Appendix 10, ASCED - Higher Education Discipline Groups Correspondence Table

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Australian Standard Classification of Education (ASCED)
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2001
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Appendix 10

ASCED Field of EducationHigher Education Discipline Groups
01NATURAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES
010101Mathematics0501Mathematics, Statistics
010103Statistics0501Mathematics, Statistics
010199Mathematical Sciences, n.e.c.0599Other Mathematics, Computing
010301Physics0403Physical/Materials Sciences
010303Astronomy0499Other Sciences
010501Organic Chemistry0405Chemical Sciences
010503Inorganic Chemistry0403Physical/Materials Sciences
  0405Chemical Sciences
010599Chemical Sciences, n.e.c.0405Chemical Sciences
010701Atmospheric Sciences0402Earth Sciences
010703Geology0402Earth Sciences
010705Geophysics0402Earth Sciences
010707Geochemistry0402Earth Sciences
010709Soil Science1101Agriculture
010711Hydrology0702Civil, Structural
  1101Agriculture
010713Oceanography0402Earth Sciences
010799Earth Sciences, n.e.c.0202Geography
  0402Earth Sciences
010901Biochemistry and Cell Biology0401Biological Sciences
010903Botany0401Biological Sciences
  1101Agriculture
010905Ecology and Evolution0401Biological Sciences
010907Marine Science0402Earth Sciences
010909Genetics0401Biological Sciences
010911Microbiology0401Biological Sciences
010913Human Biology0401Biological Sciences
010915Zoology0401Biological Sciences
010999Biological Sciences, n.e.c.0202Geography
  0401Biological Sciences
019901Medical Science0806Medicine, Medical Science
019903Forensic Science0499Other Sciences
019905Food Science and Biotechnology0499Other Sciences
  1101Agriculture
019907Pharmacology0404Pharmacology
019909Laboratory Technology0499Other Sciences
019999Natural and Physical Sciences, n.e.c.0499Other Sciences
02INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
020101Formal Language Theory0503Computer Science
020103Programming0502Computer-based Information Science
020105Computational Theory0503Computer Science
020107Compiler Construction0503Computer Science
020109Algorithms0503Computer Science
020111Data Structures0502Computer-based Information Science
020113Networks and Communications0503Computer Science
020115Computer Graphics0502Computer-based Information Science
020117Operating Systems0503Computer Science
020119Artificial Intelligence0503Computer Science
020199Computer Science, n.e.c.0503Computer Science
020301Conceptual Modelling0503Computer Science
020303Database Management0502Computer-based Information Science
020305Systems Analysis and Design0503Computer Science
020307Decision Support Systems0503Computer Science
020399Information Systems, n.e.c.0502Computer-based Information Science
  0503Computer Science
029901Security Science0503Computer Science
029999Information Technology, n.e.c.0502Computer-based Information Science
  0503Computer Science
03ENGINEERING AND RELATED TECHNOLOGIES
030101Manufacturing Engineering0706Industrial, Processing
030103Printing0799Other Engineering, Processing
030105Textile Making0799Other Engineering, Processing
030107Garment Making0799Other Engineering, Processing
030109Footwear Making0No correspondence
030111Wood Machining and Turning0No correspondence
030113Cabinet Making0No correspondence
030115Furniture Upholstery and Renovation0No correspondence
030117Furniture Polishing0No correspondence
030199Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, n.e.c.0799Other Engineering, Processing
030301Chemical Engineering0701Chemical
030303Mining Engineering0705Mining
030305Materials Engineering0403Physical/Materials Sciences
  0705Mining
030307Food Processing Technology0799Other Engineering, Processing
030399Process and Resources Engineering, n.e.c.0799Other Engineering, Processing
030501Automotive Engineering0704Mechanical, Automotive, Aeronautical
030503Vehicle Mechanics0704Mechanical, Automotive, Aeronautical
030505Automotive Electrics and Electronics0704Mechanical, Automotive, Aeronautical
030507Automotive Vehicle Refinishing0704Mechanical, Automotive, Aeronautical
030509Automotive Body Construction0704Mechanical, Automotive, Aeronautical
030511Panel Beating0704Mechanical, Automotive, Aeronautical
030513Upholstery and Vehicle Trimming0704Mechanical, Automotive, Aeronautical
030515Automotive Vehicle Operations0No correspondence
030599Automotive Engineering and Technology, n.e.c.0No correspondence
030701Mechanical Engineering0704Mechanical, Automotive, Aeronautical
030703Industrial Engineering0706Industrial, Processing
030705Toolmaking0704Mechanical, Automotive, Aeronautical
030707Metal Fitting, Turning and Machining0704Mechanical, Automotive, Aeronautical
030709Sheetmetal Working0704Mechanical, Automotive, Aeronautical
030711Boilermaking and Welding0704Mechanical, Automotive, Aeronautical
030713Metal Casting and Patternmaking0701Chemical
  0706Industrial, Processing
030715Precision Metalworking0704Mechanical, Automotive, Aeronautical
030717Plant and Machine Operations0704Mechanical, Automotive, Aeronautical
030799Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and
Technology, n.e.c.
0704Mechanical, Automotive, Aeronautical
030901Construction Engineering0702Civil, Structural
030903Structural Engineering0702Civil, Structural
030905Building Services Engineering0702Civil, Structural
030907Water and Sanitary Engineering0702Civil, Structural
030909Transport Engineering0702Civil, Structural
030911Geotechnical Engineering0702Civil, Structural
030913Ocean Engineering0702Civil, Structural
030999Civil Engineering, n.e.c.0702Civil, Structural
031101Surveying1004Surveying
031103Mapping Science1004Surveying
031199Geomatic Engineering, n.e.c.1004Surveying
031301Electrical Engineering0703Electrical, Electronic, Computer, Communications
031303Electronic Engineering0703Electrical, Electronic, Computer, Communications
031305Computer Engineering0703Electrical, Electronic, Computer, Communications
031307Communications Technologies0703Electrical, Electronic, Computer, Communications
031309Communications Equipment Installation and
Maintenance
0703Electrical, Electronic, Computer, Communications
031311Powerline Installation and Maintenance0703Electrical, Electronic, Computer, Communications
031313Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics0703Electrical, Electronic, Computer, Communications
031315Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics0703Electrical, Electronic, Computer, Communications
031317Electronic Equipment Servicing0703Electrical, Electronic, Computer, Communications
031399Electrical and Electronic Engineering and
Technology, n.e.c.
0703Electrical, Electronic, Computer, Communications
031501Aerospace Engineering0704Mechanical, Automotive, Aeronautical
031503Aircraft Maintenance Engineering0704Mechanical, Automotive, Aeronautical
031505Aircraft Operation0704Mechanical, Automotive, Aeronautical
031507Air Traffic Control0704Mechanical, Automotive, Aeronautical
031599Aerospace Engineering and Technology, n.e.c.0704Mechanical, Automotive, Aeronautical
031701Maritime Engineering0799Other Engineering, Processing
031703Marine Construction0799Other Engineering, Processing
031705Marine Craft Operation0799Other Engineering, Processing
  1102Animal Husbandry
031799Maritime Engineering and Technology, n.e.c.0799Other Engineering, Processing
039901Environmental Engineering0702Civil, Structural
039903Biomedical Engineering0799Other Engineering, Processing
039905Fire Technology0799Other Engineering, Processing
039907Rail Operations0799Other Engineering, Processing
039909Cleaning0799Other Engineering, Processing
039999Engineering and Related Technologies, n.e.c.0704Mechanical, Automotive, Aeronautical
  0799Other Engineering, Processing
04ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING
040101Architecture1001Architecture
040103Urban Design and Regional Planning1002Environmental/Product Design
040105Landscape Architecture1002Environmental/Product Design
040107Interior and Environmental Design1002Environmental/Product Design
040199Architecture and Urban Environment, n.e.c.1099Other Built Environment
040301Building Science and Technology0702Civil, Structural
  1003Building, Construction
040303Building Construction Management1003Building, Construction
040305Building Surveying1003Building, Construction
040307Building Construction Economics1003Building, Construction
040309Bricklaying and Stonemasonry1003Building, Construction
040311Carpentry and Joinery1003Building, Construction
040313Ceiling, Wall and Floor Fixing1003Building, Construction
040315Roof Fixing1003Building, Construction
040317Plastering1003Building, Construction
040319Furnishing Installation1003Building, Construction
040321Floor Coverings1003Building, Construction
040323Glazing1003Building, Construction
040325Painting, Decorating and Sign Writing1003Building, Construction
040327Plumbing1003Building, Construction
040329Scaffolding and Rigging1003Building, Construction
040399Building, n.e.c.1099Other Built Environment
05AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENTAL AND RELATED STUDIES
050101Agricultural Science1101Agriculture
050103Wool Science1101Agriculture
050105Animal Husbandry1102Animal Husbandry
050199Agriculture, n.e.c.1101Agriculture
050301Horticulture1101Agriculture
050303Viticulture1101Agriculture
050501Forestry Studies1103Forestry, Parks, Wildlife
050701Aquaculture1102Animal Husbandry
050799Fisheries Studies, n.e.c.1102Animal Husbandry
050901Land, Parks and Wildlife Management1103Forestry, Parks, Wildlife
050999Environmental Studies, n.e.c.1199Other Agriculture, Renewable Resources
059901Pest and Weed Control1199Other Agriculture, Renewable Resources
059999Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies, n.e.c.1199Other Agriculture, Renewable Resources
06HEALTH
060101General Medicine0806Medicine, Medical Science
060103Surgery0806Medicine, Medical Science
060105Psychiatry0806Medicine, Medical Science
060107Obstetrics and Gynaecology0806Medicine, Medical Science
060109Paediatrics0806Medicine, Medical Science
060111Anaesthesiology0806Medicine, Medical Science
060113Pathology0806Medicine, Medical Science
060115Radiology0806Medicine, Medical Science
060117Internal Medicine0806Medicine, Medical Science
060119General Practice0806Medicine, Medical Science
060199Medical Studies, n.e.c.0806Medicine, Medical Science
060301General Nursing0803Nursing
060303Midwifery0803Nursing
060305Mental Health Nursing0803Nursing
060307Community Nursing0803Nursing
060309Critical Care Nursing0803Nursing
060311Aged Care Nursing0803Nursing
060313Palliative Care Nursing0803Nursing
060315Mothercraft Nursing and Family and Child Health Nursing0803Nursing
060399Nursing, n.e.c.0803Nursing
060501Pharmacy0404Pharmacology
060701Dentistry0807Dentistry, Dental Services
060703Dental Assisting0807Dentistry, Dental Services
060705Dental Technology0807Dentistry, Dental Services
060799Dental Studies, n.e.c.0807Dentistry, Dental Services
060901Optometry0808Optometry, Optical Technology
060903Optical Technology0808Optometry, Optical Technology
060999Optical Science, n.e.c.0808Optometry, Optical Technology
061101Veterinary Science1104Veterinary Science
061103Veterinary Assisting1104Veterinary Science
061199Veterinary Studies, n.e.c.1104Veterinary Science
061301Occupational Health and Safety0805Environmental Health
061303Environmental Health0805Environmental Health
061305Indigenous Health0809Community/Family/Personal Health Care
061307Health Promotion0809Community/Family/Personal Health Care
061309Community Health0809Community/Family/Personal Health Care
061311Epidemiology0805Environmental Health
061399Public Health, n.e.c.0805Environmental Health
061501Radiography0801Medical Technology
061701Physiotherapy0802Therapies, Therapeutic Technology
061703Occupational Therapy0802Therapies, Therapeutic Technology
061705Chiropractic and Osteopathy0802Therapies, Therapeutic Technology
061707Speech Pathology0802Therapies, Therapeutic Technology
061709Audiology0802Therapies, Therapeutic Technology
061711Massage Therapy0802Therapies, Therapeutic Technology
061713Podiatry0802Therapies, Therapeutic Technology
061799Rehabilitation Therapies, n.e.c.0802Therapies, Therapeutic Technology
061901Naturopathy0899Other Health Sciences
061903Acupuncture0899Other Health Sciences
061905Traditional Chinese Medicine0899Other Health Sciences
061999Complementary Therapies, n.e.c.0899Other Health Sciences
069901Nutrition and Dietetics0804Nutrition, Dietetics
069903Human Movement0205Sport, Recreation
069905Paramedical Studies0899Other Health Sciences
069907First Aid0899Other Health Sciences
069999Health, n.e.c.0899Other Health Sciences
07EDUCATION
070101Teacher Education: Early Childhood0301Education Studies
  0302Teaching Practice
070103Teacher Education: Primary0301Education Studies
  0302Teaching Practice
070105Teacher Education: Secondary0301Education Studies
  0302Teaching Practice
070107Teacher-Librarianship0301Education Studies
  0302Teaching Practice
070109Teacher Education: Vocational Education and0301Education Studies
 Training0302Teaching Practice
070111Teacher Education: Higher Education0301Education Studies
  0302Teaching Practice
070113Teacher Education: Special Education0301Education Studies
  0302Teaching Practice
070115English as a Second Language Teaching0301Education Studies
  0302Teaching Practice
070117Nursing Education Teacher Training0301Education Studies
  0302Teaching Practice
070199Teacher Education, n.e.c.0301Education Studies
  0302Teaching Practice
  0601Art
070301Curriculum Studies0301Education Studies
070303Education Studies0301Education Studies
079999Education, n.e.c.0301Education Studies
08MANAGEMENT AND COMMERCE
080101Accounting0902Accounting
080301Business Management0903Commerce, Sales, Services
080303Human Resource Management0904Management, Administration
080305Personal Management Training0No correspondence
080307Organisation Management0904Management, Administration
080309Industrial Relations0904Management, Administration
080311International Business0903Commerce, Sales, Services
080313Public and Health Care Administration0301Education Studies
  0904Management, Administration
080315Project Management0904Management, Administration
080317Quality Management0904Management, Administration
080319Hospitality Management0904Management, Administration
080321Farm Management and Agribusiness0904Management, Administration
080323Tourism Management0904Management, Administration
080399Business and Management, n.e.c.0903Commerce, Sales, Services
  0904Management, Administration
  0999Other Administration, Business and Economics
080501Sales0903Commerce, Sales, Services
080503Real Estate0903Commerce, Sales, Services
080505Marketing0903Commerce, Sales, Services
080507Advertising0903Commerce, Sales, Services
080509Public Relations0903Commerce, Sales, Services
080599Sales and Marketing, n.e.c.0903Commerce, Sales, Services
  0999Other Administration, Business and Economics
080701Tourism0903Commerce, Sales, Services
080901Secretarial and Clerical Studies0905Secretarial Studies
080903Keyboard Skills0905Secretarial Studies
080905Practical Computing Skills0905Secretarial Studies
080999Office Studies, n.e.c.0905Secretarial Studies
081101Banking and Finance0903Commerce, Sales, Services
081103Insurance and Actuarial Studies0501Mathematics, Statistics
  0903Commerce, Sales, Services
081105Investment and Securities0903Commerce, Sales, Services
081199Banking, Finance and Related Fields, n.e.c.0903Commerce, Sales, Services
  0999Other Administration, Business and Economics
89901Purchasing, Warehousing and Distribution0903Commerce, Sales, Services
89903Valuation0903Commerce, Sales, Services
89999Management and Commerce, n.e.c.0903Commerce, Sales, Services
  0904Management, Administration
09SOCIETY AND CULTURE
090101Political Science0206Political Science, Government
090103Policy Studies0206Political Science, Government
090301Sociology0207Sociology
090303Anthropology0207Sociology
090305History0102History
  0301Education Studies
  0601Art
090307Archaeology0102History
090309Human Geography0202Geography
090311Indigenous Studies0104Ethnic/Area Studies
090313Gender Specific Studies0299Other Social Studies
090399Studies in Human Society, n.e.c.0104Ethnic/Area Studies
  0299Other Social Studies
090501Social Work0204Welfare, Counselling
090503Children’s Services0809Community/Family/Personal Health Care
090505Youth Work0204Welfare, Counselling
090507Care for the Aged0809Community/Family/Personal Health Care
090509Care for the Disabled0809Community/Family/Personal Health Care
090511Residential Client Care0809Community/Family/Personal Health Care
090513Counselling0204Welfare, Counselling
  0301Education Studies
  0809Community/Family/Personal Health Care
090515Welfare Studies0204Welfare, Counselling
090599Human Welfare Studies and Services, n.e.c.0204Welfare, Counselling
090701Psychology0201Behavioural Sciences
  0301Education Studies
090799Behavioural Science, n.e.c.0201Behavioural Sciences
090901Business and Commercial Law0906Law
090903Constitutional Law0906Law
090905Criminal Law0906Law
090907Family Law0906Law
090909International Law0906Law
090911Taxation Law0906Law
090913Legal Practice0906Law
090999Law, n.e.c.0906Law
091101Justice Administration0907Justice and Legal Studies
091103Legal Studies0907Justice and Legal Studies
091105Police Studies0907Justice and Legal Studies
091199Justice and Law Enforcement, n.e.c.0907Justice and Legal Studies
091301Librarianship and Information Management0203Library/Archival Studies
  0904Management, Administration
091303Curatorial Studies0601Art
091501English Language0101English
091503Northern European Languages0105Languages other than English
091505Southern European Languages0105Languages other than English
091507Eastern European Languages0105Languages other than English
091509Southwest Asian and North African Languages0105Languages other than English
091511Southern Asian Languages0105Languages other than English
091513Southeast Asian Languages0105Languages other than English
091515Eastern Asian Languages0105Languages other than English
091517Australian Indigenous Languages0105Languages other than English
091519Translating and Interpreting0105Languages other than English
091521Linguistics0199Other Humanities
091523Literature0101English
  0199Other Humanities
091599Language and Literature, n.e.c.0105Languages other than English
091701Philosophy0103Philosophy
091703Religious Studies0107Religious Studies
091901Economics0901Economics
091903Econometrics0901Economics
092101Sport and Recreation Activities0205Sport, Recreation
092103Sports Coaching, Officiating and Instruction0205Sport, Recreation
092199Sport and Recreation, n.e.c.0205Sport, Recreation
099901Family and Consumer Studies0299Other Social Studies
099903Criminology0201Behavioural Sciences
  0907Justice and Legal Studies
099905Security Services0No correspondence
099999Society and Culture, n.e.c.0299Other Social Studies
10CREATIVE ARTS
100101Music0605Music
100103Drama and Theatre Studies0604Performing Arts
100105Dance0604Performing Arts
100199Performing Arts, n.e.c.0604Performing Arts
100301Fine Arts0601Art
100303Photography0601Art
100305Crafts0601Art
  0603Craft, Ornaments
100307Jewellery Making0603Craft, Ornaments
100309Floristry0603Craft, Ornaments
100399Visual Arts and Crafts, n.e.c.0601Art
100501Graphic Arts and Design Studies0602Graphic Arts/Fashion Design
  1002Environmental/Product Design
100503Textile Design0603Craft, Ornaments
100505Fashion Design0602Graphic Arts/Fashion Design
100599Graphic and Design Studies, n.e.c.0602Graphic Arts/Fashion Design
100701Audio Visual Studies0106Communication Studies
  0601Art
100703Journalism0106Communication Studies
100705Written Communication0101English
  0106Communication Studies
100707Verbal Communication0101English
  0106Communication Studies
100799Communication and Media Studies, n.e.c.0106Communication Studies
109999Creative Arts, n.e.c.0699Other Visual/Performing Arts
11FOOD, HOSPITALITY AND PERSONAL SERVICES
110101Hospitality0903Commerce, Sales, Services
110103Food and Beverage Service0No correspondence
110105Butchery0No correspondence
110107Baking and Pastrymaking0No correspondence
110109Cookery0No correspondence
110111Food Hygiene0No correspondence
110199Food and Hospitality, n.e.c.0No correspondence
110301Beauty Therapy0No correspondence
110303Hairdressing0No correspondence
110399Personal Services, n.e.c.0No correspondence
12MIXED FIELD PROGRAMMES
120101General Primary and Secondary Education
Programmes
0No correspondence
120103Literacy and Numeracy Programmes0No correspondence
120105Learning Skills Programmes0No correspondence
120199General Education Programmes, n.e.c.0No correspondence
120301Social and Interpersonal Skills Programmes0No correspondence
120303Survival Skills Programmes0No correspondence
120305Parental Education Programmes0No correspondence
120399Social Skills Programmes, n.e.c.0No correspondence
120501Career Development Programmes0No correspondence
120503Job Search Skills Programmes0No correspondence
120505Work Practices Programmes0No correspondence
120599Employment Skills Programmes, n.e.c.0No correspondence
129999Mixed Field Programmes, n.e.c.0No correspondence
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