Postgraduate Coursework

Information for Domestic Applicants

For Semester 1 2012, domestic, including Australian citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens, and holders of a permanent humanitarian visa applicants applying for the following courses must apply through UAC:

Submitting your Application to UAC

Applications may be submitted on-line via the UAC website. Please submit all documentation to UAC after you have completed the on-line application.

Accepting your UAC Offer

Offers from UAC will be released on 13 January 2012, along with details of what you need to do to accept your offer.

DIRECT APPLICATIONS

Applying to the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Online applications are now available for those students applying for the following courses:

• Master of Creative Writing
• Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing
• Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing
• Master of Human Rights and Democratisation (Asia Pacific)
• Master of Peace and Conflict Studies Distance Program
• Master of Public Administration
• Graduate Diploma of Public Administration

Your application must include:

• a complete application form
• an original or certified copy of the official transcript of your academic record. Graduates of The University of Sydney need not attach an academic transcript of their local enrolment.
• all other requested documents listed on the application form
• proof of Australian citizenship or permanent residency status, i.e. birth certificate or passport (local applicants only).

Incomplete applications will not be assessed.

What is a certified copy?

A certified copy is a photocopy that has been declared by a Justice of the Peace (JP), a solicitor, or a Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Staff member to be an exact copy of the original.

Please note that original transcripts will not be returned if sent or submitted to the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Graduate Certificate - New Information for 2012 Applications

The following Graduate Certificate applications must provide a professional reference from an employer and/or work colleague who are fully conversant with the applicants expertise and experience. A professional reference means a letter clearly setting the individual’s professional conduct, character and working skill and knowledge during the period of employment. The reference should also specifically set out the period of time the applicant has held positions with the employer.

• Art Curatorship
• Development Studies
• Digital Communication and Culture
• Film Studies
• Health Communication
• Human Rights
• Media Practice
• Publishing
• Strategic Public Relations
• US Studies

Important Dates