General Information

Structure

The Australian National University consists of its governing body, its staff and its students. As a teaching and research institution, it is divided into two principal, interrelated parts, The Faculties and the Institute of Advanced Studies.

The Faculties comprises six faculties (Arts, Asian Studies, Economics and Commerce, Engineering and Information Technology, Law, and Science) and the National Institute of the Arts. Each faculty is concerned with the instruction of students for the degrees of bachelor and master; for intermediate awards; and with research and the supervision of candidates for doctoral degrees.

The Canberra Institute of the Arts amalgamated with the ANU on 1 January 1992, becoming at that time the Institute of the Arts (ITA), now called the National Institute of the Arts (NITA). NITA comprises the School of Art and the School of Music, as well as the Australian Centre for the Arts and Technology, and is committed to the fostering of excellence in music, the visual arts and the electronic arts. The major part of its activities is located on the ANU campus, with its small second campus being located a short distance away at Manuka.

The Institute of Advanced Studies is concerned with advanced research and the training of students in masters and doctoral programs.

Administration

The Vice-Chancellor, is the chief executive officer of the University.

The Faculties and the National Institute of the Arts

For information about The Faculties and the National Institute of the Arts please consult the individual Faculty Handbooks and the following web sites.

Faculty of Arts http://arts.anu.edu.au/

Faculty of Asian Studies http://www.anu.edu.au/asianstudies/

Faculty of Economics and Commerce http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/

Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology http://feit.anu.edu.au/

Faculty of Law http://law.anu.edu.au/

Faculty of Science http://www.anu.edu.au/science/

National Institute of the Arts http://www.anu.edu.au/ITA

Sources of advice to students

Students with administrative problems or queries should address them to the Director of Student Administration and Support Services. If the problems are academic students are advised to talk to staff in the relevant Faculty Office. They may be advised to make an appointment with the Sub-Dean or another member of academic staff to obtain resolution of the issue. If the student is not satisfied that their problem has been given proper consideration they may approach the Dean.

The Dean of Students is available for consultation with individual students on any matter of concern to them. Students may also seek support and guidance from any of the Support Service Units. These include the Counselling Centre, the Disability Support Unit, the Academic Skills and Learning Centre, the Careers Centre and the Health Centre. Information on the full range of Support Services available may be found on the web from the link site http://www.anu.edu.au/nav/students.html.

Aims

The University aims to be one of the worlds great universities distinguished by its record of scholarship research and teaching. It offers more than study alone. Through the services and recreational facilities available as well as through the research and teaching programs it allows for a full development of interests. The successful student will be the one who learns how much time to give to study and how much to other pursuits.

The University accepts that it has a responsibility to eliminate and ensure the continued absence within its structures and practices of any source of direct or indirect discrimination on the basis of race, colour, national or ethnic origin, sex, marital status or pregnancy. The Australian National University is committed to the promotion of equal opportunity for all persons including women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent, members all of racial and ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

The academic year

The dates for all teaching periods and semesters in 2002 and 2003 are set out at the front of this Handbook. Students enrolling in courses taught in the Spring, Summer or Winter sessions and those taught intensively within the Semesters should check course start and end dates and examination and result notification dates with the course authority.

Academic Structure -- new terminology

The ANU is implementing changes to its terminology relating to academic structure from 2002. The new terminology is used in all University publications including this Handbook and the following definitions should assist readers. The previous term is in brackets.

Program (course) a structured academic program of study normally leading to the award of a degree, diploma or certificate; eg Bachelor of Arts program.

Course (unit) a discrete entity of study in a subject, normally of one semester's duration; eg HIST1015 Ends of Empire

Unit (credit point) an indicator of the value of the course within the whole program. Most courses have a unit value; eg HIST1015 = 6 units.

Students enrolled in a program must complete a number of courses to the required total unit value; eg in the Bacheor of Arts program students complete courses, usually of 6 unit value, to the total value of 144 units.

Confidentiality of personal information

This is a statement of the University's obligations in relation to the personal information that is held about a student.

Students are entitled to protection of their privacy, as are staff and others who might have dealings with the University, and the University is subject to the provisions of the Privacy Act 1988 (C'lth). Privacy considerations apply to a great deal of information the University may hold about students, including factual data (address, age, enrolment status, etc.), academic progress (examination results, evaluation and assessment and academic standing) and personal welfare (family matters, medical matters, financial matters, etc.)

Staff of the University may require access at times to personal information about you in your interests. To the extent that the information is private, the University will restrict access to those staff who may need the information in order to carry out their responsibilities in your personal and/or academic interests as a student of this University.

The University will not disclose personal information about you to other students, to people outside the University (other than in accordance with any legal or academic obligation) or staff who have no need of access to the information, unless you tell us, in writing, that you have given permission.

This means that we do not release any information we hold about you, including your address or your results, even to close relatives without your permission. We do not confirm to a third party that you are, or have been a student of the ANU unless you have a record of graduation as that is a public document.

There are some exceptions to the general application of this policy which may reflect obligations imposed on us by law or Government regulation or the requirements for normal operation of the University. These include the following:

• we release statistical information to the Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs (DETYA) as noted on your enrolment form;
• we tell the Australian Tax Office about your HECS liabilities each semester (you consent to this by signing your Payment Options form);
• we may publish your examination results and the award of a prize or scholarship;
• if you are an international student or permanent resident, we give the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) and DETYA certain information which we are required to release;
• we may be asked to provide information to Centrelink;
• we may inspect any University equipment or facilities to investigate possible breaches of University policies or abuses of the computer network;
• if you are alleged to have committed a criminal offence, we may be requested to assist the police with personal information about you for the enforcement of the criminal law;
• if you apply to transfer to another tertiary institution, we may release to that institution or a tertiary admissions centre information about your academic progress at this University, although normally you will have consented to this in your application to the new institution; and
• if your readmission to an Affiliated College or Hall of Residence is dependent on your academic results, we may provide your results to the College or Hall;
• we provide a list of enrolled students to the returning officer for elections of student representatives on official University bodies, official ANU student associations and the ANU Union Board.

Determination of assessment methods and issues relating to course content

The appropriate avenue for raising questions about assessment methods and course content is with the lecturer in the first instance, the dean of faculty and the departmental committee (or the Faculty Education Committee in non departmental Faculties).

Dispute resolution

The University has procedures for the resolution of disputes in The Faculties in relation to the determination of assessment methods in a subject or unit, course content, teaching practices and other matters. Detailed statements of the procedures are available at Faculty Offices.

Teaching practices and other matters

If a student has concerns about other aspects of a unit which they are undertaking, and which they are unable to resolve with the lecturer, the student may raise them with the Sub-dean, Associate Dean/ Deputy Dean, Dean or Dean of Students who will endeavour to resolve them informally. If the student is not satisfied with the outcome and wishes to invoke the formal complaints mechanism, the student must lodge the complaint, in writing, with the lecturer concerned, with a copy to the Head of Department/ Division in departmental Faculties or, in the case of the Faculties of Asian Studies and Law, to the Dean of the Faculty.

If the student is not satisfied with the lecturer's consideration of the complaint, the student may require the complaint to be considered by the Dean of the Faculty. A copy of the original complaint, together with any other material that the student considers relevant, is to be provided to the Dean.

Duty of care

All students are reminded of their duty of care towards others. A breach of this duty of care may give rise to liability.

Some students may have a disability or medical condition, which places their own safety or welfare, or that of others, at risk during University activities. The University accepts the right of people to privacy. However, such students are advised to consult the Disability Liaison Officer and relevant Faculty staff about the nature of any disability and its impact on their studies.

Freedom of information

The provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 1982, as amended, apply to the University. Enquiries should be addressed to the University Legal Office in the Chancelry.

The Ombudsman and students*

Canberra students can be affected by the decisions and actions of both Commonwealth and ACT government agencies. You can complain to the Ombudsman if you think an agency's decision was unreasonable, unfair or wrong; or you received misleading advice; or the agency unreasonably delayed making a decision. The Ombudsman investigates complaints informally, in private, and independently of any government agency -- and free of charge.

Commonwealth agencies include Centrelink, Education, Taxation, the Australian Federal Police and Austpost, as well as the ANU. ACT agencies look after ACT Housing, police, schools, local hospitals, motor vehicle registrations, parking and other fines, and include the Canberra Institute of Technology and the University of Canberra.

The Ombudsman usually expects complainants to try first to sort out the problem with the agency concerned or to use an alternative review mechanism where one exists; for example, the Social Security Appeals Tribunal in matters concerning AUSTUDY or the formal review procedures of the universities and CIT. If your particular problem cannot be dealt with by the Ombudsman, you will be advised who can help you.

You can phone, call in or write to:

The Commonwealth/ACT Ombudsman

Level 6, Farrell Place

Canberra City ACT 2601

Tel: 02 6276 0111 8.30 am-5 pm

Fax: 02 6249 7829

Web site: http://www.comb.gov.au

Public counter 8.30 am-5 pm

*This information was supplied by the Ombudsman's Office.

Discrimination and Harassment

The Australian National University is committed to providing a study environment that is safe, fair and free from discrimination and harassment for all members of the University community.

Discrimination is defined as unfair or inequitable treatment on the basis of a person's race, colour, sex, sexual preference or orientation, marital status, pregnancy or potential pregnancy, status as carer, age, disability, ethnic or national origin, breastfeeding requirements, religious or political affiliation, or any other attributes as defined in any legislation that applies to a University activity.

Harassment is defined as behaviour, comments or images, that are unwelcome, offensive or intimidating, and that, in the circumstances, a reasonable person should have expected would be offensive or intimidating.

Under the University policy for discrimination and harassment grievance resolution, students are encouraged to come forward with a complaint in the knowledge that a responsible officer will take prompt and effective action to resolve it. University-wide student contacts can assist in explaining the University's policies and how the grievance process works. The Student contacts will also provide specific advice on what principles are involved; what outcomes are possible; what options may be available, and what to do if wishing to continue with the grievance procedure. The web address for all information relating to the ANU discrimination and harassment grievance resolution processes is:
http://www.anu.edu.au/equity/grievance/discrimharass.html

Students may also contact the members of the University's Equity and Diversity Unit for any information or assistance regarding a problem or complaint relating to discrimination or harassment issues.

Website: http://www.anu.edu.au/equity/contacts.html

Telephone: 6125 3352.

Students with disabilities

The University recognises that from time to time some students may be affected by long or short term disabilities and that such disabilities may occur following admission.

In any such case, the University will make every effort to address the effects of the disability by adapting the delivery of curriculum, the assessment requirements and the processes of developing academic skills to meet the needs of students with disabilities. Such adaptations to normal course requirements will not compromise the essential nature of the course nor what is deemed to be an essential skill or knowledge.

Where necessary, appropriate support, services, resources and access to assistive technology may be provided or modified to meet the needs of students with disabilities. However, students should be aware that the University is not able to guarantee that these services will be provided. The provision of additional and specialised resources is administered by the Disability Liaison Officer.

All intending students with disabilities are invited to contact the Disability Liaison Officer (tel: 02 6125 5036) at the earliest opportunity so that any prior arrangements, such as the placement of lectures and tutorials in appropriate or accessible locations, can be made to facilitate equitable access.

Discipline

Upon enrolling, students sign a declaration that they will observe the Statutes and Rules of the University and the directions of the constituted authorities of the University. Students will be expected to observe the terms of this declaration and the University may refuse to admit to lectures for such periods as it thinks fit any student who commits any serious breach of discipline.

Where the Vice-Chancellor is satisfied that a student is in default of an obligation to the University, a certificate in writing to that effect will be issued to the student and a degree shall not be conferred upon a student while this certificate is in force. A student may appeal in writing to the Council against the issue of the certificate, such an appeal to reach the Director, Student Administration and Support Services within six months of the certificate being issued.

Under the Discipline Rules, `misconduct' in relation to a candidate is a reference to conduct on the part of the candidate that:

"(a) is prejudicial to the good order and government of the University; or

(b) unreasonably hinders other persons in the pursuit of their studies in the University or in participation in the life of the University; or

(c) is otherwise reprehensible in a member of the University."

The Discipline Rules made by Council under the Discipline Statute may be found on the World Wide Web at: http://www.anu.edu.au/cabs/rules/ (Rule 4). A copy of the rules may be obtained from a faculty office or Student Administration.

Non-smoking policy

Students are reminded that smoking in all public areas including classrooms is not permitted.

Care of property

Students are requested to observe care in the use of University property. Any student who damages University furniture, fittings or other property will be required to pay for the repair of the damage.

Lost property

Lost property is held by ANU Security (Facilities and Services Division), which is located in the John Yencken Building on Sullivan's Creek Road. Lost items may be handed in at any time and collected between 9am and 3.30pm, Monday to Friday. Inquiries: (02) 6125 2251.

Security

ANU Security Officers patrol the University Campus 24 hours per day throughout the year and provide an escort service during the hours of darkness within the campus and to Fenner Hall. The telephone number for Security is 02 6125 2249. After hours Security can also be contacted by dialling "999" from University internal telephones.

UniSafe

Further information on all personal safety matters is available on the UniSafe homepage at http://www.anu.edu.au/facilities/security/unisafe/. Details of the Unisafe Bus may be found in the section on Student Facilities.

Traffic control

Roads within the University are public streets for the purpose of the ACT Motor Traffic Ordinance and the ANU Parking and Traffic Statute. All parking on campus is controlled under the provisions of the University Parking and Traffic Statute. This relates to both offstreet parking areas and street parking. All parking and traffic signs are authorised by the designated authority and have the force of law. Permit Parking restrictions apply in most areas of campus. A Parking Permit and Label will be issued to eligible staff and students on completion of a "Parking Permit Application" form and payment of the prescribed fee. These forms are available from Student Administration or the Parking Administration Office, John Yencken Building, Sullivan's Creek Road.

GST is applicable to parking permits and administrative charges relevant to permits and infringements.

Parking Infringement Notices are issued for noncompliance with the Parking and Traffic Statute which may be found at http://www.anu.edu.au/cabs/statutes/parking.html. Fines for parking infringements are payable within 14 days of issuing of the notice. Failure to pay within 14 days will incur an additional administration fee. Legal proceedings against offenders who fail to pay fines within the prescribed period are automatic. Please drive with care and consideration, observe the 40 kph speed limit and parking rules at all times. Traffic control may be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.anu.edu.au/Facilities/parking/index.html.

Division of Information

The Division of Information supports excellence in research, teaching and learning at The Australian National University through the provision of world-class information infrastructure, resources and information services. The Division ensures students have access to the University's rich information environment, including its information technology infrastructure, scholarly information, and the latest online teaching, research and collaboration systems.

Scholarly Information Services (SIS)/ Library

SIS/Library ensures that the staff and students of the University have access to scholarly information for research, teaching and learning purposes. Increasingly, much of this information is available in electronic format. The physical collection is housed in four main locations, each with a different subject focus: the J.B. Chifley Building (Social Science and Humanities), the W.K. Hancock Building (Science) the R.G. Menzies Building (Asia Pacific), the Law Library, plus five science branch libraries. In addition, the National Institute of the Arts Library and Resource Centre holds material specialising in art and music.

Staff and students of the University have access to thousands of electronic journals through aggregated databases, which can be accessed through any terminal with a University log on. This provides staff and students with access to this information twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week from any workstation, both on and off campus. In addition, total print holdings of the Library exceed 2 million volumes and over 11,000 print serial titles.

Most of the reading material required for undergraduate courses of study are now available electronically through the Electronic Reserve. Access to these high-use materials is 24 hours a day through the online catalogue, Innopac. Some material on subject reading lists cannot be made accessible in this way due to Copyright restrictions, and in these cases the material will be made available through the Reserve Collection in the appropriate building as listed above.

The Library's web page anulib [http://anulib.anu.edu.au] provides a gateway to electronic scholarly information together with information about the Library and its services. Currently a University-wide program is underway to expedite the transition from print to electronic access to scholarly information resources. To date access to significant electronic resources in all subject areas, including the ISI Web of Science, has been purchased and made available via the desktop. The Library also provides electronic access to past examination papers through the online catalogue. ANU theses are also available through the catalogue.

In addition, SIS/Library is a member of the National Borrowing Scheme, which allows students and staff to borrow from other participating institutions.

SIS/Library staff are available to help users to find information in the Library. As all students will find that they need to spend a considerable amount of their time in the Library they are encouraged to make full use of all the Library facilities. Apart from certain restricted categories, students may borrow most materials held in the various Library locations, including the National Institute of the Arts Library and Resource Centre.

Special facilities are available for people with temporary or permanent disabilities. Inquires about these can be made at any Information Desk in the main Library locations or via the Library's website anulib under the Quick Finder option.

Library guides describing services, facilities, opening hours and borrowing regulations are available in print format in all buildings and in electronic format on anulib. TV monitor screens in the four major Library locations provide brief details about some essential services and new developments. The Library's Information Desk is accessible by e-mail at -- library.info@anu.edu.au.

The Noel Butlin Archives Centre (# 76) holds over 600 archival collections of significant Australian business and labour organisations. Further details about the collections and services are available from the website: http://anulib.anu.edu.au/nbac/

Information Infrastructure Services (IIS)

IIS provides the infrastructure support for students on campus to access information services.

The Information Commons Program of the Division integrates the various electronic access services and provides students with many locations on campus for access to electronic information, advice on IT facilities, and the computer systems to prepare and process electronic materials as part of the academic work of the student.

InfoPlace, in the Union Court (#17), is the focal point of the student IT advice network and provides information and assistance with the university's IT facilities including setting up and organising e-mail, wordprocessing, spreadsheets, online searching and the use of other popular software packages. Student consultants are available to provide one-to-one help. The Imaging Lab area contains a variety of digitising, authoring and publishing tools.

There are around 30 computer laboratories, supported by the Division, available to students across the campus for booked class work and for drop-in use. Some of these are available 24 hours per day, some are only available during Library opening hours. In addition there are identical facilities available in the Halls of Residence and Colleges, reserved for residents. All laboratories are networked and have printing facilities.

There is a strong Information Literacy Program in operation for students and staff. This program incorporates activities in subject specific Information Skills, SIS/Library tours during Orientation, IT Training and assistance through InfoPlace.

The Reverse Proxy system allows off-campus Internet web-requests to appear as if they originated from the ANU campus, this enabling access to ANU-only material such as databases, electronic reserve and electronic journals from off-campus.

Satellite television services are made available in a number of buildings on campus, including Halls of Residence, the J. B. Chifley Building, The R.G. Menzies Building, the Arts Library and Resource Centre and the School of Music Library. Services include foreign language and worldwide news services together with a wide range of Asia-Pacific programs.

For those students who wish to pursue courses involving the use of advanced computational facilities, access is available to the Australian Partnership for Advanced Computing facilities, located on the campus. The Division is the Facilities Manager of this National Facility, currently based on a Compaq supercomputer delivering around a gigaflop of performance.

Scholarly Technology Services (STS)

STS supports students in their learning roles by developing training, course management, flexible delivery and collaboration and teaching support technologies with the view that a highly innovative teaching environment is available with an effective and efficient management of course delivery through a course management system. Students' learning environment will be one of high quality teaching and learning space infrastructure and learning environment for information and IT literate students.

WebCT is current course management system that has been chosen as the main online teaching and learning environment. It provides access to learning resources and enhanced communication options with staff and other students. While individual lecturers will use WebCT in different ways, general features include: access to subject outlines and lecture materials; communication tools such as subject based email, bulletin boards and chat; online quizzes and self-assessment activities; individual and group online presentations; the ability to run searches and use glossaries; and the use of the subject calendar to look at scheduled events and as a personal time management tool.

The fourth arm of the Division, Corporate Information Services (CIS), develops and maintains the infrastructure to support the administration systems which support students, such as the student portal, Interactive Student Information Services (ISIS), and student records.

Bachelor degrees and diplomas available to international
students

The University has a total enrolment of approximately 1,000 international students from over 70 countries. International students wishing to study in Australia require a study visa and pay tuition fees for their studies, including students already studying in Australian schools who intend to study at undergraduate level. No quotas are placed on the number of international students entering Australia.

New students are admitted at the beginning of the academic year in late February. Second Semester admission in late July is available for a number of degree programs and current advice about these may be obtained from the International Education Office.

International Student Fees (ISF) for tuition are officially published on a Course basis. The exact fee for each Course of study can be found at http://fees.anu.edu.au. A list of all degree programs offered to international students is available from the International Education Office.

Admissions Office

Telephone: (02) 6125 3046/5594

email: admiss.enq@anu.edu.au

fax: (02) 6125 0751

internet: http://www.anu.edu.au/psi/admissions/

Applications for undergraduate admission to the University are processed by two tertiary admissions centres and the ANU Admissions Office, as described below. Although the selection procedures used by each centre may differ, the selection criteria of the University are maintained, regardless of the method of application processing. A copy of the Rules may be obtained from any faculty office and from the World Wide Web at: http://www.anu.edu.au/cabs/rules/

Australian Capital Territory

Applicants from the ACT will be assessed for admission on the basis of their Universities Admission Index (UAI) calculated on their performance in the ACT Year 12 Certificate by the ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies. Information on the ACT Year 12 Certificate and the calculation of the UAI is available from the Board.

New South Wales

Applicants from NSW will be assessed for admission on the basis of their Universities Admission Index calculated on their performance in the Higher School Certificate. Information on the Higher School Certificate and the calculation of the UAI is available from the NSW Board of Studies. Information on the calculation of the UAI is published in the Universities Admissions Centre Information Guide.

Other States

Applications from school-leavers from States (or Territories) other than ACT or NSW who have met matriculation requirements within their own State, will be assessed on the basis of a minimum tertiary entrance rank as determined by the University using the conversion method developed by the National Tertiary Admissions System (NTAS) Task Force.

University Preparation Scheme

Local residents who meet the above age requirements may attempt the University Preparation Scheme. Applicants are assessed on performance in an approved unit of study offered by the ANU Centre for Continuing Education or ANUTECH and the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) multichoice test administered by UAC.

Special Adult Entry Scheme

Applicants who meet the age requirements set out above and who do not already hold a qualification which meets minimum admission requirements may apply through this scheme. Applicants will be selected on performance in the STAT multichoice and written English tests taken within three years. Both tests are administered by UAC.

Please note that those who have attempted tertiary studies unsuccessfully within the past two years or who have been unsuccessful in the SAES within the past two years are ineligible to apply through this scheme.

Further details of these two schemes are available from the Admissions Office. Applicants for both schemes must register for the STAT on the registration form in the UAC Guide.

Approved tertiary preparation courses

Successful completion of the Canberra Institute of Technology Certificate in Pretertiary Studies, or an approved tertiary preparation course from an Australian institution will satisfy admission requirements. Applicants through these courses must meet the above age requirements. Further information on approved courses and the level of achievement required is available from the Admissions Office.

Accredited courses in Academic English

The University offers for credit two first year courses in Academic English to those students whose first language is not English and who have been admitted to a program of study. These courses provide a very useful preparation and introduction to Australian university requirements and practices in all aspects of academic life. They help students to develop listening and reading skills which will assist them in understanding the requirements for tutorial preparation and assignment writing.

These courses are offered by the School of Languages in the Faculty of Arts. While these courses may count toward the total requirements for a degree, they may not form part of any specified major.

Selection Mode

Except for courses in visual arts, digital arts or music, school-leavers through VTAC will be selected using a two-stage approach, in which approximately 80 per cent of offers will be made on the basis of an applicant's ENTER and approximately 20 per cent will be based on an applicant's ENTER plus `middle-band factors' as described below.

Middle-band selection

In evaluating applications in the middle band (those neither clearly selected on the basis of their ENTER nor clearly rejected), selection officers will take into account each student's full academic performance, including all information on the VCE or performance in alternative qualifications and any studies additional to those used for the determination of the ENTER. Those programs which specify prerequisite subjects will particularly consider performance in the specified subjects. Applicants for special consideration and those applying through a special admission scheme may also be ranked in the middle band after assessment of their application.

English language competence

Please refer to the Undergraduate Admissions entry above for information on English language competence.

Medical insurance

All international students are required to have health insurance while studying in Australia. Information is available from the Overseas Student Health Cover Officer on tel: 61 2 6125 4643.

International student services

Information regarding student services available through the International Education Office is listed in the Student Services section of this Handbook.

Object of these Rules

2 Application

3 Interpretation

4 Orders

5 Degrees that may be conferred

6 Who may be enrolled?

7 How must courses be chosen?

8 How may a student be assessed?

9 What are the time-limits for a program?

10 Program leave of absence

Division 1 -- The Pass Degree

11 What are the program requirements for a pass degree?

12 What courses may be taken for a pass degree?

13 How to get status in pass program for previous work

14 How must a student's performance be categorised?

15 When can a student be admitted to the degree?

Division 2 -- The Degree with Honours

16 Enrolment in honours program

17 How to get status in honours program for previous work

18 Honours work

19 Honours year

20 How may an honours year be cancelled?

21 May an honours year be attempted more than once?

22 When can a student be admitted to an honours degree?

23 How must an honours degree be categorised?

24 Candidates for honours degree may be admitted to pass degree

1 Name of Rules

1 (1) These Rules are the Bachelor Degrees Rules 2001.

2 Application

2 (1) These Rules, and Orders made under these Rules, apply in relation to a program commenced or continued on or after the commencement of these Rules.

(2) For rule 31, these Rules are taken to be an amendment of the Bachelor Degrees Rules 2000 as in force immediately before the commencement of these Rules.

[Note: Although these Rules replace the Bachelor Degrees Rules 2000, it is intended that they operate as amending rules for rule 31.]

3 Interpretation

3 (1) In these Rules, unless the contrary intention appears:

combined program means a program leading to the award of 2 degrees in accordance with Part 3;

degree means a degree mentioned in Part 1 of the Schedule, a combined program mentioned in Part 2 of the Schedule or a component degree of a combined program, as the case requires;

department includes centre, division and school;

Education Committee means the Education Subcommittee of the Academic Board established under section 3 of the Academic Board Statute 2001;

Faculty, for a degree, means the Faculty responsible for the degree or a School in the Institute of the Arts;

[NOTE: Under the Faculties Statute 1999 the powers of a Faculty may be delegated to a committee of its members or to an officer of the University.]

Handbook Rules means the Undergraduate Handbook Rules 2001 as amended and in force from time to time;

Orders, for a degree, means the Orders, published (or to be published) in the Handbook under rule 9 of the Handbook Rules, that relate to the degree, or, for a component of a combined program, the Orders so published (or to be so published) that relate to that component;

[NOTE: For example, a reference, in relation to the degree of Bachelor of Actuarial Studies to the Orders is a reference to so much of the Degree of Bachelor of Actuarial Studies (Courses) Order (however called) as is included in the relevant Part of the Handbook.]

program means a program for a degree;

student means an applicant to undertake, or a person undertaking, all or part of a program.

(2) A reference in these Rules to value for a course is a reference to the value, in units, of the course.

(3) Notwithstanding anything else in these Rules, if the University or a Faculty arranges for a dual or joint program to be offered in conjunction with another tertiary education institution, the arrangement prevails over these Rules and these Rules are to be interpreted accordingly.

4 Orders

4 (1) For these Rules:

(a) the Education Committee may make Orders about courses and the requirements for completion of programs; and

(b) the Education Committee must exercise its power to make those Orders with the advice of the Faculty concerned.

(2) The Education Committee may, by Order, set out, for each course a Faculty offers:

(a) the course's name; and

(b) the course's identifying code; and

(c) the course's unit value; and

(d) the prerequisites and co-requisites (if any) for taking the course; and

(e) if there are any other courses with which the course is regarded as incompatible the names of those courses; and

(f) any other conditions to which taking the course is subject.

(3) The Education Committee may, by Order, detail the requirements for completion for each single degree, combined program and honours program.

(4) The Education Committee may, by Order, change the requirements for particular courses to be undertaken for a component of a combined program a Faculty offers.

5 Degrees that may be conferred

5 (1) A degree may be conferred as a pass degree or as a degree with honours.

6 Who may be enrolled?

6 (1) A Faculty may only enrol a person as a student if the person has been admitted to the University in accordance with the Admission (Bachelor Degree Programs) Rules or the Institute of the Arts Undergraduate Admission Rules.

(2) Except with the permission of the Faculty concerned, a student must not undertake a program at the same time as undertaking a degree, diploma or other award program offered by:

(a) another Faculty; or

(b) another tertiary education institution.

7 How must courses be chosen?

7 (1) A student must choose the courses of his or her program, and make any change to that choice, in accordance with the Orders.

(2) However, if the Orders indicate that the approval of a Faculty must be obtained for the choice or number of courses that may be undertaken in a particular program, a student wishing to undertake that program must get that approval.

8 How may a student be assessed?

8 (1) A student undertaking a program must submit to examinations or assessment in the courses of the program as required by the Faculty concerned.

(2) A student may only be admitted to examination or given other assessment in any of the courses of a program if he or she has attended the classes, and carried out work in the courses of the program, to the satisfaction of the Head of the Department concerned.

(3) However, a student must not be refused an examination or other assessment by reason only of the fact that the student failed to attend a class or carry out work if the student was not given reasonable notice that he or she was required to attend the class or carry out the work.

9 What are the time-limits for a program?

9 (1) Unless the Faculty otherwise determines, a student must finish his or her program:

(a) if the program is a single degree program in a School in the Institute of the Arts -- 7 years after beginning it; and

(b) if the program is any other single degree program in The Faculties -- in not more than 10 years after beginning it; and

(c) if the program is a combined program for which the total value mentioned in the Schedule is less than 240 units -- in not more than 10 years after beginning it; and

(d) if the program is a combined program for which the total value mentioned in the Schedule is 240 units or more -- in not more than 11 years after beginning it.

(2) However if status is granted under rule 13 or 17 for work done elsewhere, the Faculty responsible for the program must fix a time, not more than the maximum period for the program, within which the student undertaking a pass degree must comply with these Rules.

(3) However, a student undertaking a degree with honours may only be admitted to the degree if the student:

(a) finishes the program for the corresponding pass degree within the period mentioned in subrule (1) or (2); and

(b) finishes the honours year of that program, to the satisfaction of the Faculty, in 1 year as a full-time student or 2 years as a part-time student.

(4) Also, a student undertaking a degree with honours may only be admitted to the degree if:

(a) for a student undertaking 1 honours program, or a combined honours program--he or she undertakes the honours year immediately after finishing the requirements for the corresponding pass degree; and

(b) for a student undertaking 2 honours programs--he or she undertakes the honours year of each program:

(i) immediately after completing the requirements for the corresponding pass degree; or

(ii) immediately after completing the honours year for the other component degree.

(5) However, if a student undertakes an honours program for which he or she is not required to undertake an honours year, subrules (1) and (2) apply to that student for that program and subrules (3) and (4) do not.

(6) The Faculty may change a time limit mentioned in subrule (3) or (4) for an honours degree.

10 Program leave of absence

10 (1) The Faculty may approve leave of absence for a student from the student's program.

(2) If the Faculty approves the leave of absence, the period of leave must be included in the maximum period of the program.

Division 1 -- The Pass Degree

11 What are the program requirements for a pass degree?

11 (1) A list of single degree programs offered by the University is set out in Part 1 of the Schedule.

(2) To finish the program for a pass degree a student must pass courses mentioned in subrule (3) the total value of which is set out in the Schedule and complete the other requirements for the degree set out in the Orders.

(3) The courses, sequences of courses or combinations of courses that may be included in a program are the courses, sequences or combinations of courses approved by the Faculty concerned and set out in the Orders.

(4) The Faculty may, in special circumstances, approve a program or variation of a program that does not comply with subrule (2) or (3).

12 What courses may be taken for a pass degree?

12 (1) The courses for the pass degree must be chosen from:

(a) courses offered by the Faculty concerned; and

(b) courses approved by the Faculty that are offered by other Faculties or elsewhere in the University.

(2) The courses offered by the Faculty are the courses set out in the Orders for the Faculty and have the unit values set out in those Orders.

(3) A course from another Faculty or elsewhere in the University must be taken in accordance with the Rules and Orders that relate to that course.

(4) The Education Committee may, by Order, determine:

(a) courses for which a student may not receive status if taken with other courses; and

(b) a maximum number of courses for which a student may receive status in any year; and

(c) a maximum number of units for which a student may receive status for taking specified courses; and

(d) subject to any other relevant Orders, any other condition to which the taking of a particular course is subject.

(5) A Faculty may, in a particular case, determine a matter mentioned in subrule (4).

(6) However, in a determination under subrule (5) a Faculty must comply with any relevant Order made by the Education Committee.

[NOTE: The Orders generally mention courses that are incompatible with, or that may not be taken concurrently with, or after completion of, other courses and prerequisites and co-requisites to the taking of particular courses.]

13 How to get status in pass program for previous work

13(1) A Faculty may grant a student who has carried out work or completed part of a program at this University, at another university or at a college of advanced education or a similar institution, such status in the program for a pass degree as it determines, having regard to all the circumstances.

(2) Unless the Faculty determines otherwise, a student must not be granted status for work carried out, or a course passed, more than the prescribed number of years before the date on which the student applied for status for that work or course.

(3) Unless the Faculty determines otherwise, a student may not enrol in a course forming part of a sequence of courses if the student seeks status for work carried out, or a course passed, in relation to that sequence of courses more than the prescribed number of years before the date on which the student applies to enrol for the first-mentioned course.

(4) In this rule prescribed number of years means:

(a) for a program undertaken in the Institute of the Arts -- 8 years; and

(b) for any other program undertaken in The Faculties -- 10 years.

14 How must a student's performance be categorised?

14 (1) The performance of a student in a course must be classified as "high distinction", "distinction", "credit", "pass", "course requirements satisfied" or "fail".

15 When can a student be admitted to the degree?

15 (1) Except with the permission of the Faculty concerned, a student may only be admitted to the pass degree if the student has satisfied the requirements of the program and has complied with these Rules and the Orders.

Division 2 -- The Degree with Honours

16 Enrolment in honours program

16 (1) The Faculty may enrol a student in an honours program mentioned in the Orders on the recommendation of the Head of the Department in which the honours program is proposed to be taken.

17 How to get status in honours program for previous work

17 (1) A Faculty may grant a student who has carried out work or completed part of a program at this University, at another university or at a college of advanced education or a similar institution, such status in the program for the honours degree as it determines, having regard to all the circumstances.

(2) Unless the Faculty determines otherwise, a student must not be granted status for work carried out, or a course passed, more than the prescribed number of years before the date on which the student applied for status for that work or course.

(3) Unless the Faculty determines otherwise, a student may not enrol in a course forming part of a sequence of courses if the student seeks status for work carried out, or a course passed, in relation to that sequence of courses more than the prescribed number of years before the date on which the student applies to enrol for the first-mentioned course.

(4) In this rule prescribed number of years means:

(a) for a program undertaken in the Institute of the Arts -- 8 years; and

(b) for any other program undertaken in The Faculties -- 10 years.

18 Honours work

18 (1) A candidate for the degree with honours must, in the years of the program allocated for the corresponding pass degree, undertake the program approved by the Faculty for the pass degree as well as any extra work required by the Head of the Department responsible for the honours program.

19 Honours year

19 (1) The program requirements for an honours program (including the requirements for an honours year if applicable to the program) must be set out in the Orders.

(2) If the program for a degree with honours includes an honours year, a student may be admitted to the honours year by the Faculty concerned if the student has reached a sufficiently high standard in the preceding years of the program for the corresponding pass degree.

20 How may an honours year be cancelled?

20 (1) If a student is not making satisfactory progress in an honours program, the Faculty may (on the recommendation of the Head of the Department in which the student is undertaking the program) cancel the enrolment of the student for the degree with honours.

(2) If, under subrule (1), the Faculty cancels the enrolment of a student for a degree with honours, the student is to be regarded, for rule 24, as having abandoned the program for the degree with honours.

21 May an honours year be attempted more than once?

21 (1) Except with the permission of the Faculty, a candidate for a degree with honours may only attempt the honours year once.

22 When can a student be admitted to an honours degree?

22 (1) A student who has complied with these Rules and who has reached a standard satisfactory to the Faculty in the courses of the student's program and any other work that he or she is required to perform may be admitted to the degree with honours.

23 How must an honours degree be categorised?

23 (1) A candidate for the degree with honours who reaches an appropriate standard and complies with these Rules for the degree may be awarded a degree with first class honours; second class honours, division A; second class honours, division B; or third class honours.

24 Candidates for honours degree may be admitted to pass degree

24 (1) A candidate for the degree with honours may be admitted to the pass degree if the candidate has not already been admitted to that degree, has complied with these Rules for admission to that degree, and:

(a) fails to reach an appropriate standard for the award of the degree with honours; or

(b) abandons the program for the degree with honours.

25 Combined programs

25 (1) With the permission of the Faculties concerned, a student may undertake the programs for 2 degrees as a combined program.

(2) The University offers the combined programs mentioned in Part 2 of the Schedule.

[NOTE: Typically 1 or both degrees taken as a combined program involves taking fewer courses than taking the 2 degrees separately.]

26 What are the requirements for a combined program?

26 (1) To finish a combined program, a student must pass courses the total value of which is the value in units for the program mentioned in the Schedule.

(2) The courses, sequences or combinations of courses that may be included in the program are the courses, sequences or combinations of courses approved by the Faculty and set out in the Orders.

(3) The Faculty may, in special circumstances, approve a program or variation of a program that does not comply with subrule (1) or (2).

(4) A course must not be credited more than once to a student undertaking a combined program.

27 How can a student be admitted to a component degree?

27 (1) Subject to the Orders, a student may be admitted to 1 of the pass degrees if the student finishes the requirements for the relevant component of the combined program mentioned in the entry for the degree in the Orders.

[NOTE: Typically, the compulsory requirements include all of the courses undertaken in that component of the degree and also a number of units taken from the other component.]

(2) Having been admitted to that degree, the student may not be admitted to the second pass degree in the combined program unless he or she finishes all of the requirements for the program.

28 Can all or part of a combined program be taken as an honours degree?

28 (1) A student undertaking a combined program may undertake a program for either or both of the degrees with honours.

(2) If a student undertakes a program for 1 of the degrees with honours, the student must comply with any conditions imposed by the Faculty for the admission of the student to the honours program.

(3) A student may be admitted to 1 of the degrees with honours if the student finishes the requirements mentioned in subrule 27 (1) for admission to the relevant pass degree and complies with the requirements for the degree with honours in accordance with these Rules and the Orders.

(4) If a student undertakes a combined program for both of the degrees with honours, the student must take the honours year of each component of the program (if any) in separate years unless the Faculties, on the recommendation of the Deans, permit otherwise.

29 Application of Rules and Orders to combined programs

29 (1) The Rules and Orders that are applicable to a single degree apply, except where they are inconsistent with this Division, in relation to a component of a combined program.

30 Review of decisions

30 (1) If a Faculty makes a decision affecting a student under these Rules, the Faculty must tell the student, in writing, about his or her rights to a review of the decision.

(2) A student may seek review of a decision made by a Faculty under these Rules, except a decision classifying the student's performance in accordance with rule 14.

(3) Application for review of a decision must initially be made to the Dean of the Faculty (or Director of a School within the Institute of the Arts) concerned.

(4) If the Dean or Director receives an application for review, the Dean or Director must review the decision and make a fresh decision as if he or she were making the original decision.

(5) If the student wishes to seek review of a decision made under subrule (4), the student may appeal to the Education Committee.

(6) The Education Committee, or a Committee established by it for the purpose, must review a decision referred to it under subrule (5) and may make any decision that could have been made by the original decision-maker.

31 Application of amending Rules and Orders

31 (1) If an amendment affecting a program or combined program is made to these Rules, or to relevant Orders, the amendment does not apply to a student who, before the amendment was made, had finished 1 or more courses of the program or combined program unless:

(a) the student:

(i) elects in writing that the amendment apply; and

(ii) submits to the Faculty concerned proposed alterations to the program or combined program that are in accordance with these Rules and the relevant Orders, as so amended; and

(iii) the Faculty approves those alterations; or

(b) the Faculty determines otherwise.

32 Repeal

32 (1) The Bachelor Degrees Rules 2000 as in force immediately before the commencement of these Rules are repealed.

Units

A full-time student is expected to enrol in 24 units per Semester (48 units over two Semesters). Most undergraduate courses of study are worth 6 units although some variation occurs. All degree programs are defined in terms of the number of Units required to qualify for the award. The total number of units that are required for the award of each single degree and combined programs are detailed in the appropriate sections of the Handbook.

Combined Degree Programs

Many students enrol in Combined degree programs. A combined degree program is designed to enable a student to graduate with two awards. The program enables the two awards to be taken out in less time (for fewer units) than would be required if the degrees were taken out separately.

The total number of units required to complete the majority of combined awards is 240, normally taken over 5 years (ten semesters). Students who are unsure of the requirements should discuss their program with the appropriate Faculty officers.

Program Requirements and Degree Rules in the Handbook

You are reminded that the Handbook is now, under legislation, the only authoritative source of program requirements and course details. These are found in the various Faculty chapters and in the Combined Programs section. The generic Bachelor Degrees Rules 2000 are included elsewhere in this Chapter.

The Undergraduate Handbook will be updated as appropriate from time to time. The authoritative version at any time can be found at http://www.anu.edu.au/handbook/.

General Services Fee for cross-institutional students

Students who are currently enrolled on a cross-institutional basis at approved ACT universities may pay half the General Services Fee that is otherwise due. Students enrolled on a cross-institutional basis from other institutions may be exempt from payment of the General Services Fee if they have already paid the fee of the home institution. In both cases a receipt from the other institution must be provided at time of enrolment.

Honours grades

First Class Honours (80-100)

Second Class Honours Division A (70-79)

Second Class Honours Division B (60-69)

Third Class Honours ((50-60)

Final Pass Grades

High Distinction (80-100)

Distinction (70-79)

Credit (60-69)

Course requirements satisfied (50-100)

Pass (50-59)

Passed at supplementary examination (50)

Final Fail Grades

Fail (0-49)

Not completed fail

Withdrawn with failure

Assessment review procedures

Students who wish to query results of an assessment are advised to first raise the matter informally with the member of staff responsible for the assessment concerned. If, after consultation, a student still believes that there are grounds that the result is inappropriate, a request for a review of the assessment concerned may be made in writing to the Head of Department/School (in the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology), the Head of Centre (in the Faculty of Asian Studies), the Head of School (Faculties of Arts and Science), the Dean (in the Faculty of Economics and Commerce), the Executive Officer (National Institute of the Arts Student Services) or the Chair of Examiners (in the Faculty of Law). It is then the responsibility of the Head (or Dean, etc) to investigate the matter and ensure that assessment has been properly and fairly carried out. Students are entitled to a statement of the reasons for the final decision; they may ask to see any relevant documentation which has been generated by the progress of the review.

Endowment Accommodation Bursaries

The University expects to offer in the order of 80 accommodation bursaries for undergraduate and postgraduate students in 2002. The value of the bursary in 2001 was $48 per week. This was equal to half the weekly rental of Fenner Hall and Burton & Garran Hall. Bursaries will be available for undergraduate students for up to a maximum of 40 weeks, and for postgraduate students up to a maximum of 48 weeks. The Endowment Accommodation Bursary Scheme acknowledges the support and benefits of funds from the Endowment for Excellence. (http://www.anu.edu.au/admin/development/endowment.html)

Details of the eligibility criteria and application forms can be obtained from University Accommodation Services ph: (02) 6243-3100, fax: (02) 6125-0737; or by checking the University's website address: http://www.anu.edu.au/accom/bursaries.html

Applying for Accommodation

All applications must be lodged with University Accommodation Services. There is no formal closing date for accommodation applications. However, you are advised to return your completed application form as soon as possible to maximise your chances of obtaining your first choice.

Application forms are available from University Accommodation Services. On line applications may be found at
http://www.anu.edu.au/accom/form/res-application.html

A $A22.00 administrative charge applies to each application. One application covers all residences.

Deposits and Registration Fees

On first accepting a place in a hall or college, a student pays a non-refundable registration fee plus a deposit. In 2001, registrations ranged between $A50 and $A125, and deposits between $A210 and $A400. These charges are under review. The deposit is refunded when the student leaves the hall or college provided all obligations have been met.

University Residences

Bruce Hall, Burton & Garran Hall and Fenner Hall

Bruce Hall and Burton & Garran Hall are situated on Daley Road on the University campus. Fenner Hall is located about 2.5 kilometres from the campus. These halls of residence are equipped with single/study bedrooms providing accommodation for both men and women as follows:

Bruce Hall 225 students

Burton & Garran Hall 516 students

Fenner Hall 492 students

The Halls are in the charge of a Head assisted by a governing body and other residential staff.

Bruce Hall provides students with breakfast and dinner on weekdays with other meals available on a "pay-as-you-go" basis. As well, self-cook facilities are available in modern kitchens. Burton & Garran Hall and Fenner Hall are equipped with communal kitchens and students prepare and cook their own meals.

During 2001, residence fees were:

Bruce Hall $A166 per week x 41 week contract
(10 Meals per week)

Burton & Garran Hall $A95 per week x 41 week contract
(No Meals)

Fenner Hall $A95 per week x 41 week contract
(No Meals)

Fees at the Halls are payable five weeks in advance. Fees for 2002 are under review. Contract conditions may vary between residences and students are advised to consult the residence for specific details.

For further information:

Bruce Hall

Web Address: http://brucehall.anu.edu.au

Hall Administrator: Gael.Nicholls@anu.edu.au

Telephone: (02) 6267-4050

Burton & Garran Hall

Web Address: http://bandg.anu.edu.au

Hall Administrator: dinah.withey@anu.edu.au

Telephone: (02) 6267-4350

Fenner Hall

Web Address: http://fenner.anu.edu.au/

e-mail: Enquiries@fenner.anu.edu.au

Telephone: (02) 6125-9000

Affiliated Colleges

John XXIII College, Ursula College, Burgmann College

Three affiliated colleges have been established on the University site: John XXIII College and Ursula College on behalf of the Roman Catholic Church, and the third affiliated college, Burgmann College, is jointly sponsored by five Australian churches.

John XXIII College

John XXIII College offers full-board accommodation for up to 298 men and women undergraduates and graduates. The College is a lively and diverse learning community with residents from many countries and areas of Australia. Scholarships, bursaries and paid employment are available to residents of the College.

Ursula College

Established on the University campus by the Ursuline Order in 1967, Ursula College provides fully catered accommodation for 190 male and female students, both undergraduate and postgraduate. Bursaries are available for both new and returning students. A number of positions of responsibility within the College are also available. Fees are payable a semester in advance for undergraduates and fortnightly in advance for postgraduates. In 2001 weekly fees are $185. Discounts apply to those fees paid in advance for the year. Contracts for the year 2001 are available in 34, 36 or 40 weeks.

Further information:

E-mail: Principal.Ursula@anu.edu.au

Phone: (02) 6279-4300

Web: http://www.anu.edu.au/res/ursula/index.shtml

Burgmann College

Burgmann College provides a range of accommodation for up to 230 male and female undergraduate, honours and postgraduate students. It is a lively, academic community offering high quality, fully-catered services with an emphasis on resident participation in College life. Financial assistance includes tutorships, scholarships, bursaries and paid employment. For more information, view the College's website or contact the Principal.

Further information:

E-mail: Accommodation@Burgmann.anu.edu.au

Phone: (02) 6267-5222

Web: http://burgmann.anu.edu.au

Non-Collegiate Accommodation

Toad Hall

Toad Hall accommodates 228 men and women students in a style different from the other halls and colleges. Toad Hall caters for more mature students and immediate school leavers are not admitted. The residence is designed so that a group of five or ten study/bedrooms has its own bathroom, lounge and kitchen area, with cooking facilities sufficient for students to prepare their own meals.

Toad Hall has no warden or master and is administered by a management committee chaired by a member of the academic staff of the University with the assistance of a manager. Residents are represented on the management committee through a residents' community group which also has responsibility for the quality of living at the Hall. Fees ranged from $84-$98 per week in 2001. Fees are payable four weeks in advance. Fees for 2002 are under review.

Web Address: http://www.anu.edu.au/res/toad/

Telephone: (02) 6267 4999

Private Accommodation

Information about private accommodation is available from University Accommodation Services.

E-mail: uni.accom@anu.edu.au

Phone: (02) 6243 3100

Rates for shared houses in 2000 averaged $70-$120 per week and for full board approximately $180 per week. University Accommodation Services can assist with information but the applicant must personally make arrangements for private accommodation.

Housing Online

This service is offered by University Accommodation Services to assist students and other members of the University community to find accommodation on the private rental market. The service maintains a list of houses and rooms available to the University community plus a section where those seeking accommodation may advertise their requirements. The list can be found on the World Wide Web at: http://www.anu.edu.au/accom/housingonline/

JABAL Indigenous Australian Centre

The JABAL Centre can be found in lower Melville Hall. It consists of offices, study and tutorial rooms, computer lab, a seminar room, library and students' common room. The Centre provides a first point of contact for all inquiries about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student matters in the University. The Centre provides an identifiable Indigenous Australian presence on campus. It is a focus for Indigenous Australian activities, and for the education of other members of the University community about Indigenous Australian issues.

The important functions of the Centre include:

• academic, administrative and social support for the University's Indigenous Australian students;
• appropriate orientation to the wider University and to the particular departments students are entering;
• encouraging Indigenous scholarship and excellence in scholarship;
• supplementary tutoring in specific disciplines;
• study counselling, assistance with study skills, writing skills and numerical analysis;
• assistance in arranging accommodation; and
• help in dealing with Government departments, University faculties and administration.

The appropriate academic and social support focus of the Centre is an important part of helping to build a successful Indigenous Australian student community. It provides a level of student support facilities and services which is necessary for Indigenous Australian students to achieve their full academic potential.

The Centre's phone number is 02 6125 3520.

Careers Centre

The Centre provides information on casual and part-time employment for students while they are studying and information on graduate employment for those making the transition from study to work. Students at all levels of their courses can review the career implications of their course choice, the nature of graduate employment, and the possibilities of further vocational and professional training. The web page anu.edu.au/careers offers comprehensive information on all Career Centre programs.

Final year students, especially, are helped in the business of job seeking through practical advice on job applications and interviews, information on vacancies and employing organisations, workshops and contact arranged with prospective employers, including campus presentations and interviews.

A Careers Library contains comprehensive information about career areas and employers of graduates in Australia and overseas. The Centre also has a web page on which graduate and casual employment is advertised.

The Centre is staffed by experienced counselling and training staff as well as a graduate recruitment coordinator and careers assistant. Contact the Centre on 02 6125 3593.

Chaplains

A multi-denominational Chaplaincy service is available to all ANU students, staff and visitors. The Chaplaincy Centre (tel: 6125 4246) is located in the Students' Facilities Building in Union Court (near the Chifley Library). All are welcome -- any or no faith, any culture or lifestyle.

The Chaplaincy team includes ordained and lay women and men, from many different life experiences. Chaplains offer confidential emotional and spiritual support; referral to counsellors or other professionals as required; discussion, information and advice on spiritual, ethical and religious issues; and special events and ministries.

"The Quiet Room" is available, on a regular or drop-in basis, to individuals or groups, for prayer, meditation or simply a safe place.

The Chaplaincy Centre is open from 10 am to 4 pm weekdays during term and for reduced hours as advertised in non-teaching periods. During the long vacation chaplains are available by special appointment.

Website: http://www.anu.edu.au/chaplaincy/Index.htm
Email: c.team@anu.edu.au

Counselling Centre

The University Counselling Centre offers free services to students to help with problems or difficulties which may adversely affect academic study. These may concern --

• academic work: motivation for study, ability to concentrate, writing blocks, examination anxiety, speaking in tutorials, time management, stress management
• difficult decisions: about study, career or personal life
• communicating with others: social skills, public speaking, assertion, dealing with conflicts
• relationships: difficulties with boyfriend or girlfriend, spouse, friends, parents and other family members
• mental state: stress and tension, worry and anxiety, homesickness, depression, lack of confidence, grief, low self-esteem
• health-related problems: sleeplessness, eating disorders, drug abuse, difficulties arising from a disability
• life-crises: leaving home, unwanted pregnancy, bereavement, severe health problems, sexual abuse, separation and divorce

Counselling is usually short-term and aims to increase understanding of the problem and to assist the individual to find effective solutions. All interviews are strictly confidential. Group programs are sometimes available on some of the above topics.

The Counselling Centre contact is 02 6125 2442.

The Centre is located on the first floor of the Health and Counselling Centre Building, Building 18 in North Road, adjacent to the ANU Sports Union. The Centre also has a counselling room in the National Institute of the Arts.

Dean of Students

The Dean of Students, who is a member of the academic staff, is appointed by the Council. The Dean assists the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and other senior members of the University, the academic boards, the National Institute of the Arts and the Graduate School in a wide range of matters related to both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

The Dean takes a general overview of the academic and personal welfare of all students in the University. He is Chair of the University Awards Committee, which awards undergraduate scholarships and University prizes, and a member of the Student Services Advisory Committee, which reviews student issues.

Most importantly, the Dean of Students plays an ombudsman role for students (undergraduate and postgraduate) in the University. This provides students with an opportunity to obtain advice and assistance with grievances or difficulties of any nature relating to their studies, accommodation, personal or financial welfare.

Disability Support Unit

The University provides assistance to students with disabilities and would appreciate knowing a student's needs as soon as it is possible. Applicants are strongly advised to contact the Disability Support Unit well in advance of enrolment to facilitate the provision of appropriate assistance.

For information and advice about services for students with disabilities, contact the Disabilities Support Unit, Student Facilities Building on 02 6125 5036; fax: 02 6125 9881; TTY: 02 6125 3008; email: Disability.Adviser@anu.edu.au

International Education Office

The Australian National University gives high priority to services for international students through the International Education office (IEO), to ensure students enjoy their experience at the ANU at both an educational and personal level. The IEO seeks to act as a source of information and expertise for the ANU community and to facilitate international students' use of appropriate services, both on and off campus.

An important role of the International Education Office is to provide welfare and support for all international students. It is the first place to go to if students need information or advice. Students are always welcome to discuss any questions or concerns they may have, or to just drop in for a chat. Staff are well experienced in matters relating to international students and strict confidentiality is maintained at all times.

Student Support is responsible for the management of student support programs within the IEO, including:

Pre-departure Information

Welcome Program

Orientation Program

Welfare

Dedicated Study Abroad and Student Exchange Advisers

ExcelLProgram

Family Dinner Program

Going Home Program and Valedictory Dinner

Academic Skills and Learning Centre (formerly the Study Skills Centre)

The Academic Skills and Learning Centre specialises in helping students to improve their performance in the skills required for effective academic work. Any student who would like assistance or advice in any of the following areas is welcome to contact the Centre, and the service is free and confidential.

University Health Service

The ANU Health Service offers a confidential, primary care, General Practitioner medical service for the convenience of students, their spouses, partners and children, university staff and the public. Priority is given to students.

We have:

• Male and female doctors working at the health service.
• A nurse available for health advice, to attend accidents on campus and to manage the nursing duties within the health service.
• Physiotherapy.

We cover all areas of general practice, including:

• Routine vaccinations for overseas travel available after consultation with doctor.
• Routine childhood immunisations.
• Women's health, gynaecological complaints and routine pap smears.
• Contraceptive advice and counselling.
• Antenatal shared care.
• Men's health and regular medicals.
• Wart clinic.
• Skin care and mole checks.
• Minor surgical procedures, such as mole excision, suturing of cuts, ingrown toe nails.
• Management of minor burns and sports injuries.
• Smoking cessation counselling.
• Psychological problems (with referral to the ANU Counselling Service if required).
• STD checks.

Personnel

*Medicare Card

The University is not responsible for medical expenses incurred by students as a result of their activities on campus and carries no insurance for this. Students are advised to obtain a Medicare card.

Overseas Student Health Cover

Medical insurance for international students is known as Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). Generally every international student and members of their families, if applicable, must have medical and hospital insurance while in Australia. This is a condition of the Student Visa issued by the Immigration authorities.

There are presently 3 different health care providers offering health cover for international students. You will initially be enrolled in Medibank Private.

A pamphlet about OSHC will be sent out with the Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) form upon acceptance of a place at this University.

Welfare Officer

The Students' Association has a Welfare Officer dedicated to assisting students with non-academic problems; for example, financial problems and all government income support matters. The Welfare Officer is situated in the Students' Association and may be contacted by telephoning 6125 5849. No appointment is necessary.

The ANU Students' Association

The Students' Association plays an important role on campus, acting as a resource and information centre to assist students and provide advice and referral to any student in need. The Association provides a voice for undergraduate students in the policymaking bodies of the University to promote their welfare and educational interests. Elections of the President, Treasurer, General Secretary, Education Officer and Social Officer of the Association, Woroni editors, Faculty Representatives, the Students' Representative Council and delegates to the National Conference of the National Union of Students are held annually in the latter part of the year. The Association has regular general meetings which all students are encouraged to attend and participate in, to help decide policy and direction.

The Association provides many services to students, including a second-hand bookshop, emergency student loans, free welfare advice, and the student newspaper Woroni which is produced throughout the year. Affiliated to the Students' Association is the International Students' Service of the ANU (ISSANU). ISSANU provides support and information services for international students. At the beginning of each academic year the ANU Student Diary and a Women's Handbook are produced for students. Students can also get involved in the Association's Sexuality, Women's, Education and Environment Collectives. The Students' Association also provides social activities throughout the year including O-Week and Bush Week. The Association encourages students to join affiliated Clubs and Societies. These Clubs have access to finance, photocopying, mail, computer and telephone services at the Students' Association office, in the Student Facilities Building in Union Court, tel. 02 6125 2444.

NITA Students' Association

All National Institute of the Arts students are members of this Association and may participate in the election of representatives to the Board of the Institute and to School Academic Committees. The main aims are to provide a communication channel between the Institute and students, and to represent students in matters of common interest.

University Union

The University Union offers a wide variety of services to provide for members' needs. The ground floor of the building is largely occupied by the Refectory which is a food hall area occupied by Deli Delite (sandwiches, fruit, drinks etc), Organix (healthy fare including quiches, fruit salad), Amigos (a Mexican flavour with Tacos, Nachos, baked potatoes, etc), Cucina de Pasta (pizzas, pastas, salads) and Plowmans (chips, fried chicken, fish, burgers and more). The Uni Bar and Games Room are located at the Sullivans Creek end of the building with the Union Shop, Post Office and Resources Centre occupying the Civic end of the building -- you can buy stationery, newspapers, magazines, souvenirs, academic robes and clothing at the shop, plus it offers a dry cleaning and photographic service. The Post Office processes passports as well as offering the normal postal services and you can do your own photocopying, binding and laminating in the Resources Centre where passport photos can be taken. Also situated on the ground floor are a bakery, supermarket and cycle hire and repair shop.

The first floor of the building is occupied by the Asian Bistro/Health Food Bar/Bar, Sullivans Bistro/Bar, Salwa's Lebanese Bar and the Union's Admin Offices (including the Functions Sales Office and a Justice of the Peace service), Calypso Coffee Lounge, the Salon University, Ticketek Agency, Computer Shop, Optometrist and Dental Surgery. The Bridge lounge area is located across Sullivan's Creek and is an ideal spot for members to watch their favourite television shows, have a game of snooker or just relax.

The Uni Bar opens as 12 noon and closes around 10-11 pm Monday to Thursday; later on Fridays when there is a free concert for students and on Saturdays when live bands often perform. Big name bands often perform in the Refectory and Bar areas; these are advertised on the notice board at the Refectory entrance. The Games Room is open from 8.30 am to Bar closing time for those wishing to relax over a game of snooker, darts or other amusements, including the latest pinball machines.

The Asian Bistro and Health Food Bar opens from 12 noon-2 pm and 4.30-7.30 pm Monday to Friday. Sullivans is open from 8 am-7.30 pm Monday to Friday for breakfast, lunch, dinner and in-between snacks.

The Union has several function rooms available for events large and small; the Union also caters for outside seminars, conferences, weddings etc. The Functions Manager is available on extension 52004.

The University Union also runs Caterina's, situated behind the Law School and serving a variety of meals, snacks, drinks, sandwiches, etc. Caterina's is open from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday.

Membership of the Union comes from the student population and all ANU staff and graduates are entitled to become members. (Phones: Admin 02 6125 2446, Functions 02 6125 2004, Shop 02 6125 3648, Bar 02 6125 3660) or visit our website at http://www.anuunion.com.au.

Sport and Recreation Association

Students enrolled at the University are automatically members of the Sport and Recreation Association (ANUSRA) through payment of their General Services Fee. University staff and graduates of tertiary institutions may apply to become members at a cost of $100 per annum.

Sport and recreation activities are organised through the efforts of members and staff, and policy decisions are made by the Sports Council. This council is made up of elected members and University appointed representatives.

The following clubs are affiliated to the Sport and Recreation Association: Aikido, Athletics, Australian Football, Basketball, Badminton, Boat, Caving, Cricket, Fencing, Men's and Women's Hockey, Judo, Jujutsu, Kendo, Mountaineering, Netball, Rugby Union, Sailing, Scuba, Ski, Men's and Women's Soccer, Squash, Table Tennis, Tae Kwon Do, Tennis, Touch, Volleyball, Water Polo, Weight Training, Yu Shih Tao Kung Fu and Ultimate Disk.

Facilities that are available for use include: a multi purpose sports hall (an additional hall will begin construction during the 2nd Semester of the 2001 school year), a multi purpose room, climbing walls, a dojo, two squash courts, ten tennis courts, four ovals, rowing and sailing sheds, a heavy weights room, a fitness centre with available fitness assessment, a cardio theatre, and a circuit training room.

Four sport and recreation programs are organised by the ANUSRA each year providing classes such as Posture and Flexibility, Yoga, Martial Arts and much more.

An extensive lunchtime sport program is conducted with the emphasis on participation and enjoyment.

Student members may also represent the ANU in numerous inter-University sporting competitions held throughout the year.

The daily operations are the responsibility of an Executive Officer, Operations Manager, Coordinator of the Sport and Recreation Program, Fitness Centre Manager, and Sports Centre Attendants. These staff can be contacted on 02 6125 4808 or Reception on 02 6125 2273.

All Sport and Recreation Association members may join in on any of the activities organised by the ANUSRA or its affiliated clubs. If you require further information, please contact our staff, email us at sports.union@anu.edu.au or look at our website at http://www.anu.edu.au/sport.

Child Care

After hours ANU Safety Bus

This free after hours bus service operates from Monday to Friday to provide a secure transport service for students and staff. For special pick-up requirements, contact ANU Security on 6125 2249 or call the bus direct on 0428 632 201. For the timetable and further information the web address is http://www.anu.edu.au/facilities/security/unisafe/safety_bus.

University Cooperative Bookshop

The University Cooperative Bookshop is situated in the concessions area near the Commonwealth Bank. From lists supplied by lecturers, it orders all prescribed and recommended reference books. In addition it carries a large range of general and paperback titles, as well as computer software.

Purchases of required and recommended textbooks from the bookshop are at the discount under the Educational Textbook Subsidy Scheme referred to earlier in this chapter.

Lifetime membership costs $A20.00; students and staff should consider the advantages of becoming a shareholder. Membership can be utilised at any of 42 branches, receiving the same benefits and discount at each.

Full details and application forms are available from the Bookshop. The shop is open Monday to Sunday 9am-5pm (tel: 02 6249 6244; 53550; 6257 6273. Fax: 6248 8949).
Email: anu@coop-bookshop.com.au
Website: http://www.coop-bookshop.com.au

The Credit Union of Canberra -- a division of Service One Credit Union Ltd

The Credit Union of Canberra is committed to the Canberra region. Membership of the Credit Union is open to residents of Canberra and Southern NSW. The Credit Union of Canberra has served ANU students and staff for over 30 years and continues to provide a full range of financial products and services.

Students seeking an educational or welfare loan should normally apply first to the Student Loan Fund.

The Credit Union Office is located in the Concessions area. For the convenience of members The Credit Union has branches located in the ACT and NSW. Call 1300 361 761 for more information.

Banks, credit union, post office and pharmacy

Banking facilities and a pharmacy are located in the concessions area adjacent to the J. B. Chifley Building of the University Library. Postal facilities are available in the Union Shop. Hours of operation are listed as follows:

Janet Wilkie Memorial Award

The Janet Wilkie Memorial Award was originally established as a scholarship in 1982. It is to assist ANU students to continue their studies in fine art overseas. The Award is available to the applicant who, undertaking a bachelor degree program with honours in art history or combined honours of which a part is art history, has pursued with most distinction the final honours year of the program in the year of the award. The Award is conditional upon approval of a program of study for a minimum period of three months. The value of the award will be between $A2,500 and $A3,000. It may be held in conjunction with another award. Applications should be made in writing to the Dean of the Faculty of Arts before the last day of the fourth teaching period, providing full details of the proposed overseas study program.

Leonard Broom Scholarships for Social Science Research

One or two scholarships of $A5,000 with an additional component of up to $A1,000 for travel or research are available each year to students who are or will be enrolled in the Fourth Honours Year of the program leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree. Applicants will be asked to submit a research proposal and those proposals for substantive research projects within a comparative framework and/or with an emphasis on substantive research on social differentiation will be preferred. Special consideration will be given to applicants intending to undertake research in the fields of Sociology, Population Studies and Women's Studies.

Sir Geoffrey Yeend Honours Scholarships*

Each year there shall be a number of scholarships awarded by the University to students enrolled in the Honours Year of a program of study leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor in the areas of political science, visual and performing arts and Asian studies. Each scholarship shall be valued at not less than $5,000.

ANU Chinese Language Scholarships*

Each year there shall be two scholarships available, one for the applicant who has completed the course Modern Chinese 2 and achieved the highest mark of the applicants and one for the applicant who has completed the course Modern Chinese 4 and achieved the highest mark of the applicants. The successful applicants will enrol in and remain enrolled in Chinese language courses offered by the Faculty of Asian Studies and shall also remain enrolled in either the Bachelor of Asian Studies (studying for the Chinese Language Major) or the Bachelor of Asian Studies (specialist Chinese). The scholarships shall be not less than $1,800 each for two semesters if the successful applicant is full-time. If the scholar is part-time the scholarship shall be paid on a pro-rata basis.

Sir Geoffrey Yeend Honours Scholarships*

Each year there shall be a number of scholarships awarded by the University to students enrolled in the Honours Year of a program of study leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor in the areas of political science, visual and performing arts and Asian studies. Each scholarship shall be valued at not less than $5,000.

John Mitchell Scholarship

One scholarship of $1,000 is available for award each year to an applicant who is enrolled in the first year of a program leading to a degree of bachelor offered in the Faculty of Economics and Commerce on either a part-time or full-time basis. The applicants must be new to tertiary education, have been schooled in or have their permanent homes in a rural area, have had low or medium access to tertiary education from their homes, be able to provide evidence of financial need and be Australian citizens or hold permanent residence status.

ADVANTRA Honours Scholarships

A number of scholarships are available each year for award to applicants who will be enrolled in one of: the Honours year in Computer Science of the Bachelor of Science, the Honours Year of the Bachelor of Information Technology or the final year with Honours of the Bachelor of Software Engineering program. The scholarships shall be valued at $6,000. Selection for the scholarships shall be primarily on academic merit. The field of study in which the candidate has expressed an interest and the availability of appropriate supervision may also be taken into account.

Air Services Australia Engineering Scholarship

The scholarship of not less than $A4,500 shall be awarded to the student who is enrolled in the second or third year of the program leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Engineering and who is an Australian citizen or holds permanent residence status in Australia. The scholarship shall not be shared and a scholar shall not hold any other scholarship or award, except Youth Allowance, concurrently.

ANUTECH Engineering Scholarships

ANUTECH have made available up to four scholarships for award each year to full-time students who are enrolled in the program leading to the award of the Bachelor of Engineering degree and who are in Year 1, 2, 3 of the course. The John Morphett Engineering Scholarship is available for a student in Year 4. Each scholarship is valued at not less than $A4,000. Selection shall be made on academic merit. The scholarship shall not be shared and candidates must be Australian citizens or hold permanent residence status in Australia and no other scholarship or award, except Youth Allowance, shall be held concurrently.

ANUTECH Engineering Scholarship for Women known as the Lisa Brodribb Women in Engineering Scholarship

The Lisa Brodribb Women in Engineering Scholarship is available each year to a full-time female student who is enrolled the program leading to the award of the Bachelor of Engineering degree. Selection shall be made on academic merit. The scholarship shall not be shared and candidates must be Australian citizens or hold permanent residence status in Australia and no other scholarship or award, except Youth Allowance, shall be held concurrently. Value not less than $A4,000.

Boeing Australia Engineering Scholarship

Boeing Australia supports two scholarships each year of not less than $4,500 for award to full-time students who are enrolled in the program leading to the award of the Bachelor of Engineering degree. One successful student will be in third year and one in fourth year. The scholarship may not be shared and applicants must be Australian citizens or hold permanent residence status in Australia.

Engineering Scholarships for Overseas Students

The Department of Engineering supports a number of scholarships for award each year to full-time students who are not Australian citizens and who do not hold permanent residence status in Australia. The candidates shall be enrolled in a program leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Engineering and shall be in Year 1, 2, 3 or 4 of the course. Each scholarship is valued at not less than $2,250 and shall not be shared. Selection shall be on academic merit and a candidate shall not hold other scholarships or awards concurrently.

Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology First Year International Scholarship

Each year the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT) offers two scholarships of $2,500 to be held for two consecutive academic semesters for award to students who are liable for the International Student Fee and who are in the first year of enrolment in a full-time program leading to the award of a Bachelor degree offered by FEIT.

Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology First Year Women's Scholarship

Each year the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT) offers two scholarships of $5,000 to be held for two consecutive academic semesters for award to female students who are in the first year of enrolment in a full-time program leading to the award of a Bachelor degree offered by FEIT. The Faculty may award up to four scholarships for one semester only. Successful applicants must be Australian citizens or hold permanent residence.

Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme for International Students

Each year the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology awards several undergraduate tuition scholarships for international students. Successful applicants will be required to enrol full-time in a degree program leading to the award of a Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Software Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering. The selection committee will make its recommendation from applicants who have applied for admission to the University on the basis of an overseas qualification whether at secondary or post-secondary level, or who have achieved an appropriate Universities Admission Index (UAI).

Glenn Dickins Scholarship in Engineering*

One scholarship of $2,000 is available for award to applicants who are enrolled in the Fourth Year of the program leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Engineering, are studying in the area of, or undertaking a project in, Signal Processing and/or Telecommunications and can demonstrate financial need. If there is no applicant in the field specified the Selection Committee will select another field.

MASTECH Asia Pacific Information Technology Scholarships

A number scholarships of not less than $3,500 each shall be available to applicants who are enrolled in a program of studies leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Information Technology or the degree of Bachelor of Software Engineering and who are from one or more than one of the following equity areas: Indigenous Australian descent who identify as such and are accepted by those communities; are in receipt of full Youth Allowance or an equivalent Government allowance; are female and studying in a non-traditional area; have a permanent physical or mental disability; have completed secondary schooling in a geographically isolated area; come from a non-English speaking background.

MASTECH Asia Pacific Women in Software Engineering Scholarship

The scholarship of $5,000 is for award to the female first-year applicant who is enrolled full-time in a program leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Software Engineering. The successful applicant must be an Australian citizen or hold permanent residence status. Selection shall be primarily on academic merit.

Paul Thistlewaite Memorial Honours Year Scholarship*

One scholarship of $5,000 is available for award to the best academically qualified female student who will be enrolled in the Fourth Year of a program of study leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Software Engineering or the Honours Year of a program leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Information Technology with Honours. The selection committee may also take into consideration the field of study in which the applicant has expressed an interest, the availability of appropriate supervision, the applicant's previous academic record and reports from two academic referees familiar with the applicant's work.

If there are no eligible female applicants, the scholarship will be awarded to the best academically qualified male applicant.

The Littleton Groom Memorial Scholarship

Lady Groom, widow of Sir Littleton Groom, an administrative and constitutional lawyer who held variously the offices of Commonwealth Attorney-General and Speaker of the House of Representatives, made a bequest to the University in order to establish a scholarship which would be available to students from Queensland, preferably in the Faculty of Law.

The scholarship is available to a full-time student from Queensland who has completed all component units of first-year law at a standard satisfactory to merit the award. The scholarship is to assist the recipient to complete a law course or a combined law course. The recipient will continue to hold the scholarship while studying full time and achieving a satisfactory standard of results.

ACTION Trust Honours Year Scholarships*

Two scholarships are available for two consecutive academic semesters to full-time students who are enrolled in a course of study leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor with Honours in a field offered by the School of Resources, Environment & Society. Value $A3,000 each.

Anjeli Nathan Scholarship*

A scholarship of $5,000 is available for award to an outstanding applicant who has been accepted to study behavioural ecology or conservation biology as part of the Honours Program in Botany and Zoology. The scholarship may be held by a part-time or full-time student. The proposal is to be submitted by 31 October by applicants who are completing their third year, or are within twelve months of having completed the degree with Honours. Projects involving long-term captivity, killing or surgery on animals will not be considered.

The Scholarship commemorates the life of Anjeli Nathan, a brilliant student who was tragically killed doing the field research she loved.

Alexander McTaggart Honours Scholarship*

A scholarship of not less than $6,000 is available to assist a student, enrolled in the Fourth Honours Year of a Bachelor degree program of the Faculty of Science with Honours or enrolled in the graduate Diploma in Science course, who is undertaking the course in a medical science field preferably related to cancer research. The successful applicant will have an outstanding academic record with a background in a field of science related to medical science research.

The scholarship is named in memory of Alexander McTaggart and is funded by the interest from donations from Mrs Elizabeth McTaggart and support from the ANU Endowment Fund.

A L Hales Honours Year Scholarships in Geophysics and Geochemistry

The Research School of Earth Sciences supports each year several scholarships of $A4,500 with an additional allowance of $A4,000 for successful applicants who have transferred their enrolment to ANU for the honours year and whose permanent place of residence is outside Canberra. Each scholarship shall be held by a full-time student enrolled in the Fourth Honours Year of a program leading to the award of a Bachelor of Science degree with Honours in one of the Honours Schools of Geology, Mathematics, Physics or Theoretical Physics. The program is conducted jointly within the Faculty of Science and the Research School. Selection shall be made on academic merit and will depend on the Research School's ability to provide supervision. Thesis research shall normally be conducted in RSES.

These scholarships have been named in honour of Professor A. L. Hales, the first Director of the Research School of Earth Sciences, in recognition of his contributions to the School during its formative years.

ANUTECH Chemistry Scholarships

Two scholarships, valued at $1,200 and $800, are available to be awarded each year on academic merit to the students who achieved the second and third best results in first year Chemistry, who undertake two second year units of Chemistry and are enrolled in a program leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science.

Bok Honours Year Scholarship in Astrophysics*

The Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics support each year a scholarship of not less than A$4,000 for award to a full-time student enrolled in a program of study leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours in Astrophysics. Selection will be based on academic merit together with the field of study, availability of appropriate supervision and reports from two academic referees familiar with the applicant's work.

Country Women's Association (Canberra Branch) Scholarship

The Country Women's Association (Canberra Branch) supports a scholarship with the value of $A1,000 to enable a student with the most distinction in the final year of an undergraduate degree offered in the Faculty of Science to proceed to the Fourth Honours Year in one of the Divisions of Botany and Zoology or Biochemistry and Molecular Biology or Departments of Forestry, Geography or Geology. It is expected that the research project of the successful student will have direct benefit to rural Australia or contribute to improvements to Australia's natural resources or support the work of Australia's primary producers. The scholar may not hold any other scholarship or bursary in conjunction.

Forestry Department Scholarship for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student

The Scholarship of not less than $1,000 shall be awarded to the best qualified full-time student who is of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin and who is enrolled in the program of study leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Science (Forestry) and who has submitted the appropriate application form by the due date. The scholarship is supported by the staff of the Department of Forestry.

Forestry Tasmania Honours Scholarship

A scholarship of not less than $2,000 shall be awarded to the applicant who, in that year, will be undertaking Forestry Honours. That may be the final year of the program of study leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Science (Forestry) or the separate Honours Year following the completion of the pass degree of Bachelor of Science (Forestry). The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of relevant academic achievement in the previous years of the BSc(Forestry) degree program.

I.G. Ross Scholarship

The scholarship of $A2,000 is available each year. The scholarship shall be awarded on academic merit to the student who, having achieved the best result in first year Chemistry, undertakes two second year courses of Chemistry and is enrolled in the second year of a program leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Science.

The scholarship is named for Professor I. G. Ross who was Professor of Chemistry, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and then Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University.

Landscape Evolution and Mineral Exploration CRC Honours Year Scholarships

Up to two scholarships of not less than $A7,000 per annum shall be awarded to applicants with a strong undergraduate academic record with sequences of courses appropriate to undertaking honours in areas of scientific interest to the CRC LEME. The successful applicant must enrol as a full-time student in the Honours Year of the program leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours.

Medical Science Fourth Year (Honours) Scholarships

The John Curtin School of Medical Research supports each year a number of scholarships of $A6,000 with an additional travel component of up to $A4,000 (where applicable). The scholarships are for award to full-time students who are or will be enrolled in the Fourth Honours Year of a program leading to the award of a Bachelor of Science degree with Honours in medically related science fields within the Faculty, normally in the School of Life Sciences. Candidates are sought who are interested in further studies in medical science fields in the four JCSMR Divisions, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Clinical Sciences and Neuroscience.

Paul Bunyan Memorial Honours Year Scholarship*

A scholarship of not less than $6,000 is available to assist a student, enrolled in the Fourth Honours Year of the Bachelor of Science with Honours degree program or enrolled in the Graduate Diploma in Science program, who is undertaking the program in a medical science field preferably related to cancer research. The successful applicant will have an outstanding academic record with a background in a field of science related to medical science research.

The scholarship is named in memory of Paul William Bunyan and is funded by the interest from donations from his parents and support from the ANU Endowment Fund.

Research School of Biological Sciences Honours Year Scholarships

The Research School of Biological Sciences supports each year several scholarships of either $5,000 or $A6,000 with an additional travel component (where applicable) for award to full-time students who are or will be enrolled in the Fourth Honours Year of a program leading to the award of a Bachelor of Science degree with honours in an area of research related to the research interests of the RSBS. Selection shall be made on academic merit and a candidate shall not hold another scholarship or award, except Youth Allowance, concurrently.

Research School of Physical Sciences and Engineering Honours Year Scholarships

The Research School of Physical Sciences and Engineering supports each year up to four scholarships of $A5,000 per annum. There is an allowance of $A3,000 for successful applicants whose permanent home address is outside the ACT. The scholarships are for award to students who are enrolled in the Honours Year of a Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent with majors in areas of relevance to the work of the School and selection shall be on academic merit.

State Forests of NSW Forestry Scholarships

The scholarships, each of $1,000, are for award each year to two full-time students who are enrolled in the third year of the program of study leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Science (Forestry). Subject to satisfactory academic results the scholarship shall be continued for the fourth year. The scholarships shall not be shared and shall be awarded on academic achievement in the previous years of the course.

School of Mathematical Sciences Honours Scholarships

There are a number of scholarships for award each year of not less than $4,000 with an additional allowance of $4,500 for successful applicants who have transferred their enrolment to ANU for Honours. The Selection Committee shall take into account the applicant's academic record, the reports of academic referees, the distribution of awards among internal and external applicants, the distribution of awards among the research programs of the School, the fields in which the applicants have expressed an interest and the availability of appropriate supervision.

Bill Hyslop Scholarship in Voice

Awarded annually to the most outstanding student completing the Bachelor of Music program majoring in Voice and expecting to graduate in the year in which the award is made. This prize is funded by a donation from the wife of the late Bill Hyslop.

Foster Scholarship in Jazz

Awarded annually to the most deserving student, demonstrating ability and dedication to the art, in the Jazz Department to assist with further study. This scholarship is donated by Bronwyn and Michael Foster.

Leonard and Margaret Doman Undergraduate Scholarship for Flute

The winner will display an outstanding level of music ability and accomplishment as a flautist and possess the potential to make an outstanding contribution as a musician.

Nigel and Ann Flowers Honours Scholarship for Flute

The Canberra School of Music offers one scholarship each year valued at $4000 to a student commencing Year 4 Honours of the Bachelor of Music. The winner will display an outstanding level of musical ability and accomplishment as a flautist and possess the potential to make an outstanding contribution as a musician.

Ruth Pfanner Undergraduate Scholarship for Cello

Awarded every four years to the most outstanding applicant commencing the Bachelor of Music in Cello Performance with Honours. (This scholarship was last awarded in 2000).

Sir Geoffrey Yeend Honours Scholarships*

Each year there shall be a number of scholarships awarded by the University to students enrolled in the Honours Year of a program of study leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor in the areas of political science, visual and performing arts and Asian studies. Each scholarship shall be valued at not less than $5,000.

Westende Travelling Scholarships

This award is available for School of Art undergraduate students who wish to undertake overseas exchange. Selection is based on academic merit, reasons for wishing to pursue the overseas study program, potential ability to adapt to unfamiliar environment, suitability for overseas studies, and the benefit to the School of Art as well as the student.

* Indicates that support for this scholarship comes from the donor and the ANU Endowment for Excellence.

For further information about any of the scholarships listed above please contact:

Prizes and Undergraduate Scholarships Officer

Student Administration and Support Services, Pauline Griffin Building 11

The Australian National University

Canberra ACT 0200

Email: ug.schols@anu.edu.au

Telephone: (02) 6125 5595 or (02) 6125 4997

Alliance Française de Canberra Prizes

There are five prizes for award to the students who, enrolled in a program leading to a bachelor's degree, have achieved outstanding results in French at any level. The prizes take the form of books.

Anne Fraser Prize for American Studies

The prize commemorates the life of Anne Fraser (born Anne-Louise Kingston), an undergraduate and postgraduate student in History at the University in the 1960s. Her MA research in the area of slavery in colonial New York was cut short by her premature death. The award is supported by a gift from Anne's husband.

The prize is for award to the student who in that year was enrolled in a program leading to an award of the degree of Bachelor and who submits the best major piece of written work in the first, second or third year course or courses of American History.

Anthony Forge Prize

The prize is awarded to the student who in that year completed the requirements for the award of a degree of bachelor, and completed at least a major in Anthropology and achieved the best result in any 2000-level Anthropology course, not including any Anthropology course for which another prize is awarded nor the course The Primates (ANTH2011).

The prize was established in memory of Professor Forge following his death in 1992. He had been appointed as foundation Professor of Anthropology in 1973 and was well known for his work on Melanesian exchange systems and for pioneering work in the anthropology of art, especially of New Guinea and Southeast Asia.

ANU Classical Society Prize

The ANU Classical Society support each year a prize for award to the student who, enrolled in a program leading to the award of a degree of bachelor or enrolled as a non-award student, has achieved the most outstanding result in the final twelve later-year units taken to complete any major offered in the area of Classics in the School of Language Studies. It is expected that the twelve units would be taken in the same year.

Archaeology and Anthropology Prizes

There are four annual prizes.

D A Casey Prize is for award to the student who, at the first attempt, achieves the best results in the courses Introduction to Archaeology and From Origins to Civilisations.

Peter May Prize is for award to the student who, undertaking a program of study for the degree of Bachelor of Arts with honours in the Honours School of Archaeology, achieves the best results in the Fourth Honours Year of the program or in a combined Honours School which includes Archaeology.

There is a prize for award to the student who, at the first attempt, achieves the best results in the course Introduction to Anthropology.

W E H Stanner Prize is for award to the student who, in the opinion of the teachers of Aboriginal Studies courses offered within the School of Archaeology and Anthropology achieves the best result in any of those courses.

Dante Alighieri Society (Canberra Branch) Prizes

The Dante Alighieri Society (Canberra Branch) provides four annual prizes for award to the students who most distinguish themselves in Introductory Italian, Continuing Italian, Intermediate Italian and Advanced Italian.

David Campbell Prize

The prize was established by Professor Manning Clark to commemorate the Australian poet, David Campbell. The prize is awarded to a student whose entry of written work shows the most promise in the writing of Australian history as a branch of literature. Entries for the prize, to be submitted to the Head, Department of History, by the last day of the academic year, will be accepted from students enrolled in an undergraduate or higher degree or graduate diploma program or as a non-degree examination student in The Faculties. The form of entry is to be a piece of written work and there is no specification as to length. The work may be part of the requirements for a course or degree program for which the student is enrolled.

David Johanson Prize for British History

The prize is awarded to the student who, enrolled for a degree of bachelor, submits the best essay in the area of British History. The prize shall usually be awarded at first year level. David Johanson was a Lecturer in History from 1965 to 1968 and highly regarded as a teacher. The prize is supported by a former student who was greatly encouraged by Dr Johanson during his first year of tertiary study.

E.A. Lyall Memorial Prize

The Australian Capital Territory Division of the Royal Australian Institute of Public Administration provides a prize for award to the student who achieves the best result in the course Australian Government Administration and Public Policy or Bureaucracy and Public Policy.

Friends of the Library Blackburn Medal in Drama

The prize is awarded to the outstanding student who has undertaken an approved major in the Drama Program and who has qualified for admission to the degree of Bachelor in that year. The prize includes a medal.

George Zubrzycki Prize

The Department of Sociology established a prize in 1987 to mark the retirement of George Zubrzycki, the Foundation Professor of Sociology in the Faculty of Arts. The prize is awarded on a biennial basis to the student who achieves the best result in Sociology IV(H) or Sociology IV(H) combined with Honours in any other ANU Department or Program.

Goethe Society Prizes

The Canberra Branch of the Australian Goethe Society provides annual prizes for award to students who have most distinguished themselves in their year in the German language and literature courses.

Grahame Johnston Prize in Australian Literature

The prize commemorates Professor Grahame Johnston, a former member of the Department of English at this University. The prize is awarded to the student enrolled for the degree of Bachelor of Arts who achieves the best results in a second-year or a third-year course or in the fourth year of the program for a degree with honours in the field of Australian literature.

Kate North Prize

The prize is awarded to the student of Russian whose achievement in the study of Russian literature is outstanding. The student may be enrolled for a bachelor's degree or be a non-degree examination student. The prize has been made possible by public subscription following the death of Kate North in 1992. Ms North was for many years the Secretary of the Russian section of Modern European Languages.

Lady Isaacs' Prize

The prize commemorates the work of Sir Isaac and Lady Isaacs and is awarded to the student who achieves the best result in Australian History.

Leslie Holdsworth Allen Memorial Prize

The prize commemorates Dr L.H. Allen, the first Head of the Department of English in the Canberra University College and is awarded annually to the student who achieves the best results in English IV(H) and whose work is of outstanding merit.

L F Crisp Memorial Prizes in Political Science

The Commonwealth Banking Corporation supports two prizes in commemoration of Emeritus Professor L.F. Crisp, Foundation Professor of Political Science.

One prize is for award each year to the student enrolled in a program leading to the award of a degree of bachelor who achieves the best aggregate result in two of the units POLS1002 Introduction to Politics, POLS1003 Ideas in Politics and POLS1004 Introduction to Australian and International Political Economy.

The other prize is for award each year to the undergraduate student who achieves the best result in Political Science IV(H).

Mick Williams Prize in History

The prize commemorates the late Professor C.M. (Mick) Williams who was a member of the Department of History between 1967 and 1987 and is supported by the Williams family and members of educational service units in the University. The prize is awarded annually to the student enrolled in the undergraduate degree program who achieves the best result in the History Fourth Honours Year.

Naoki Matsumoto Consultancy Prize for Japanese and Political Science

The prize is for award to the student who, enrolled in a program leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor or a combined program leading to the award of two degrees, has completed the requirements for the award of the pass degree(s) and has achieved the best results in the C level political science courses and the most advanced Japanese language units taken as part of the program.

Presidents of the Motor Trades of Association of Australia Prize for Pressure Groups and Political Lobbying

The MTAA supports each year a prize for award to the student who was enrolled in the program leading to the award of a degree of Bachelor and achieved the best result in the course Pressure Groups and Political Lobbying.

Presidents of the Motor Trades of Association of Australia

The MTAA supports each year a prize for award to the student who was enrolled in the program leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Arts (Policy Studies), completed the requirements for the award of the pass degree and achieved, during the program, the most outstanding achievement.

Quentin Gibson Prize for Philosophy

The prize commemorates the contribution to philosophy of Associate Professor Q B Gibson. The prize is awarded to the student who, undertaking a program of study for the degree of Bachelor of Arts with honours in the Honours School of Philosophy, achieves the best results in the Honours Year of the program.

Rachel Dorph Memorial Prize

The prize is awarded each year to the student who, undertaking a program of study for a Bachelors degree, submits the best essay on a topic as part of the requirements of a First Year English course.

Reginald de Bray Prize for Linguistics

The prize is awarded to the student who, enrolled in the Honours School of Linguistics or in a combined Honours school which includes Linguistics, achieves the best results in the Honours Year.

Richard B. Davis Prize in Anthropology

The prize commemorates Richard B. Davis and is awarded to the student who achieves the best result in Anthropology IV(H) or combined honours including anthropology.

Ronin Films Prize for Introduction to Film Studies

The prize is for award to the student who, in that year, was enrolled in a bachelor degree program and achieved the best result in the course Introduction to Film Studies.

Ronin Films Prize for the Film Studies Major

The prize is for award to the student who, in that year, was enrolled in a bachelor degree program and achieved the best aggregate results in the courses required for the completion of the major in Film Studies.

Swiss Embassy Prizes

The Swiss Embassy offers up to nine prizes each year in an endeavour to strengthen the interest in and the study of the modern European languages spoken in Switzerland and their associated cultures and thus to promote multilingualism and cultural diversity. The prizes are for award to students who in that year were enrolled in a program leading to the award of a degree of Bachelor and submitted the best major piece of written work in the French, German or Italian language and participated in the essay competition.

Australia Indonesia Association Prize

The prize is awarded from time to time to the student who, in the year of the award, was enrolled in a program leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Asian Studies or Bachelor of Asian Studies (specialist) and achieved the best overall average mark for courses taken in third-year Indonesian.

Australian Federation of University Women -- ACT Prize

The prize is awarded to the most outstanding female student who has completed the program for the degree of Bachelor of Arts (Asian Studies) with honours.

Basham Prize

The prize is awarded to the undergraduate student who, in that year, was enrolled in a program leading to the award of the degree of bachelor offered by the Faculty of Asian Studies and has achieved the best results in the Asian History course offered in first year.

Klestadt Prize for Japanese

The prize is awarded each year to the student who, in that year, completed requirements for the award of a bachelor degree program offered by the University and achieved the most outstanding average in the last four Japanese language courses taken as part of the program.

Naoki Matsumoto Consultancy Prize for Japanese and Political Science

The prize is for award to the student who, enrolled in a program leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor or a combined program leading to the award of two degrees, has completed the requirements for the award of the pass degree(s) and has achieved the best results in the C level political science courses and the most advanced Japanese language units taken as part of the program.

Richard B Davis Prize in Thai

The prize commemorates Richard B Davis and is awarded to the student who was enrolled in a program leading to the award of a degree of Bachelor offered in the Faculty of Asian Studies and the relevant courses and achieved the best overall average mark for courses taken in third year Thai.

A D Barton Prize

For award annually to the undergraduate student enrolled in Accounting IV(H), Commerce IV(H) or Finance IV(H) who in that year, qualifies for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Commerce with Honours and submits the best thesis.

AMP Prize for an Honours Thesis in Actuarial Studies

The prize is awarded to the student who was enrolled in Actuarial Studies IV(H) and achieved the highest mark for the Honours thesis component of the program.

Applied Probability Trust Prize

The prize is awarded to the student who achieves the best aggregate results in two of the following: Introductory Mathematical Statistics; Regression Modelling; Generalised Linear Modelling.

Australian Bureau of Statistics Prize

The Australian Bureau of Statistics provides an annual prize of a year's subscription to the publication Australian Economic Indicators for award to the student who achieves the best result in the course: Design of Experiments and Surveys.

Australian Finance Conference Prizes

One prize is awarded to the student who achieves the best result at the first attempt in the course Corporate Finance and one to the student who achieves the best result at the first attempt in the course Monetary Economics.

Australian Institute of Management Prize for Management

The prize is awarded each year to the student who, in that year, was enrolled in a degree program offered by the Faculty of Economics and Commerce and has achieved the best aggregate results from the four highest results in management offerings as specified from time to time by the Department of Commerce.

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) Prize for Business Ethics

The prize is awarded to the student who, enrolled in a degree program offered in the Faculty of Economics and Commerce, achieved the highest mark in the course Business Ethics.

B T Financial Group Prize for Economics I (Pass)

B T Financial Group supports each year a prize for award to the student who achieves the best results in that year in Economics I (Pass).

Butterworths Prize in Company Accounting

A prize taking the form of an online subscription is awarded to the student who achieves the best results in the course Company Accounting.

Commercial Representatives' and Agents' Association of Australia Limited Prize

The prize is awarded to the student who achieves the best results in Economics III(H).

CPA Australia Prizes

CPA Australia supports three annual prizes all of which include a medallion and certificate plus student membership of the Society for one year.

The prize is awarded to the student who, enrolled in a bachelor degree program offered by the Faculty of Economics and Commerce, achieves the best aggregate results in the courses Financial Accounting Fundamentals and Accounting and Financial Management.

The prize is awarded to the student who, enrolled in a bachelor degree program offered by the Faculty of Economics and Commerce, achieves the best aggregate results in second year course as specified from time to time by the Department of Commerce. Only one of the courses must be completed in the year of the award.

The prize is awarded to the student who, in that year completes the requirements for the program of Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Economics and has achieved the best aggregate results in a Bachelor of Commerce Major taken over the full program. The courses are as specified from time to time in the Faculty course offerings listed in the Undergraduate Handbook.

Department of Finance and Administration Prize for Microeconomics 3

The prize is for award to the student who was enrolled in a degree program offered in the Faculty of Economics and Commerce and achieved the highest mark in Microeconomics 3.

Department of Finance and Administration Prize for Public Sector Accounting

The prize is for award to the student who was enrolled in a degree program offered in the Faculty of Economics and Commerce and achieved the highest mark in the course Public Sector Accounting.

Economic Society Prizes

The Canberra Branch of the Economic Society of Australia and New Zealand provides two annual prizes. One for the student achieving the best aggregate results in Microeconomics 2(H) and Macroeconomics 2(H) and one for the student achieving the best result in Economics IV(H).

Ernst & Young Prizes

The accounting firm Ernst & Young provides two prizes. One for the student achieving the best result in Accounting Theory and one for the best result in Auditing.

G.S.L. Tucker Prize

The prize commemorates Professor Graham Tucker, Head of the Department of Economic History from 1960 to 1980 and is awarded to the student enrolled in the course, History of Economic Thought(H), who achieves the best result.

Institute of Advanced Studies Prizes for Economic History

The Economic History Program, Institute of Advanced Studies, supports four annual prizes. One prize is awarded to the first-year student attempting tertiary education for the first time who achieves the best result in either of the courses, Business and Economy in the Asia-Pacific Region or Australian Economy.

Noel Butlin Prize in Australian Economic History is awarded to the student who achieves the best result in Australian Economic History (H).

One prize is awarded to the student who achieves the best result in a later-year semester course at Honours level in which no other prize has been awarded in that year.

One prize is awarded to the student who achieves First Class Honours in the fourth year of an honours program in Economic History with the best result.

Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia Prize

The prize is awarded to the student enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at pass level offered by the Faculty of Economics and Commerce who achieves the highest mark in the course COMM3002 Auditing.

J.B. Were & Son Prize

The prize is awarded to the best honours graduand in the Faculty of Economics and Commerce.

Langmore Prize for Equity

The prize is awarded to the undergraduate student who, enrolled in a program leading to the award of the degree of bachelor and enrolled in the course Development, Poverty and Famine or the course Poverty, Public Policy and Development has achieved the best results in either course in that year.

Mathews Prize in Public Economics

The prize is awarded to the student who achieves the best aggregate results in the courses Public Economics-Theory (or Principles of Public Economics) and the Public Economics option offered in second semester.

Perpetual Trustees Prize for Honours in Finance

The prize shall be awarded each year to the student who was enrolled in and achieved the highest mark in Finance IV(H).

PricewaterhouseCoopers Prizes in Accounting

One prize is awarded to the student who, enrolled in a bachelor degree program, achieves the best result in the course Accounting and Financial Management.

One prize is awarded to the student who, enrolled in a bachelor degree program, achieves in the same year the best results in the courses Management Accounting and Company Accounting.

Statistical Society of Australia (Canberra Branch) Prize

The prize is awarded to the student who achieves the best combined result in the course Statistical Inference plus one other third-year course offered by the School of Finance and Applied Statistics. The prize includes one year's subscription to membership of the Statistical Society.

Statistical Society of Australia (Canberra Branch) Prize for First Year Statistics

The prize is awarded to the student who, new to higher education, was enrolled in a degree program offered by the Faculty of Economics and Commerce and achieved the best result in any one of the courses offered in the School of Finance and Applied Statistics which were available to students new to higher education.

Swiss Re Life & Health Prize for Actuarial Techniques

The prize is awarded to the student who was enrolled in the Bachelor of Actuarial Studies program and during the program completed and achieved the highest average result in the courses STAT3033 and STAT3038. One course is to be completed in the year of the award.

Tillinghast-Towers Perrin Prize for Third Year Actuarial Studies

The prize is awarded each year to the student who, during the program leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Actuarial Studies, has completed and achieved the highest average result for the courses STAT3032, STAT3033, STAT3035, STAT3036, STAT3037 and STAT3038. At lest one course is to be completed in the year of the award.

Treasury Prize in Economics III(H)

The prize is awarded to the student who achieves the best result in the course Economics III(H).

Trowbridge Consulting Prize for the Actuarial Control Cycle

The prize is awarded to the student who was enrolled in Actuarial Studies IV(H) and has completed and achieved the highest average mark in the courses, taken as part of the program in the year of the award, Actuarial Control Cycle 1 and Actuarial Control Cycle 2.

ADVANTRA Prize for Computer Networks

The prize shall be for award for the student who achieved the highest mark in the course COMP3036 Computer Networks.

ADVANTRA Prize for Software Engineering

The prize shall be shared equally by the students who were enrolled in the course COMP3018 Software Engineering and were members of the project team within the course which was judged by the examiner to have achieved the best overall result.

Australian Computer Society (Canberra Branch) Prize

The prize is awarded to the student who has qualified for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Information Technology and who achieves the best results in 24 credit units of 3000 level courses offered in the Department of Computer Science in one year.

Computer Science Prize

The prize is awarded to the student who achieves the best results in the final year of the program for a degree of bachelor with honours in computer science or in the program for the Graduate Diploma in Science where the student's area of specialisation is Computer Science.

The Dean's Prize, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology

The prize is for award each year to the student who was enrolled in a program leading to the award of one of the degrees of Bachelor with Honours offered in the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology and, in that year, completed the program and achieved First Class Honours of sufficient distinction.

HA Jones Medal for Excellence in Engineering Studies

The prize is awarded to the Bachelor of Engineering Honours graduand who is deemed by the Department of Engineering to have pursued with the most distinction the undergraduate degree program. The prize includes a Medal.

Institution of Radio and Electronics Engineers Australia (Canberra Division) Prize

The prize is awarded to the final year candidate for the degree of Bachelor of Engineering who achieves the best results in the coursework components in the field of Communications and/or Electronics. The prize includes membership for one year of the Institution and a certificate.

Maascorp Prize for Computer Science

The prize is for award to the student who, enrolled in a program leading to the award of a degree of bachelor achieved, in that year, the best result in the unit specific to non standard computation (COMP 3065) Declarative Programming Paradigms.

SoftLaw Prize in Computer Studies

The prize is awarded to the student who, enrolled for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Software Engineering, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Information Technology, achieves the best aggregate results in the courses COMP4210 or COMP3610 and any two of COMP3320, COMP3420, COMP3600.

ACT Baha'i Community Prize in International Law

The prize is for award each year to the undergraduate student enrolled in a program leading to the award of the Bachelor of Laws, who achieves the highest mark in that year in the course International Law.

Allen Allen & Hemsley International Trade Law Prize

The prize shall be awarded to the student who was enrolled in a program leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Laws who achieved the highest mark in the course International Trade Law.

Ann Downer Memorial Prize in Law

The prize shall be awarded to the student who was enrolled in a program leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Laws who achieved the highest mark in the course Australian Public Law.

Australian Capital Territory Bar Association Prize for Evidence

The prize shall be awarded to the student who was enrolled in a program leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Laws who achieved the highest mark in the course Evidence.

Bailey Prize for Human Rights

The prize shall be awarded to the student who was enrolled in a program leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Laws who achieved the highest mark in the course Human Rights Law in Australia.

Baker & McKenzie Prize in Intellectual Property

The prize is awarded to the eligible student who achieved the highest mark in the course Industrial and Intellectual Property.

B.C. Meagher Prize for Commonwealth Constitutional Law

The prize shall be awarded to the student who was enrolled in a program leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Laws who achieved the highest mark in the course Commonwealth Constitutional Law.

Blackburn Medal for Research In Law

In 1988 Lady Blackburn established the award of a medal in the Faculty of Law to honour the memory of Sir Richard Blackburn who was associated with the University as Pro-Chancellor and Chancellor from 1976 until 1987. The medal, which symbolises Sir Richard's commitment to the highest standards of legal scholarship, is awarded to the student who has qualified for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Laws with Honours and who submits the best research paper in fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the honours degree.

Blake Dawson Waldron Prize

The prize shall be awarded to the student who was enrolled in a program leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Laws who achieved the highest mark in the course Corporations Law.

Bryans Prize for Family Law

The prize shall be awarded to the student who was enrolled in a program leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Laws who achieved the highest mark in the course Family Law.

Butterworths Prizes for Law

Since 1975 Butterworths Pty Ltd has provided support for prizes in Law awarded to the students who achieve the highest marks in courses for which no other prize is offered. Each prize takes the form of an online subscription.

Clayton Utz Prize for Administrative Law

The prize shall be awarded to the student who was enrolled in a program leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Laws who achieved the highest mark in the course Administrative Law.

Clayton Utz Prize for Torts

The prize shall be awarded to the student who was enrolled in a program leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Laws who achieved the highest mark in the course Torts.

Commonwealth Attorney-General's Department Prize

The prize shall be awarded to the student who was enrolled in the final year of a program leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Laws who achieved the best academic results in that year.

Daphne Olive Memorial Prize in Legal Theory

A prize in memory of an ANU law student, Daphne Olive, is awarded to the student who achieves the highest mark in the course Legal Theory.

Freehills Prize for Commercial Law

The prize shall be awarded to the student who was enrolled in the program leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Laws who achieved the highest mark in the course Commercial Law.

George Knowles Memorial Prize

The George Knowles Memorial Prize is awarded to the student who has done the best academic work in that year in the program leading to the degree of Bachelor of Laws. The prize is a memorial to Sir George Knowles who was a member of the Council of the Canberra University College from 1930 to 1946.

Holding Redlich Prize in Labour Law

The prize shall be awarded to the student who was enrolled in the program leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Laws who achieved the highest mark in the course Labour Law.

Holding Redlich Prize in Property

The prize shall be awarded to the student who was enrolled in the program leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Laws who achieved the highest mark in the course Property.

Law Society of the Australian Capital Territory Prize for Contracts

The prize shall be awarded to the student who was enrolled in a program leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Laws who achieved the highest mark in the course Contracts.

Law Society of the Australian Capital Territory Prize for Professional Training in Law

The prize shall be awarded to the student who was enrolled in a program leading to the award of the degree of Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice who achieved the best results in the program.

Mallesons Stephen Jaques Prize for Law Studies

The prize shall be awarded to the student who was enrolled in the penultimate year of the program leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Laws achieved the best academic results.

Minter Ellison Prize

The prize shall be awarded to the student who was enrolled in a program leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Laws who achieved the highest mark in the course Litigation and Dispute Management.

Professional Careers Australia Prize

The prize shall be awarded to the student who was enrolled in a program leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Laws who achieved the highest mark in the course Lawyers, Justice and Ethics.

Sir Victor Windeyer Prize in Legal History

The prize, which shall take the form of a book by Sir Victor Windeyer: "Lectures on Legal History" shall be awarded to the student who was enrolled in a program leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Laws who achieved the highest mark in the course Comparative Legal History.

SoftLaw Prize in Expert Legal Systems

The prize shall be awarded to the student who was enrolled in a program leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Laws who achieved the highest mark in the course Expert Legal Systems.

SoftLaw Prize in Information Technology Law

The prize shall be awarded to the student who was enrolled in a program leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Laws who achieved the highest mark in the course Information Technology Law.

Supreme Court Judges' Prize

The prize shall be awarded each year to the student who qualifies for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Laws with Honours and achieved the best results.

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Prize for International Law of Human Rights

The prize, which takes the form of books, shall be awarded to the student who was enrolled in a program leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Laws who achieved the highest mark in the course International Law of Human Rights.

Adrien Albert Honours Chemistry Prize

The prize is for award to Bachelor of Science Honours candidates in the Department of Chemistry on the basis of academic merit achieved in the Fourth Honours Year.

A N Hambly Prize

In 1975 this prize was established to commemorate the work of Professor AN Hambly at the University. The prize is awarded for merit, assessed in terms of both quality and breadth of scholarship in chemistry, to a student who completes, in the one year, two courses in Chemistry at the 2000 level.

Anthony Seelaf Memorial Prize in Geology

The prize is awarded to the student enrolled for the degree of bachelor in the University who achieves the best result in third-year geology fieldwork.

Australian Institute of Agricultural Sciences Prize

The Australian Institute of Agricultural Sciences support an annual prize for award to the student who, enrolled in the final year of the program leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Science (Resource and Environmental Management), has achieved the best results during the course.

Australian Institute of Physics Prize

The Australian Capital Territory Branch of the AIP provides an annual prize for award to the student who achieved the best results in four consecutive academic semesters in 24 Group B units in physics. The student receives 12 months free membership to the ACT Branch of the Australian Institute of Physics including the monthly journal The Australian Physicist.

Australian Psychological Society Prize

The prize is awarded to the student who has pursued with most distinction the final honours year of the program in psychology or the Graduate Diploma in Science in the area of specialisation, Psychology.

Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists (ACT Branch) Prize for Geophysics

The prize is awarded to the student who achieves the best result in the course Geophysics in that year.

Australian Society for Microbiology Prize

The ACT Branch of the ASM provides a prize for award to the student who, having completed in that year the requirements for admission to an undergraduate degree of the Faculty of Science, achieved during the program the best aggregate results in the courses General Microbiology, Infection and Immunity and either of Parasitology or Molecular Immunology.

Australian Society for Parasitology Prize

The prize is awarded to the student who achieves the best results in the course Parasitology in that year.

Beckman Coulter Prize

Beckman Coulter (Australia) Pty Limited supports a prize for award to the student who, enrolled in the degree of Bachelor of Science, achieves the best results in the course Topics in Molecular Biology.

Botany Prize

The prize is awarded to the student who, at the first attempt, achieves the best result in the course Plant Evolution and Ecology.

Geological Society of Australia Prize

The Commonwealth Territories Division of the Geological Society of Australia supports a prize awarded to the student who achieves the best results in the courses Earth Systems and Earth Science and intends to proceed to further studies in geology. The prize includes membership of the Geological Society for one year.

Hanna Neumann Prizes for Mathematics

The prizes commemorate the contribution to mathematics and to the University by the late Professor Hanna Neumann. One prize is awarded each year to the student who achieves the best results in Mathematics IV(H). The other is awarded to the student who achieves the best results in at least 24 units of honours-level Group C courses of mathematics.

Howlett Honours Prize for Geography

The prize is awarded to the graduand or graduate who having been enrolled in Geography IV(H) has achieved the most outstanding result in the course.

Irene Crespin Prize for Palaeontology

The prize commemorates the late Irene Crespin and is awarded to the student who performs at the highest level in the palaeontological components of any or all of the courses offered in the second and third year of the degree program by the Department of Geology, or by the Department of Geology in conjunction with other departments of the Faculty of Science.

Jacobs Medal for Outstanding Field Studies in Forestry

The prize, in the form of a medal, is awarded to the student who, having successfully completed the final year of the program of studies leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Science (Forestry) is deemed to have achieved the most outstanding performance in field studies, including field practical exercises throughout the program.

Janet Elspeth Crawford Prize

A bequest by Sir John Crawford, formerly Vice-Chancellor and Chancellor of the University, enabled the University to establish a prize in memory of his daughter, Janet Elspeth Crawford. The prize is awarded to the female student who completes the Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree with the best results and who qualifies for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours during the twelve months preceding the April/May conferring of degrees ceremony.

L. D. Pryor Prize

The prize is awarded to the student who, in completing the requirements for admission to the degree of Bachelor of Science, achieves during the program the best results in a Group C course or in Group C courses taught in the Division of Botany and Zoology.

M R Jacobs Prize in Silviculture

The prize is for award to the student who, in that year, completed requirements for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Science (Forestry) and achieved the most outstanding result in the silviculture course taken as part of the program.

Mavis Prater Prize for Women in Mathematics

The Australian Federation of University Women -- ACT Branch, supports a prize to encourage women to continue with the study of mathematics. The prize is for award to the female student who achieves the best results in that year in one of the groups of courses, Mathematics and Applications 1 and 2, Mathematics and Applications Honours 1 and 2 or Engineering Mathematics 1 and 2.

Priscilla Fairfield Bok Prize

The prize is awarded to the female candidate for a bachelors degree who, in that year, achieves the best results to the value of at least 18 units in third year courses offered by the Departments of Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Mathematics, Physics or Statistics & Econometrics. The prize commemorates the work of Professor Bart J. Bok and his wife, Dr Priscilla Fairfield Bok, in the Department of Astronomy from 1957 to 1966.

Royal Australian Chemical Institute Prize

The Canberra Section of the RACI supports a prize which is awarded to the student who achieves the best results in 4 Group C courses of Chemistry.

Schlich Memorial Trust Prize

The prize commemorates Sir William Schlich, a pioneer of British forestry and takes the form of a medal. It is awarded to the student who, having completed, in that year, the requirements for admission to the degree of Bachelor of Science (Forestry), was the student showing the most promise in forestry in that year.

State Forests of NSW Prize for Forest Mensuration

The prize is awarded to the student who achieves the best result in the course which covers forest mensuration. The prize includes a plaque.

Wanda Henry Prize for Optical Communications

The prize is awarded to a student enrolled in a degree of bachelor who, in that year, has undertaken the course Optical Fibre and Waveguide Transmission (PHYS3050 which is also known as ENGN4542) and Devices for Optical Systems and Networks (PHYS3051 also known as ENGN4543). These courses may have been taken as a component part of an Honours year. The student must have, including these courses, achieved the best overall average result in a minimum of 12 units of C level Physics courses and have made a significant contribution to University life.

WB Clarke Prize in Geology

The members of the staff of the Department of Geology support a prize in commemoration of the pioneer geological work carried out in Australia by the Reverend WB Clarke. The prize is awarded to the student who achieves the best results in 3 Group B courses in geology and who intends to include further study of geology in his or her course.

WP Packard Prize in Geography

The prize commemorates the work of the longest serving member of staff in the Department of Geography who retired in 1987. The prize is awarded to the student, enrolled in a degree program, who achieves the best result in any four later-year courses of geography over two years.

General

Friends' Prize

Awarded annually to the most outstanding graduate by the Friends of the Canberra School of Music. Contribution to the School is also considered.

Peter and Lena Karmel Anniversary Awards

Awarded annually to the most outstanding music student and visual arts student eligible to graduate with a bachelor degree at the National Institute of the Arts in the year in which the award is made.

The School of Music Director's Prize

Awarded annually to a Performance major student in the Bachelor's degree who is deemed to have contributed the most to the corporate life of the school

Chamber Music

The Friends Chamber Music Prize

Awarded annually to the winning ensemble at the Friends Chamber Music Concert, by the Friends of the Canberra School of Music.

Abel's Music "People's Choice" Prize

Awarded to the people's choice ensemble at the Friends Chamber Music Concert. The prize is donated by Abel's Music, Manuka.

Erika Haas Award

Awarded annually to the outstanding performance instrumentalist in any year. This prize is funded by a gift from Erika Haas.

Composition

The Harold Allen Memorial Prize

Awarded annually to the leading composition student. This prize is funded by a donation from the family of the late Harold Allen.

Musicology

The Alice Moyle Musicology Prize

Awarded annually to the outstanding musicology student. The prize is donated by the Musicological Society of Australia (ACT).

Piano