Entry requirements and Application
Academic Entry Requirements
An Australian Bachelor degree with a 65% average or overseas equivalent is required for the Master of US Studies. Students without a credit average may be admitted to the Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate. Applicants without a Bachelor degree may be considered for the Graduate Certificate with three years full-time employment in a relevant field.
Students in the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma courses may articulate into the Master of US Studies. Students who complete the Master of US Studies may apply to do the advanced degree.
English Language Requirements
International students commencing from March 2009 must meet ONE of the following English language requirements:
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IELTS |
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Section Minimum |
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Overall |
Speaking & Writing |
Reading & Listening |
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7.0 |
6.5 |
6.0 |
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TOEFL |
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Paper-based TOEFL |
Computer-based |
Internet-based |
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Overall |
Test of Written English |
Overall |
Essay |
Overall |
Writing section minimum |
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600 |
4.5 |
250 |
4.5 |
100 |
23 |
In certain circumstances, students may meet the English language requirement if they have completed tertiary studies in English. The University’s English Language Requirements for International Students provides further information.
Application
Local students:
Local students may apply to study on either a part-time or full-time basis.
Applications for local students for Semester 1 (March) 2009 close on 9 January 2009.
Local students are defined as Australian citizens or permanent residents at the time of application.
International students:
International students must apply to study on full-time basis.
Applications for international students for Semester 1 (March) 2009 close on 30 October 2008.
Late applications are accepted, subject to available places.
Scholarships
The US Studies postgraduate program offers a wide range of merit-based coursework scholarships to local and international students.
