Course Duration
Policy | All coursework programs in the Melbourne Model |
All courses have a normal duration expressed in terms of the number of years of full-time study required for completion. Some courses may also have a normal duration expressed in terms of years of part-time study required for completion. Students will normally be expected to comply with these estimates of course duration.
Actual course duration will vary depending on credit awarded for previous study (see policy on Advanced Standing for further details), enrolment in non-standard teaching periods (i.e. Summer and Winter programs), approved variations to course structure and the number of subjects successfully completed by a student each year.
The maximum course duration normally permitted will vary depending on the normal duration of the relevant course (See below for details). Maximum course duration includes any periods of leave of absence or approved study at other institutions for credit towards a Melbourne course (i.e. complementary course studies or international exchange/study abroad).
In exceptional cases, it may be possible to extend the maximum course duration by up to one year.
Students who fail to complete within the maximum course duration (including any approved extension of time) will be regarded as having made unsatisfactory progress in their course and their enrolment managed under the terms of the Unsatisfactory Progress Policy.
The University will identify and monitor students at risk of failing to complete their courses within the maximum course duration, providing them with advice and assistance to ensure completion if possible.