STRUCTURE
The main requirement of the degree by thesis is the execution of an approved research project and submission of a major thesis embodying the results of it. In addition a minor coursework component or study program will normally be required, the contents of which will depend on the background of the candidate and the research work being undertaken. The research will be into an aspect of environmental planning or management selected after consultation with the staff of the School of Environmental Planning, and approved by the faculty. The research thesis will require the application of research skills to the analysis of an environmental problem with multiple components.
Candidature may be undertaken on either a full-time or a part-time basis. Part-time candidature will be deemed to be not less than half-time.
The thesis required under the provisions of Regulation 3.90 is normally expected to be submitted within two years of the commencement date in the case of a full-time candidate or within four years of the commencement date in the case of a part-time candidate. The normal period between the date of enrolment and the date of submission of thesis by a full-time candidate is expected to be eighteen months.
ADMISSION TO THE COURSE .
The Faculty of • Architecture and Planning has decided not to determine by regulation precise minimum qualifications for admission to candidature for the M.Env.S. by thesis: instead it will consider each application on its merits. It is expected, however, that most applicants will have completed undergraduate work of high quality equivalent to a four-year bachelors degree, in which an overall level of honours (or its equivalent) was attained in the last year of that degree course or over the aggregate period of the course. Regulation 3.90 also provides for admission to candidature of persons who can satisfy the faculty that their training and professional experience are such that they are likely to be able to pursue the course successfully. To do this the faculty may prescribe prelimihary studies. In such cases the preliminary studies prescribed will be as outlined above for 705-607 Master of Environmental Studies by coursework.
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Before making a formal application, a prospective applicant should contact the chairman of the School of Environmental Planning. The chairman will require the following Information:
(i) Certificates and a certified transcript of the candidate's academic record, including full details of all subjects undertaken and grades obtained.
(ii) Details of any training and professional experience relevant to the proposed field of research and the applicant in general (cf. Regulation 3.90.1(a)(ííí).).
(iii) Details of published papers, if any.
(iv) A statement on the specific field in which it is hoped to undertake postgraduate work.
If it appears that the applicant is qualified for admission and acceptable to the School, the chairman will arrange for discussions to be held between the applicant and appropriate staff members regarding a possible research topic and supervisor.
Following these discussions the chairman of the school may encourage the student to submit a formal application through him to the faculty (application forms are available from the School or Faculty Office).
REGULATION 3.90— DEGREE OF MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES 1. A person who—
(a) (i) is a graduate of or qualified to graduate in the University; or (ii) has in some other university or institution completed a course
recognized for the purposes of this regulation; or
(iii) produces satisfactory evidence that the person has had adequate training and experience and has the ability to pursue the course of advanced study and research proposed; and
(b) is of such standing as may be prescribed;
(c) is recommended for candidature by the chairman of an appropriate department; and
(d) has obtained approval for the proposed course of advanced study and research
may, subject to the consent of the Faculty of Architecture and Planning, be admitted to candidature for the degree of master of Environmental Studies.
2. (i) A candidature shall engage in an approved course of advanced study and research on a full-time basis under such supervision as may be prescribed for at least twelve months save that a person who—
(i) is a member of the academic staff of the University, or (ii) is engaged in an occupation which in the opinion of the Faculty
leaves the person substantially free to carry out the work of the approved course in a department of the University.
May be admitted as a part-time candidate.
(2) The minimum period during which a part-time candidate shall undertake the approved course shall in each case be prescribed having regard to the proportion of the candidate's time which the candidate is able to devote to the course.
3. (1) A candidate who wishes to make changes in an approved course subsequent to admission to candidature must apply for and obtain approval for such changes.
(2) Except by special permission a candidate may not enrol for any subject of a course or any course of studies other than the approved course.
4. (1) Each candidate shall submit for examination within the period prescribed in each case a thesis based on the work carried out during the approved course.
(2) When required a candidate shall undergo such further examinations as may be determined.
5. (1) The subjects of the course for the degree and the conditions under which such subjects may be taken shall be as prescribed by the Academic Board on the recommendation of the faculty and published in the details of subjects.
(2) Each and every other prescription, approval, permission or recognition for the purposes of this regulation shall be determined by the faculty.
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6. A candidate who has fulfilled the requirements of this regulation and who has satisfied the examiners may be admitted to the degree of master of Environmental Studies.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
The degree of master of Landscape Architecture is available either by research culminating in the submission of a thesis or design or by course work.
The objectives of the Master of Landscape Architecture program are:
1. To train professionals who are capable of working in both the public and private sector, who are able to gain entry to the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects, and who will have the corяpetence and confidence to become the leaders of the profession.
2. To train future educators to teach landscape architecture In Australia.
To achieve these primary objectives, the immediate objectives of the course are:
1. To have a flexible program capable of accepting a wide range of students from diverse backgrounds.
2. To develop in students a consciousness of the economic social and political issues and not just the aesthetic considerations of th'e landscape architectural profession.
3. To develop in students an understanding of and feeling for the Australian Landscape.
4. To develop prod em-solving skills in such a way that students will be capable at scales ranging from site planning to regional planning.
Applicants for the course should contact the faculty office, in writing or in person, as early a practicable, to check on the acceptability of their qualifications.
The closing date for applications will be 10 December 1982.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
It is expected that there will be three potential groups of students
1. Students with a four years' undergraduate degree or its equivalent In Landscape Architecture may enter the master of Landscape Architecture course.
2. Students with an undergraduate degree in a closely related discipline such as Architecture, Planning or one of the natural sciences may be accepted for the master of Landscape Architecture preliminary year. Such students may be granted partial exemptions depending on their academic background and experience.
3. Students with an undergraduate degree in a less closely related discipline such as History, Economics, Law and Science may be accepted for the master of Landscape Architecture preliminary year.
Each incoming student will be screened individually and will enter the course at the point considered to be most relevant to the student.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
The selection of applicants for candidature to the degree will be undertaken by the Academic Committee of the Faculty of Architecture and Planning. The Academic Committee will select those candidates considered most likely to pursue successfully the studies for the degree from amongst applicants satisfying the requirements for entry prescribed in Regulation 3.49А. Selection will be based on academic merit as judged by reference to undergraduate results obtained by the applicant and on an assessment of the period of professional experience. Students will be assessed by the Academic Committee for exemptions from any of the requisite support subjects or prescribed subjects on the basis of their academic qualifications.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
The Master of Landscape Architecture programme was accredited by the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects in 1981.
705-490 MASTER OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PRELIMINARY COURSE
Candidates admitted under Regulation 3.49А Secion 1(c) are required to complete a Preliminary Course.
A one-year full-time course requiring about 32 hours per week related to lectures, seminars, practical work and private study together with about 8 hours per week of 61
individual work in the design studio. The Preliminary course may be undertaken on a part-ire basis with the approval of the Faculty.
The core subject of the preliminary course will be Landscape Architecture Design (Preliminary). In association with this subject are the subjects Landscape Architecture Communication, Landscape Architecture Technology and Plant Materials.
Elective subjects will be chosen from subject offerings in the natural environment area and the fine arts area. as below.
SUBJECTS OF THE COURSE
705-491 Landscape Architecture Communication 705-492 Landscape Architecture Design (Preliminary) 705-493 Landscape Architecture Technology (Preliminary) 705-494 Plant Materials
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS
Students must select two electives. one from each of the following groups of subjects—
GROUP A—The Natural Environment
Students must select approved units, concerned with the natural environment, offered by the Faculty of Science or other faculties. The units taken together must comprise at least 10 points. The following units are suitable, but students may make other proposals to the course co-ordinator. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that his or her selection does not involve time-table clashes.
121-101 Geography (The Earth and Man) 10 points
Comprising the units:
121-141 The Natural Environment and
121-142 Man's Organisation of Space and Resources and
121-143 Man's Role in Changing the face of the Earth.
200-021 Ecology (Surveying course) 5 points
200-390 Forest Recreation 5 points
600-102 Biology of Man 10 points
606-207 Botany Conservation 3 points
626-101 Geology 9 points
626-111 The Mobile Earth 3 points
631-114 Meteorology—Climate, Weather and Man 3 points GROUP B—Fine Arts
111.101 Fine Arts 1A 700-214 European Architecture
700-314 Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Architecture 705-121 History of Planning