A grouping system for courses and programs at RMIT according to their similar characteristics based mainly on their level, but also other identifiers. Careers at RMIT are: Undergraduate; Postgraduate; TAFE; Research; Preparatory; Non-award; and Continuing Education.

An organisational component of an Academic Portfolio such as a School which is responsible, for a particular program or course or group of programs or courses.

Commonwealth Government living allowance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in an approved course.

Aboriginal Study Assistance Scheme

The senior academic body of the University responsible for recommending new programs, regulations to Council and approving academic policy and procedures. Previously this body was known as the Academic Board and Board of Technical Studies. Meetings of the Board are held monthly.

The period into which academic study is assigned and which does not necessarily correspond exactly to a calendar year.

The formal approval of Higher Education award programs.

A program of study, approved and accredited by RMIT Council, leading to an award of RMIT. TAFE programs are accredited/endorsed by the Victorian Qualifications Authority or the National Training Quality Council.

A student undertaking an RMIT program may have prior achievements recognised by being granted advanced standing. This is done by granting credit points in the program in which he/she is enrolled. This may also be called Recognition of Prior Learning.

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