Master of Community Relations (MComRel)
Information valid for students commencing 2014
Duration
3 Years part-time (only available as part-time study)
Commencing 2014
Semester 1 (03 Mar, 2014)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
24
Program code
5493
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
External
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
An approved degree and have relevant work experience in the mining industry involving exposure to community aspects; or successful completion of the GDipComRel (Resources Sector).
Additional application information
International students will need to make arrangements to attend the residential school on campus and may only study the remainder of the program from their home country. They will not be eligible for an Australian student visa.
There is a quota of 35 students and applications will be processed in the order received.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
Apply OnlineEnquiries for Australian students
Manager, Academic Administration, Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Email: enquiries@eait.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 4777
Duration
3 Years part-time (only available as part-time study)
Commencing 2014
Semester 1 (03 Mar, 2014)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
24
Program code
5493
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
External
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
An approved degree and have relevant work experience in the mining industry involving exposure to community aspects; or successful completion of the GDipComRel (Resources Sector).
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
view the English proficiency policy.Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture & Info Tech.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004 Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Master of Community Relations?
This program supports the professionalisation of Community Relations practitioners. It will cover corporate social responsibility in the context of community development and expand professional capabilities in the resources industry, within government and other stakeholder groups working with this sector. It will provide knowledge and skills relevant to all aspects of the interactions between resource companies and their associated communities.
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Community Relations.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Master of Community Relations
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
An approved degree and have relevant work experience in the mining industry involving exposure to community aspects; or successful completion of the GDipComRel (Resources Sector).
Additional application information
International students will need to make arrangements to attend the residential school on campus and may only study the remainder of the program from their home country. They will not be eligible for an Australian student visa.
There is a quota of 35 students and applications will be processed in the order received.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
An approved degree and have relevant work experience in the mining industry involving exposure to community aspects; or successful completion of the GDipComRel (Resources Sector).
Additional application requirements
International students will need to make arrangements to attend the residential school on campus and may only study the remainder of the program from their home country. They will not be eligible for an Australian student visa.
There is a quota of 35 students and applications will be processed in the order received.
Visa requirements
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture & Info Tech.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Program rules for the Master of Community Relations
To complete the Master of Community Relations
To fulfil the requirements of the Master of Community Relations, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
#24 from MComRel list comprising (a) #8 from Part A and (b) #8 from Part B and (c) #8 from Part C
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
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