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<ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.2em; margin-left: 15px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">
 <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style-image: url(http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/images/academic/arrow.gif); list-style-type: initial; list-style-position: initial; ">Admission&nbsp;is the process of applying to study at an educational institution and having your application considered. 
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 <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style-image: url(http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/images/academic/arrow.gif); list-style-type: initial; list-style-position: initial; ">An&nbsp;advanced diploma&nbsp;is a tertiary education award that builds on the skills and knowledge gained through studying a diploma. Advanced diplomas offer a more in-depth understanding of relevant concepts than diplomas. 
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 <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style-image: url(http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/images/academic/arrow.gif); list-style-type: initial; list-style-position: initial; ">Alumni&nbsp;are graduates of the university. 
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 <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style-image: url(http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/images/academic/arrow.gif); list-style-type: initial; list-style-position: initial; ">An&nbsp;associate degree&nbsp;is an undergraduate degree offered by universities and colleges. It requires the completion of a two-year full-time program (or equivalent). 
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 <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style-image: url(http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/images/academic/arrow.gif); list-style-type: initial; list-style-position: initial; ">Award&nbsp;refers to the particular achievement &mdash; certificate, diploma, degree, graduate certificate, or graduate diploma &mdash; which is granted upon successful completion of the program. 
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 <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style-image: url(http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/images/academic/arrow.gif); list-style-type: initial; list-style-position: initial; ">A&nbsp;bachelor degree&nbsp;is also called an undergraduate degree. It is an academic qualification that allows students to gain the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a career in their selected profession. They typically allow students to combine a mixture of core and elective subjects to create an education tailored to the individual. 
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 <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style-image: url(http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/images/academic/arrow.gif); list-style-type: initial; list-style-position: initial; ">Bridging units&nbsp;are courses that allow students to brush up on a particular subject or aid transition into a new study area. They are not accredited units but help bring your level of understanding on a subject closer to the assumed knowledge of the course. 
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 <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style-image: url(http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/images/academic/arrow.gif); list-style-type: initial; list-style-position: initial; ">A&nbsp;certificate&nbsp;is a TAFE qualification that provides you with relevant hands-on study in your chosen field. They ensure you are well prepared to enter the field through input from industry professionals. Certificates I and II give an understanding of the foundations and theories associated with the particular industry, and certificates III and IV expand on this knowledge by giving an in-depth understanding of the field. 
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 <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style-image: url(http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/images/academic/arrow.gif); list-style-type: initial; list-style-position: initial; ">Contact hours&nbsp;are the hours a student is expected to spend attending tutorials, practicals, lectures etc. at university. 
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 <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style-image: url(http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/images/academic/arrow.gif); list-style-type: initial; list-style-position: initial; ">A&nbsp;core subject&nbsp;is a compulsory unit of the course. You must successfully complete core subjects to pass the course. 
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 <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style-image: url(http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/images/academic/arrow.gif); list-style-type: initial; list-style-position: initial; ">Correspondence&nbsp;is an alternative way of studying a course &mdash; it allows you to receive your study materials online or in the mail. 
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 <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style-image: url(http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/images/academic/arrow.gif); list-style-type: initial; list-style-position: initial; ">A&nbsp;course&nbsp;refers to the sequence of subjects which make up a degree or diploma. 
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 <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style-image: url(http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/images/academic/arrow.gif); list-style-type: initial; list-style-position: initial; ">Credit&nbsp;is the ability to gain recognition for studies you have previously completed. 
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 <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style-image: url(http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/images/academic/arrow.gif); list-style-type: initial; list-style-position: initial; ">The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) is a register of all institutions and courses that are offered to international students. 
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 <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style-image: url(http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/images/academic/arrow.gif); list-style-type: initial; list-style-position: initial; ">A&nbsp;diploma&nbsp;is a qualification in the vocational education and training and higher education sectors that can help you gain the skills and knowledge to excel in your career. 
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 <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style-image: url(http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/images/academic/arrow.gif); list-style-type: initial; list-style-position: initial; ">Distance education&nbsp;refers to the method of studying by distance, as opposed to on campus. Many courses are offered online, meaning you can study from home and still receive the same qualification as someone studying on campus. 
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 <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style-image: url(http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/images/academic/arrow.gif); list-style-type: initial; list-style-position: initial; ">An&nbsp;elective subject&nbsp;is a unit of the course that is not mandatory. You may choose between electives to fulfill your course requirements. 
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 <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style-image: url(http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/images/academic/arrow.gif); list-style-type: initial; list-style-position: initial; ">Faculty&nbsp;refers to the separate divisions of a university. 
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 <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style-image: url(http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/images/academic/arrow.gif); list-style-type: initial; list-style-position: initial; ">Flexible learning&nbsp;is study that is offered by a variety of delivery methods from which the student can choose, e.g. a combination of distance education and on-campus classes. This enables students to take control over what, where, when and how they learn. 
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 <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style-image: url(http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/images/academic/arrow.gif); list-style-type: initial; list-style-position: initial; ">A&nbsp;graduate&nbsp;is a student who has successfully met all of the requirements of their course and has formally graduated. 
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 <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style-image: url(http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/images/academic/arrow.gif); list-style-type: initial; list-style-position: initial; ">Obtaining an&nbsp;honours degree&nbsp;involves an additional full-time year of study (or equivalent) following completion of a bachelor degree. 
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 <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style-image: url(http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/images/academic/arrow.gif); list-style-type: initial; list-style-position: initial; ">IELTS&nbsp;is the preferred test for assessing English language competency to attend Australian universities. It addresses speaking, reading, writing and listening skills. 
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 <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style-image: url(http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/images/academic/arrow.gif); list-style-type: initial; list-style-position: initial; ">The&nbsp;International Baccalaureate (IB)&nbsp;is an internationally recognised two year secondary school program that helps prepare students for university. 
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 <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style-image: url(http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/images/academic/arrow.gif); list-style-type: initial; list-style-position: initial; ">Lectures&nbsp;are large, formal classes in which lecturers present course material to all students enrolled in a given subject. They often do not involve much, if any, student&ndash;lecturer interaction. 
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 <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style-image: url(http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/images/academic/arrow.gif); list-style-type: initial; list-style-position: initial; ">A&nbsp;major&nbsp;is a defined program of study whereby a pathway of certain subjects from a recognised area of study must be completed. One or more majors can be awarded, depending on the study program which is adhered to. 
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 <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style-image: url(http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/images/academic/arrow.gif); list-style-type: initial; list-style-position: initial; ">A&nbsp;masters degree&nbsp;is given to students who have successfully continued their study past undergraduate level. An advanced understanding of a specific field of study must be demonstrated. 
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 <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style-image: url(http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/images/academic/arrow.gif); list-style-type: initial; list-style-position: initial; ">A&nbsp;mature age student&nbsp;is someone who does not take on tertiary education straight after they finish school (generally 21 years or older). 
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 <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style-image: url(http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/images/academic/arrow.gif); list-style-type: initial; list-style-position: initial; ">A&nbsp;minor&nbsp;is a defined program of study which generally requires fewer credit points than a major. 
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 <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style-image: url(http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/images/academic/arrow.gif); list-style-type: initial; list-style-position: initial; ">Orientation&nbsp;is the process of welcoming new students to the university. Students are introduced to the campus, receive an overview of their course, and meet teaching staff and fellow students. It often involves games and social activities. 
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 <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style-image: url(http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/images/academic/arrow.gif); list-style-type: initial; list-style-position: initial; ">A&nbsp;PhD&nbsp;is an academic award granted for advanced study and original research in a specialist field, and is often the highest qualification that can be awarded. 
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 <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style-image: url(http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/images/academic/arrow.gif); list-style-type: initial; list-style-position: initial; ">Postgraduate&nbsp;refers to&nbsp;a student&nbsp;who continues with academic study after the successfully completing their undergraduate degree. 
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 <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style-image: url(http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/images/academic/arrow.gif); list-style-type: initial; list-style-position: initial; ">Prerequisites&nbsp;are skills or knowledge that must be demonstrated in order to qualify for certain courses. 
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 <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style-image: url(http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/images/academic/arrow.gif); list-style-type: initial; list-style-position: initial; ">Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)&nbsp;is the process of assessing a student&rsquo;s previously acquired skills and knowledge. This is then compared to the requirements of the course to determine whether advanced standing can be given. 
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 <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style-image: url(http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/images/academic/arrow.gif); list-style-type: initial; list-style-position: initial; ">A&nbsp;scholarship&nbsp;is money awarded to a student based on academic achievement, socio-economic factors, etc. They can be used to cover tuition fees, textbooks and sometimes even accommodation costs. 
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 <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style-image: url(http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/images/academic/arrow.gif); list-style-type: initial; list-style-position: initial; ">A&nbsp;semester&nbsp;is a 12 week study period in the higher education sector. There are two per year, broken up by lengthy study breaks.&nbsp; 
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 <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style-image: url(http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/images/academic/arrow.gif); list-style-type: initial; list-style-position: initial; ">SWOT VAC&nbsp;is the&nbsp;period prior to exams when no&nbsp;classes are scheduled so that students&nbsp;can prepare for&nbsp;exams.&nbsp; 
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 <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style-image: url(http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/images/academic/arrow.gif); list-style-type: initial; list-style-position: initial; ">TAFE, or 'Technical and Further Education&rsquo;, refers to an institution that offers vocational education and training. 
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 <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style-image: url(http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/images/academic/arrow.gif); list-style-type: initial; list-style-position: initial; ">TESOL&nbsp;is short for 'Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages&rsquo;, and allows you to teach overseas as well as international students. 
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 <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style-image: url(http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/images/academic/arrow.gif); list-style-type: initial; list-style-position: initial; ">A&nbsp;tutorial&nbsp;is usually less formal than a lecture. It refers to a compulsory small class&nbsp;where material from lectures and readings can be discussed in more detail.&nbsp;It involves a greater deal of interaction between student and tutor. 
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 <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style-image: url(http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/images/academic/arrow.gif); list-style-type: initial; list-style-position: initial; ">Undergraduate&nbsp;refers to a student who is studying towards obtaining their first degree. 
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 <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style-image: url(http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/images/academic/arrow.gif); list-style-type: initial; list-style-position: initial; ">Unit&nbsp;is a term that is used for individual subjects.&nbsp;&nbsp;Each course is made up of&nbsp;a number of units of study.</li>
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