http://www.boredofstudies.org/community/showthread.php?t=53010
Has many helpful notes so check that out for in depth reading.
As a summary.
(can we get a sticky explaining how transfers work cos this is like the 5th topic which is about transferring)
Enrol into a degree at MQ, preferably one which is close to your intended degree and one which a) allows freedom to choose units ( B Arts or another general degree with few cores is a go) b) uses some of the core units from the intended course in the same course (very unlikely)
[ For terminology, Cores are subjects which are mandatory in completion set forth by the university. http://handbook.mq.edu.au/degrees.php?edition=2005&level=ug Go there and select the intended degree, and view the 'Program of Study.' That is basically your guide to what subjects you will NEED to do and other such requirements. Units = Subjects, Courses = Degrees ]
Now, once you have the appropriate information, you can now go find out about your intended degrees Transfer Criteria ( Found http://handbook.mq.edu.au/PDFs/2005/ug-general-student-info.pdf, page 10.)
Now you have that, what do the numbers etc mean?
CP = Credit Points. Think of these as the HSC delegations of 'units' ie, a base unit is 2unit English/Maths. It follows that thinking, but most first year are 3 CP. There is usually a 12 or 18 CP requirement on transfers.
GPA = Grade Point Average. Basically MQ uni measures your grades on a scale of 0-4
0 = F
1 = PC (pass conceded)
2 = Pass
3 = Credit
4 = Distinction
4 = High Distinction
You take the marks you get, for example if i was doing 4 units worth 3 CP each.
A (3cp - D) B (3cp - P) C (3p - Cr) D (3p - Cr) for semester one, i would calculate the GPA as:
cr points x grade point + ...... + cr points x grade point / total number of cr points.
so:
A [3cp x 4] + B [3cp x 2] + C [3cp x 3] + D [3cp x 3]/ [3 + 3 + 3 + 3 ]
(12 + 6 + 9 + 9)= 36
/(3 + 3 + 3 + 3)= 12
GPA = 3.0
Hope that cleared up a few more questions.
Im sure if it needs editing, the mods could perhaps fix it up ?
(ps. copy + pasted from other post)
Has many helpful notes so check that out for in depth reading.
As a summary.
(can we get a sticky explaining how transfers work cos this is like the 5th topic which is about transferring)
Enrol into a degree at MQ, preferably one which is close to your intended degree and one which a) allows freedom to choose units ( B Arts or another general degree with few cores is a go) b) uses some of the core units from the intended course in the same course (very unlikely)
[ For terminology, Cores are subjects which are mandatory in completion set forth by the university. http://handbook.mq.edu.au/degrees.php?edition=2005&level=ug Go there and select the intended degree, and view the 'Program of Study.' That is basically your guide to what subjects you will NEED to do and other such requirements. Units = Subjects, Courses = Degrees ]
Now, once you have the appropriate information, you can now go find out about your intended degrees Transfer Criteria ( Found http://handbook.mq.edu.au/PDFs/2005/ug-general-student-info.pdf, page 10.)
Now you have that, what do the numbers etc mean?
CP = Credit Points. Think of these as the HSC delegations of 'units' ie, a base unit is 2unit English/Maths. It follows that thinking, but most first year are 3 CP. There is usually a 12 or 18 CP requirement on transfers.
GPA = Grade Point Average. Basically MQ uni measures your grades on a scale of 0-4
0 = F
1 = PC (pass conceded)
2 = Pass
3 = Credit
4 = Distinction
4 = High Distinction
You take the marks you get, for example if i was doing 4 units worth 3 CP each.
A (3cp - D) B (3cp - P) C (3p - Cr) D (3p - Cr) for semester one, i would calculate the GPA as:
cr points x grade point + ...... + cr points x grade point / total number of cr points.
so:
A [3cp x 4] + B [3cp x 2] + C [3cp x 3] + D [3cp x 3]/ [3 + 3 + 3 + 3 ]
(12 + 6 + 9 + 9)= 36
/(3 + 3 + 3 + 3)= 12
GPA = 3.0
Hope that cleared up a few more questions.
Im sure if it needs editing, the mods could perhaps fix it up ?
(ps. copy + pasted from other post)
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