Postgraduate entry requirements: Understanding GPA and qualification requirements at UNSW.
Find out if you're eligible for postgraduate study at UNSW
Find out if you're eligible for postgraduate study at UNSW
To guide you through the process, we'll address common questions about postgraduate requirements, focusing on the essential aspects of eligibility, GPA, recognition of prior learning, plus the skills and qualifications needed for master's or other postgraduate programs.
Before embarking on postgraduate study, it's crucial to determine your eligibility. Start by checking if you meet the skills and qualification requirements for your chosen program on the specific course page. These criteria can vary, ranging from completion of an approved undergraduate degree, specific studies in a discipline, a minimum grade point average (GPA), relevant professional experience, a portfolio of work, to health and security checks.
Exactly what these requirements are will likely differ from course to course – the requirements to do a master's degree in one field of study could be completely different to doing a short course, graduate certificate or graduate diploma in another study area.
Most postgraduate degrees usually require an Australian undergraduate degree or international equivalent. Depending on the degree, here are some of the most common postgraduate requirements you might need to qualify for entry:
completion of an approved undergraduate degree
previous studies in a particular discipline or area of study
a minimum grade point average in your previous degree
relevant professional experience
a portfolio of work
health and security checks
When your application is assessed, we’ll also check that your previous degree/institution is recognised by the university as meeting the requirements for admission into a postgraduate degree.
There may also be English language requirements for your course, so make sure you find out if you need to prove English language proficiency. English language requirements depend on the course, your country of origin and educational background.
The entry requirements will largely depend on your chosen program. Not sure what program to study? Visit our Degree Finder and find the program that’s right for you.
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