Units of Study
A unit of study is the class (subject) in which students enrol. The credit point value of each units of study was standardised to 6 credit points in 2006.
Most Study Abroad and Exchange students select 1000 - 3000 level units in areas that they have already studied at their home institution.
- 1000 level units of study are introductory or Lower Division units (equivalent to USA Freshman or Sophomore level)
- 2000 level units are Intermediate level units (equivalent to USA Junior level)
- 3000 level units are Senior level units (equivalent to USA Senior level)
Units with limits on enrolment numbers
For most units of study, student numbers are not limited, however some highly sought after units in the following areas do have enrolment restrictions.
- Architecture
- Art Workshops
- Internships
- Media and Communications
- Music
Units that are not open to Study Abroad and Exchange students
Units in the following areas of study are NOT open to Study Abroad or Exchange students:
- Dentistry
- Medicine