
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Building Science and Technology |
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Furniture Making |
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Occupational Therapy |
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Building Services Engineering |
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Gender Specific Studies |
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Operating Systems |
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Business and Commercial Law |
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General Education |
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Optical Science |
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Business and Management |
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General Medicine |
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Optometry |
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Career Development Programs |
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General Nursing |
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Organizational Management |
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Care for the Aged |
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Genetics |
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Pediatrics |
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Care for the Disabled |
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Geology |
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Para-legal Studies |
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Chemical Engineering |
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Geomatic Engineering |
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Para-medical Studies |
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Chemical Sciences |
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Graphic Arts and Design Studies |
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Pathology |
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Children’s Services |
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Health Promotion |
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Performing Arts |
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Chiropractic and Osteopathy |
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History |
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Pharmacology |
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Civil Engineering |
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Horticulture |
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Pharmacy |
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Communication and Media Studies |
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Hospitality Management |
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Philosophy |
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Communications Technologies |
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Human Biology |
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Photography |
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Community Health |
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Human Movement |
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Physics |
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Community Nursing |
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Human Resource Management
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Physiotherapy |
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Complimentary Therapies |
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Human Welfare Studies |
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Podiatry |
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Computer Engineering |
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Hydrology |
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Police Studies |
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Computer Graphics |
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Industrial Engineering |
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Political Science |
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Computer Sciences |
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Industrial Relations |
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Printing |
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Construction Engineering |
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Information Systems |
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Programming |
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Cookery |
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Information Technology |
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Project Management |
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Counseling |
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Insurance and Actuarial Studies |
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Psychiatry |
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Crafts |
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Interior and Environmental Design |
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Psychology |
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Creative Arts |
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Internal Medicine |
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Public Health and Healthcare Administration |
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Criminal Law |
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International Business |
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Public Relations |
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Criminology |
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International Law |
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Quality Management |
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Critical Care Nursing |
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Investment and Securities |
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Radiography |
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Curatorial Studies |
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Jewellery Making |
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Radiology |
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Curriculum Studies |
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Journalism |
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Real Estate |
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Dance |
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Justice Administration |
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Rehabilitation |
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Database Management |
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Laboratory Technology |
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Sales and Marketing |
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Dental Assisting |
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Land Parks and Wildlife Management |
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Security Science |
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Dental Technology |
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Landscape Architecture |
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Sociology |
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Dentistry |
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Languages
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Social Work |
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Drama and Theatre Studies |
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Law |
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Soil Science |
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Speech Pathology |
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Sport and Recreation |
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Statistics |
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Structural Engineering |
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Surgery |
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Surveying |
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Systems Analysis and Design |
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Taxation Law |
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Teacher Education |
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Textile Design |
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Textile Making |
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Tourism and Hospitality |
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Transport Engineering |
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Urban Design and Regional Planning |
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Valuation |
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Veterinary Science |
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Visual Arts and Crafts |
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Viticulture |
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Water and Sanitary Engineering |
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Written Communication |
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Zoology |
