Regulation 11.1.R1 - Made under Statute 11.1
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The Board must maintain a listing of all degrees (Current Programs) (Discontinued Programs) and other awards in accordance with this regulation, which may be conferred or granted by Council.
Nomenclature for awards and recognition
The following terminology must be used in connection with the conferring or granting of degrees or awards:
a. Degrees
The correct terminology for degrees is:
Bachelor of xxx;
Associate Degree of xxx;
Master of xxx1; and
Doctor of xxx.
Exceptions to this rule: Executive Master of Public Administration, Juris Doctor.b. Diplomas and certificates
The correct terminology for diplomas and certificates is:
Diploma in xxx or Associate/Advanced/Graduate/Postgraduate Diploma in xxx;
Certificate in xxx; or
Associate/Advanced/Graduate/Postgraduate/Professional/Specialist Certificate in xxx.
Exceptions to this rule: Concert Recital Diploma, VET awardsc. Bachelor honours degrees
Bachelor honours degrees for which an additional year of study is required are designated:
Bachelor of xxx (Degree with Honours).
Bachelor honours degrees for which no additional year of study is required are designated:
Bachelor of xxx with Honours.d. The University of Melbourne as the conferring institution
When the University is named as the conferring institution for a degree or other award in a person’s postnominals, it is correctly shown abbreviated and italicised as follows: Melb.
e. Degrees and Awards by the Faculty of the Victorian College of the Arts and Melbourne Conservatorium of Music
When the course is conducted by the Faculty of the Victorian College of the Arts and Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, the name of the faculty is noted on the testamurs of students completing courses at the former VCA, following the notation of the degree or award.
Prior to the amendment to delete section d Masters honours degrees, the University awarded Masters degrees with honours. Following the amendment, the University may award Masters degrees “with distinction”. The criteria for such awards are available from the Academic Secretary.