There are normally two main intakes per year for postgraduate coursework study:
- Autumn Semester commences in late February/early March
- Spring Semester commences in late July/early August
Postgraduate coursework application information:
- How to apply
- Closing dates
- Courses open for application
- Additional application requirements for applicants through UAC
- Submitting additional documents to UTS
- Entry requirements
- What to do next
- Application forms
How to apply
There are two methods of application for postgraduate coursework courses at UTS - via UAC or by direct application. Applicants must follow the application method listed beside each course in the Courses open for application list below.
Some courses have requirements in addition to submitting the application. These requirements range from online Personal Statements and CVs, portfolio submission, or simply knowing that you may be contacted for an interview.
UAC applicants need to check Additional application requirements for applicants through UAC to find out whether they need to complete anything in addition to the online UAC application process.
Courses available for direct application list any additional requirements on the application forms.
Closing dates
The application closing date has been extended to 3 July for all Faculties/Units except Business and Education which close June 30.
| Autumn Semester 2009 | Spring Semester 2009 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Round: | 31 October 2008 | 1st Round: | 29 May 2009 |
| 2nd Round: | 28 November 2008 | 2nd Round: | 30 June 2009 |
| 3rd Round: | 30 January 2009 | 3rd Round: | N/A |
Note: Applications will only be accepted for Rounds 2 and 3 if places are still available in courses
Offers for Autumn Semester 2009 will be processed from November 2008
Offers for Spring Semester 2009 will be processed from June 2009.
Postgraduate courses open for Spring application
- Business (Graduate School of Business) - Graduate School of Business - direct application form (PDF 320k) Close date June 30
- Centre for Local Government - Postgraduate coursework - direct application form (PDF 320k) Close date July 3
- Communication - Apply through UAC (opens in an external site) Close date July 3
- Defence Materiel Organisation Program - Postgraduate coursework - direct application form (PDF 320k) Close date July 3
- Design, Architecture & Building - Apply through UAC (opens in an external site) Close date July 3
- Education - Apply through UAC (opens in an external site) Close date June 30
- TAFE sponsored applicants for the Graduate Diploma in Vocational and Workplace Learning need to apply on a direct application form (PDF 320k) Close date July 3
- Engineering - Apply through UAC (opens in an external site) Close date July 3
- Information Technology - Apply through UAC (opens in an external site) Close date July 3
- Institute for Interactive Media and Learning (for Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching and Learning) - Postgraduate coursework - direct application form Close date July 3
- For information on the Interactive Multimedia program please refer to the Faculty of Information Technology.
- Law - Apply through UAC (opens in an external site) Close date July 3
- Nursing, Midwifery and Health - Apply through UAC (opens in an external site) Close date July 3
- Science - Apply through UAC (opens in an external site) Close date July 3
All forms are also available from the UTS Student Centres.
Additional application requirements for applicants through UAC
| Course or discipline area | Requirement | Course specific requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | ||
| All courses Applicants who do not have a completed Bachelor degree, Masters degree, Graduate Diploma in any field of study or a Graduate Certificate in the same field of study (or overseas equivalent) |
Personal statement and CV |
|
| Master of Arts in Creative Writing | Other | In addition to a personal statement and CV you are required to:
|
| Master of Media Arts and Production | Portfolio and Proposal | In addition to a personal statement and CV you are required to:
|
| Design, Architecture & Building | ||
| All DAB courses | Personal statement and CV | Detailing:
|
| Master of Architecture | Personal statement and CV Interview |
Detailing:
|
| Master of Design Master of Digital Architecture |
Personal statement and CV Portfolio |
Detailing:
|
| Education | ||
| Master of Arts in TESOL | Teaching qualification/teaching experience | Applicants require either a teaching qualification or at least two years' teaching experience in teaching English as a second or foreign language |
| Engineering | ||
| Master of Engineering | CV | Applicants must submit an up-to-date CV as a minimum of two years' work experience is required |
| Graduate Certificate in Environmental Engineering Management | CV Letter from employer |
You must provide an up to date Curriculum Vitae and a letter from your current or most recent employer with a short position description. |
| Master of Environmental Engineering Management | For information only | You must have a degree in Engineering or other technological/applied science field. Applicants without a degree but with suitable experience and a TAFE diploma, may apply for the Graduate Certificate in Environmental Engineering Management (see requirements above) and, provided performance is satisfactory, later apply to transfer to the Masters course with full credit for completed subjects. |
| Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management | CV Letter from employer |
You must provide an up to date Curriculum Vitae and a letter from your current or most recent employer with a short position description. |
| Master of Engineering Management | For information only | You must have a degree in Engineering or other technological/.applied science field. Applicants without a degree but with suitable experience and a TAFE diploma, may apply for the Graduate Certificate in Environmental Engineering Management (see requirements above) and, provided performance is satisfactory, later apply to transfer to the Masters course with full credit for completed subjects. |
| Information Technology | ||
| Master of Business in Information Technology Management Graduate Diploma in Information Technology Management Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management Graduate Certificate in IT Strategic Leadership |
IT Postgraduate Coursework Supplementary form and CV Letter from employer |
Details of individual course requirements are included as part of the Supplementary form. |
| Master of Interactive Multimedia Graduate Diploma in Interactive Multimedia Graduate Certificate in Interactive Multimedia |
IT Postgraduate Coursework Supplementary form | Details of individual course requirements are included as part of the Supplementary form. |
| Law | ||
| Graduate Diploma in Australian Law | Letter from LPAB | You are required to provide written advice from the NSW Legal Practitioners Admissions Board outlining subjects required to be completed in order to be admitted to practise in NSW. |
| Nursing, Midwifery and Health | ||
| All courses | CV | Applicants must submit a current CV to UAC outlining details of current and previous work experience |
| All courses (except Health Services Management) | Nurse/Midwife registration | Applicants for all nursing and midwifery related courses must have current nurse/midwife registration. If your name is not on an online register with respective state nursing registration boards (such as the NSW Nurses and Midwives Board), you must provide a correctly verified copy of your nurse/midwife registration to UAC with a covering letter stating your full name, daytime telephone number and UAC application number. |
Submitting additional documentation to UTS
Any additional application material that cannot be sent electronically eg portfolio material or references, with the exception of Nursing Midwifery and Health courses, must be submitted in hard copy direct to a UTS Student Centre or by post to:
UAC Postgraduate Admissions
Student Administration Unit
University of Technology, Sydney
PO Box 123
Broadway NSW 2007
Print a Postgraduate UAC application Cover Sheet for additional documentation being submitted direct to UTS.
All supporting documentation must be provided either as:
- an original
- a correctly certified copy
Additional hard copy documents should be posted or delivered to UTS or UAC as appropriate, in conjunction with your online application. If you delay the submission of your additional material your application may not be considered. Note that you are not required to submit copies of any formal education (eg High School, Associate Diploma, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Bachelor’s or post-graduate course) as these will be provided to UTS via your UAC application.
CVs for Nursing, Midwifery and Health courses should be sent to:
Postgraduate Officer
UAC
Locked Bag 112
Silverwater NSW 2128
Entry requirements
The general requirement for admission to postgraduate coursework study is an Australian Bachelor degree or overseas equivalent. However, some Faculties may consider other qualifications including Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas or a TAFE Diploma. Applicants may also be eligible for admission to some courses (normally a Graduate Certificate) on the basis of substantial work experience which an applicant must substantiate with letters from employers.
Details of specific admission requirements for postgraduate courses are available in the UTS: Handbook.
English language proficiency
If your previous studies were undertaken in an overseas country you may need to provide evidence of English proficiency.
You need to meet the English language proficiency requirements if you have undertaken all of your qualifications in a country other than American Samoa, Australia, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States of America or Zambia.
What to do next
Further information about postgraduate courses offered at UTS is available on faculty websites, or refer to the UTS: Handbook.
Future students need to ensure a completed application is lodged (and supplementary form and/or other additional supporting material, if required) by the nominated closing date. See courses open for application for details about the methods of application.
For further assistance or clarification contact the UTS Student Centres.
