• Accreditation 9 March 2021

    Provider: Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd

    Course: Diploma of Photography

    Course accreditation

    Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd

    On 9 March 2021, a delegate of TEQSA accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following courses offered by Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 9 March 2028:

    • Diploma of Photography
    • Bachelor of Photography.

    Main reasons for the decision

    TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd for accreditation meet the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

    Decision
    Decision Type
    Accreditation
    Decision ID
    ID2856

  • Accreditation 9 March 2021

    Provider: Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd

    Course: Bachelor of Photography

    Course accreditation

    Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd

    On 9 March 2021, a delegate of TEQSA accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following courses offered by Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 9 March 2028:

    • Diploma of Photography
    • Bachelor of Photography.

    Main reasons for the decision

    TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd for accreditation meet the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

    Decision
    Decision Type
    Accreditation
    Decision ID
    ID2857

  • Registration 24 February 2021

    Provider: National Academy of Professional Studies Pty Ltd

    Registration

    Report on registration of National Academy of Professional Studies Pty Ltd

    On 24 February 2021, TEQSA:

    • granted, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application by National Academy of Professional Studies Pty Ltd for registration in the category of Higher Education Provider, for a period of five years until 24 February 2026.
    • accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the applications by National Academy of Professional Studies Pty Ltd for accreditation of the following courses for a period of five years until 24 February 2026:
      • Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
      • Bachelor of Business (Islamic Business).

    Main reasons for the decision

    TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that National Academy of Professional Studies Pty Ltd meets the Provider Registration Standards and Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

    Decision
    Decision Type
    Registration
    Decision ID
    ID2858

  • Accreditation 24 February 2021

    Provider: National Academy of Professional Studies Pty Ltd

    Course: Bachelor of Business (Accounting)

    Registration

    Report on registration of National Academy of Professional Studies Pty Ltd

    On 24 February 2021, TEQSA:

    • granted, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application by National Academy of Professional Studies Pty Ltd for registration in the category of Higher Education Provider, for a period of five years until 24 February 2026.
    • accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the applications by National Academy of Professional Studies Pty Ltd for accreditation of the following courses for a period of five years until 24 February 2026:
      • Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
      • Bachelor of Business (Islamic Business).

    Main reasons for the decision

    TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that National Academy of Professional Studies Pty Ltd meets the Provider Registration Standards and Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

    Decision
    Decision Type
    Accreditation
    Decision ID
    ID2859

  • Extension of accreditation 18 August 2020

    Provider: Melbourne Polytechnic (formerly Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)

    Course: Associate Degree of Music

    Extension of accreditation period

    Report on extension of accreditation of 13 higher education courses of study offered by Melbourne Polytechnic

    On 18 August 2020, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following courses offered by Melbourne Polytechnic:

    • Associate Degree of Illustration from 29 November 2020 to 29 November 2023
    • Associate Degree of Writing and Publishing from 29 November 2020 to 29 November 2023
    • Bachelor of Illustration from 29 November 2020 to 29 November 2023
    • Bachelor of Writing and Publishing from 29 November 2020 to 29 November 2023
    • Graduate Certificate of Creative Industries from 5 February 2021 to 5 February 2024
    • Graduate Diploma in Creative Industries from 5 February 2021 to 5 February 2024
    • Master of Creative Industries from 5 February 2021 to 5 February 2024
    • Master of Professional and Practicing Accounting from 28 February 2021 to 28 February 2024
    • Graduate Diploma of Professional and Practicing Accounting from 28 February 2021 to 28 February 2024
    • Associate Degree of Hospitality Management from 12 December 2021 to 12 December 2024
    • Bachelor of Hospitality Management from 12 December 2021 to 12 December 2024
    • Associate Degree of Music from 23 December 2022 to 23 December 2025
    • Bachelor of Music from 23 December 2022 to 23 December 2025

    Main reasons for the decision

    TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce the administrative burden of regulation for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is consistent with the principles set out in TEQSA's policy on extensions to the period of provider registration or course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.

    Decision
    Decision Type
    Accreditation
    Decision ID
    ID2508

  • Extension of accreditation 18 August 2020

    Provider: Melbourne Polytechnic (formerly Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)

    Course: Associate Degree of Writing and Publishing

    Extension of accreditation period

    Report on extension of accreditation of 13 higher education courses of study offered by Melbourne Polytechnic

    On 18 August 2020, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following courses offered by Melbourne Polytechnic:

    • Associate Degree of Illustration from 29 November 2020 to 29 November 2023
    • Associate Degree of Writing and Publishing from 29 November 2020 to 29 November 2023
    • Bachelor of Illustration from 29 November 2020 to 29 November 2023
    • Bachelor of Writing and Publishing from 29 November 2020 to 29 November 2023
    • Graduate Certificate of Creative Industries from 5 February 2021 to 5 February 2024
    • Graduate Diploma in Creative Industries from 5 February 2021 to 5 February 2024
    • Master of Creative Industries from 5 February 2021 to 5 February 2024
    • Master of Professional and Practicing Accounting from 28 February 2021 to 28 February 2024
    • Graduate Diploma of Professional and Practicing Accounting from 28 February 2021 to 28 February 2024
    • Associate Degree of Hospitality Management from 12 December 2021 to 12 December 2024
    • Bachelor of Hospitality Management from 12 December 2021 to 12 December 2024
    • Associate Degree of Music from 23 December 2022 to 23 December 2025
    • Bachelor of Music from 23 December 2022 to 23 December 2025

    Main reasons for the decision

    TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce the administrative burden of regulation for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is consistent with the principles set out in TEQSA's policy on extensions to the period of provider registration or course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.

    Decision
    Decision Type
    Accreditation
    Decision ID
    ID2509

  • Extension of accreditation 18 August 2020

    Provider: Melbourne Polytechnic (formerly Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)

    Course: Bachelor of Hospitality Management

    Extension of accreditation period

    Report on extension of accreditation of 13 higher education courses of study offered by Melbourne Polytechnic

    On 18 August 2020, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following courses offered by Melbourne Polytechnic:

    • Associate Degree of Illustration from 29 November 2020 to 29 November 2023
    • Associate Degree of Writing and Publishing from 29 November 2020 to 29 November 2023
    • Bachelor of Illustration from 29 November 2020 to 29 November 2023
    • Bachelor of Writing and Publishing from 29 November 2020 to 29 November 2023
    • Graduate Certificate of Creative Industries from 5 February 2021 to 5 February 2024
    • Graduate Diploma in Creative Industries from 5 February 2021 to 5 February 2024
    • Master of Creative Industries from 5 February 2021 to 5 February 2024
    • Master of Professional and Practicing Accounting from 28 February 2021 to 28 February 2024
    • Graduate Diploma of Professional and Practicing Accounting from 28 February 2021 to 28 February 2024
    • Associate Degree of Hospitality Management from 12 December 2021 to 12 December 2024
    • Bachelor of Hospitality Management from 12 December 2021 to 12 December 2024
    • Associate Degree of Music from 23 December 2022 to 23 December 2025
    • Bachelor of Music from 23 December 2022 to 23 December 2025

    Main reasons for the decision

    TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce the administrative burden of regulation for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is consistent with the principles set out in TEQSA's policy on extensions to the period of provider registration or course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.

    Decision
    Decision Type
    Accreditation
    Decision ID
    ID2510

  • Extension of accreditation 18 August 2020

    Provider: Melbourne Polytechnic (formerly Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)

    Course: Bachelor of Illustration

    Extension of accreditation period

    Report on extension of accreditation of 13 higher education courses of study offered by Melbourne Polytechnic

    On 18 August 2020, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following courses offered by Melbourne Polytechnic:

    • Associate Degree of Illustration from 29 November 2020 to 29 November 2023
    • Associate Degree of Writing and Publishing from 29 November 2020 to 29 November 2023
    • Bachelor of Illustration from 29 November 2020 to 29 November 2023
    • Bachelor of Writing and Publishing from 29 November 2020 to 29 November 2023
    • Graduate Certificate of Creative Industries from 5 February 2021 to 5 February 2024
    • Graduate Diploma in Creative Industries from 5 February 2021 to 5 February 2024
    • Master of Creative Industries from 5 February 2021 to 5 February 2024
    • Master of Professional and Practicing Accounting from 28 February 2021 to 28 February 2024
    • Graduate Diploma of Professional and Practicing Accounting from 28 February 2021 to 28 February 2024
    • Associate Degree of Hospitality Management from 12 December 2021 to 12 December 2024
    • Bachelor of Hospitality Management from 12 December 2021 to 12 December 2024
    • Associate Degree of Music from 23 December 2022 to 23 December 2025
    • Bachelor of Music from 23 December 2022 to 23 December 2025

    Main reasons for the decision

    TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce the administrative burden of regulation for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is consistent with the principles set out in TEQSA's policy on extensions to the period of provider registration or course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.

    Decision
    Decision Type
    Accreditation
    Decision ID
    ID2511

  • Extension of accreditation 18 August 2020

    Provider: Melbourne Polytechnic (formerly Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)

    Course: Bachelor of Music

    Extension of accreditation period

    Report on extension of accreditation of 13 higher education courses of study offered by Melbourne Polytechnic

    On 18 August 2020, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following courses offered by Melbourne Polytechnic:

    • Associate Degree of Illustration from 29 November 2020 to 29 November 2023
    • Associate Degree of Writing and Publishing from 29 November 2020 to 29 November 2023
    • Bachelor of Illustration from 29 November 2020 to 29 November 2023
    • Bachelor of Writing and Publishing from 29 November 2020 to 29 November 2023
    • Graduate Certificate of Creative Industries from 5 February 2021 to 5 February 2024
    • Graduate Diploma in Creative Industries from 5 February 2021 to 5 February 2024
    • Master of Creative Industries from 5 February 2021 to 5 February 2024
    • Master of Professional and Practicing Accounting from 28 February 2021 to 28 February 2024
    • Graduate Diploma of Professional and Practicing Accounting from 28 February 2021 to 28 February 2024
    • Associate Degree of Hospitality Management from 12 December 2021 to 12 December 2024
    • Bachelor of Hospitality Management from 12 December 2021 to 12 December 2024
    • Associate Degree of Music from 23 December 2022 to 23 December 2025
    • Bachelor of Music from 23 December 2022 to 23 December 2025

    Main reasons for the decision

    TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce the administrative burden of regulation for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is consistent with the principles set out in TEQSA's policy on extensions to the period of provider registration or course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.

    Decision
    Decision Type
    Accreditation
    Decision ID
    ID2512