Appendix 11, Higher Education Discipline Groups - ASCED Correspondence Table

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Australian Standard Classification of Education (ASCED)
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2001
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Appendix 11

Higher Education Discipline GroupsASCED Filed of Education
01HUMANITIES
0101English091501English Language
  091523Literature
  100705Written Communication
  100707Verbal Communication
0102History090305History
  090307Archaeology
0103Philosophy091701Philosophy
0104Ethnic/Area Studies090311Indigenous Studies
  090399Studies in Human Society, n.e.c.
0105Languages other than English091503Northern European Languages
  091505Southern European Languages
  091507Eastern European Languages
  091509Southwest Asian and North African Languages
  091511Southern Asian Languages
  091513Southeast Asian Languages
  091515Eastern Asian Languages
  091517Australian Indigenous Languages
  091519Translating and Interpreting
  091599Language and Literature, n.e.c.
0106Communication Studies100701Audio Visual Studies
  100703Journalism
  100705Written Communication
  100707Verbal Communication
  100799Communication and Media Studies, n.e.c.
0107Religious Studies091703Religious Studies
0199Other Humanities091521Linguistics
  091523Literature
02SOCIAL STUDIES
0201Behavioural Sciences090701Psychology
  090799Behavioural Science, n.e.c.
  099903Criminology
0202Geography010799Earth Sciences, n.e.c.
  010999Biological Sciences, n.e.c.
  090309Human Geography
0203Library/Archival Studies091301Librarianship and Information Management
0204Welfare, Counselling090501Social Work
  090505Youth Work
  090513Counselling
  090515Welfare Studies
  090599Human Welfare Studies and Services, n.e.c.
0205Sport, Recreation069903Human Movement
  092101Sport and Recreation Activities
  092103Sports Coaching, Officiating and Instruction
  092199Sport and Recreation, n.e.c.
0206Political Science, Government090101Political Science
  090103Policy Studies
0207Sociology090301Sociology
  090303Anthropology
0299Other Social Studies090313Gender Specific Studies
  090399Studies in Human Society, n.e.c.
  099901Family and Consumer Studies
  099999Society and Culture, n.e.c.
03EDUCATION
0301Education Studies070101Teacher Education: Early Childhood
  070103Teacher Education: Primary
  070105Teacher Education: Secondary
  070107Teacher-Librarianship
  070109Teacher Education: Vocational Education and Training
  070111Teacher Education: Higher Education
  070113Teacher Education: Special Education
  070115English as a Second Language Teaching
  070117Nursing Education Teacher Training
  070199Teacher Education, n.e.c.
  070301Curriculum Studies
  070303Education Studies
  079999Education, n.e.c.
  080313Public and Health Care Administration
  090305History
  090513Counselling
  090701Psychology
0302Teaching Practice070101Teacher Education: Early Childhood
  070103Teacher Education: Primary
  070105Teacher Education: Secondary
  070107Teacher-Librarianship
  070109Teacher Education: Vocational Education and Training
  070111Teacher Education: Higher Education
  070113Teacher Education: Special Education
  070115English as a Second Language Teaching
  070117Nursing Education Teacher Training
  070199Teacher Education, n.e.c.
04SCIENCES
0401Biological Sciences010901Biochemistry and Cell Biology
  010903Botany
  010905Ecology and Evolution
  010909Genetics
  010911Microbiology
  010913Human Biology
  010915Zoology
  010999Biological Sciences, n.e.c.
0402Earth Sciences010701Atmospheric Sciences
  010703Geology
  010705Geophysics
  010707Geochemistry
  010713Oceanography
  010799Earth Sciences, n.e.c.
  010907Marine Science
0403Physical/Materials Sciences010301Physics
  010503Inorganic Chemistry
  030305Materials Engineering
0404Pharmacology019907Pharmacology
  060501Pharmacy
0405Chemical Sciences010501Organic Chemistry
  010503Inorganic Chemistry
  010599Chemical Sciences, n.e.c.
0499Other Sciences010303Astronomy
  019903Forensic Science
  019905Food Science and Biotechnology
  019909Laboratory Technology
  019999Natural and Physical Sciences, n.e.c.
05MATHEMATICS, COMPUTING
0501Mathematics, Statistics010101Mathematics
  010103Statistics
  081103Insurance and Actuarial Studies
0502Computer-based Information Science020103Programming
  020111Data Structures
  020115Computer Graphics
  020303Database Management
  020399Information Systems, n.e.c.
  029999Information Technology, n.e.c.
0503Computer Science020101Formal Language Theory
  020105Computational Theory
  020107Compiler Construction
  020109Algorithms
  020113Networks and Communications
  020117Operating Systems
  020119Artificial Intelligence
  020199Computer Science, n.e.c.
  020301Conceptual Modelling
  020305Systems Analysis and Design
  020307Decision Support Systems
  020399Information Systems, n.e.c.
  029901Security Science
  029999Information Technology, n.e.c.
0599Other Mathematics, Computing010199Mathematical Sciences, n.e.c.
06VISUAL/PERFORMING ARTS
0601Art070199Teacher Education, n.e.c.
  090305History
  091303Curatorial Studies
  100301Fine Arts
  100303Photography
  100305Crafts
  100399Visual Arts and Crafts, n.e.c.
  100701Audio Visual Studies
0602Graphic Arts/Fashion Design100501Graphic Arts and Design Studies
  100505Fashion Design
  100599Graphic and Design Studies, n.e.c.
0603Craft, Ornaments100305Crafts
  100307Jewellery Making
  100309Floristry
  100503Textile Design
0604Performing Arts100103Drama and Theatre Studies
  100105Dance
  100199Performing Arts, n.e.c.
0605Music100101Music
0699Other Visual/Performing Arts109999Creative Arts, n.e.c.
07ENGINEERING, PROCESSING
0701Chemical030301Chemical Engineering
  030713Metal Casting and Patternmaking
0702Civil, Structural010711Hydrology
  030901Construction Engineering
  030903Structural Engineering
  030905Building Services Engineering
  030907Water and Sanitary Engineering
  030909Transport Engineering
  030911Geotechnical Engineering
  030913Ocean Engineering
  030999Civil Engineering, n.e.c.
  039901Environmental Engineering
  040301Building Science and Technology
0703Electrical, Electronic, Computer, Communications031301Electrical Engineering
  031303Electronic Engineering
  031305Computer Engineering
  031307Communications Technologies
  031309Communications Equipment Installation and Maintenance
  031311Powerline Installation and Maintenance
  031313Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
  031315Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics
  031317Electronic Equipment Servicing
  031399Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology, n.e.c.
0704Mechanical, Automotive, Aeronautical030501Automotive Engineering
  030503Vehicle Mechanics
  030505Automotive Electrics and Electronics
  030507Automotive Vehicle Refinishing
  030509Automotive Body Construction
  030511Panel Beating
  030513Upholstery and Vehicle Trimming
  030701Mechanical Engineering
  030705Toolmaking
  030707Metal Fitting, Turning and Machining
  030709Sheetmetal Working
  030711Boilermaking and Welding
  030715Precision Metalworking
  030717Plant and Machine Operations
  030799Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and Technology, n.e.c.
  031501Aerospace Engineering
  031503Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
  031505Aircraft Operation
  031507Air Traffic Control
  031599Aerospace Engineering and Technology, n.e.c.
  039999Engineering and Related Technologies, n.e.c.
0705Mining030303Mining Engineering
  030305Materials Engineering
0706Industrial, Processing030101Manufacturing Engineering
  030703Industrial Engineering
  030713Metal Casting and Patternmaking
0789General Engineering0No correspondence
0799Other Engineering, Processing030103Printing
  030105Textile Making
  030107Garment Making
  030199Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, n.e.c.
  030307Food Processing Technology
  030399Process and Resources Engineering, n.e.c.
  031701Maritime Engineering
  031703Marine Construction
  031705Marine Craft Operation
  031799Maritime Engineering and Technology, n.e.c.
  039903Biomedical Engineering
  039905Fire Technology
  039907Rail Operations
  039909Cleaning
  039999Engineering and Related Technologies, n.e.c.
08HEALTH SCIENCES
0801Medical Technology061501Radiography
0802Therapies, Therapeutic Technology061701Physiotherapy
  061703Occupational Therapy
  061705Chiropractic and Osteopathy
  061707Speech Pathology
  061709Audiology
  061711Massage Therapy
  061713Podiatry
  061799Rehabilitation Therapies, n.e.c.
0803Nursing060301General Nursing
  060303Midwifery
  060305Mental Health Nursing
  060307Community Nursing
  060309Critical Care Nursing
  060311Aged Care Nursing
  060313Palliative Care Nursing
  060315Mothercraft Nursing and Family and Child Health Nursing
  060399Nursing, n.e.c.
0804Nutrition, Dietetics069901Nutrition and Dietetics
0805Environmental Health061301Occupational Health and Safety
  061303Environmental Health
  061311Epidemiology
  061399Public Health, n.e.c.
0806Medicine, Medical Science019901Medical Science
  060101General Medicine
  060103Surgery
  060105Psychiatry
  060107Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  060109Paediatrics
  060111Anaesthesiology
  060113Pathology
  060115Radiology
  060117Internal Medicine
  060119General Practice
  060199Medical Studies, n.e.c.
0807Dentistry, Dental Services060701Dentistry
  060703Dental Assisting
  060705Dental Technology
  060799Dental Studies, n.e.c.
0808Optometry, Optical Technology060901Optometry
  060903Optical Technology
  060999Optical Science, n.e.c.
0809Community/Family/Personal Health Care061305Indigenous Health
  061307Health Promotion
  061309Community Health
  090503Children’s Services
  090507Care for the Aged
  090509Care for the Disabled
  090511Residential Client Care
  090513Counselling
0899Other Health Sciences061901Naturopathy
  061903Acupuncture
  061905Traditional Chinese Medicine
  061999Complementary Therapies, n.e.c.
  069905Paramedical Studies
  069907First Aid
  069999Health, n.e.c.
09ADMINISTRATION, BUSINESS, ECONOMICS, LAW
0901Economics091901Economics
  091903Econometrics
0902Accounting080101Accounting
0903Commerce, Sales, Services080301Business Management
  080311International Business
  080399Business and Management, n.e.c.
  080501Sales
  080503Real Estate
  080505Marketing
  080507Advertising
  080509Public Relations
  080599Sales and Marketing, n.e.c.
  080701Tourism
  081101Banking and Finance
  081103Insurance and Actuarial Studies
  081105Investment and Securities
  081199Banking, Finance and Related Fields, n.e.c.
  089901Purchasing, Warehousing and Distribution
  089903Valuation
  089999Management and Commerce, n.e.c.
  110101Hospitality
0904Management, Administration080303Human Resource Management
  080307Organisation Management
  080309Industrial Relations
  080313Public and Health Care Administration
  080315Project Management
  080317Quality Management
  080319Hospitality Management
  080321Farm Management and Agribusiness
  080323Tourism Management
  080399Business and Management, n.e.c.
  089999Management and Commerce, n.e.c.
  091301Librarianship and Information Management
0905Secretarial Studies080901Secretarial and Clerical Studies
  080903Keyboard Skills
  080905Practical Computing Skills
  080999Office Studies, n.e.c.
0906Law090901Business and Commercial Law
  090903Constitutional Law
  090905Criminal Law
  090907Family Law
  090909International Law
  090911Taxation Law
  090913Legal Practice
  090999Law, n.e.c.
0907Justice and Legal Studies091101Justice Administration
  091103Legal Studies
  091105Police Studies
  091199Justice and Law Enforcement, n.e.c.
  099903Criminology
0999Other Administration, Business and Economics080399Business and Management, n.e.c.
  080599Sales and Marketing, n.e.c.
  081199Banking, Finance and Related Fields, n.e.c.
10BUILT ENVIRONMENT
1001Architecture040101Architecture
1002Environmental/Product Design040103Urban Design and Regional Planning
  040105Landscape Architecture
  040107Interior and Environmental Design
  100501Graphic Arts and Design Studies
1003Building, Construction040301Building Science and Technology
  040303Building Construction Management
  040305Building Surveying
  040307Building Construction Economics
  040309Bricklaying and Stonemasonry
  040311Carpentry and Joinery
  040313Ceiling, Wall and Floor Fixing
  040315Roof Fixing
  040317Plastering
  040319Furnishing Installation
  040321Floor Coverings
  040323Glazing
  040325Painting, Decorating and Sign Writing
  040327Plumbing
  040329Scaffolding and Rigging
1004Surveying031101Surveying
  031103Mapping Science
  031199Geomatic Engineering, n.e.c.
1099Other Built Environment040199Architecture and Urban Environment, n.e.c.
  040399Building, n.e.c.
11AGRICULTURE, RENEWABLE RESOURCES
1101Agriculture010709Soil Science
  010711Hydrology
  010903Botany
  019905Food Science and Biotechnology
  050101Agricultural Science
  050103Wool Science
  050199Agriculture, n.e.c.
  050301Horticulture
  050303Viticulture
1102Animal Husbandry031705Marine Craft Operation
  050105Animal Husbandry
  050701Aquaculture
  050799Fisheries Studies, n.e.c.
1103Forestry, Parks, Wildlife050501Forestry Studies
  050901Land, Parks and Wildlife Management
1104Veterinary Science061101Veterinary Science
  061103Veterinary Assisting
  061199Veterinary Studies, n.e.c.
1199Other Agriculture, Renewable Resources050999Environmental Studies, n.e.c.
  059901Pest and Weed Control
  059999Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies, n.e.c.
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