The University of Queensland (UQ) Courses

It's possible to complete this degree in 2 years or 1.5 years depending on your qualifications and experience.

You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree.

To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years

• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in biotechnology, science, bioinformatics, pharmacy or engineering.

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time.

To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years

• a bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in biotechnology, science, bioinformatics, pharmacy or engineering, including a minimum of one semester of full-time research (or equivalent).

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

Relevant disciplines include biotechnology, science, bioinformatics, pharmacy and engineering.

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a field other than information technology, computer science, software/computer engineering, interaction design or multimedia design, or
• to have completed post-secondary studies in a field other than information technology, computer science, software/computer engineering, interaction design or multimedia design, and 2 years full-time equivalent relevant work experience (see below). Applications based on post-secondary study and/or work experience will be individually assessed.

• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a field other than information technology, computer science, software/computer engineering, interaction design or multimedia design, or
• to have completed post-secondary studies in a field other than information technology, computer science, software/computer engineering, interaction design or multimedia design, and 2 years full-time equivalent relevant work experience (see below). Applications based on post-secondary study and/or work experience will be individually assessed.

Relevant work experience includes a minimum of two years' work in a professional, knowledge-based or information-oriented workplace. This may include work in administration, business, customer support, finance, government, human resources, law, marketing, operations/project management, strategy and sustainability. This will need to be supported with evidence.

Evidence of relevant work experience should include a letter from your employer (and/or previous employers) clearly stating the following:

• That you work (or worked) within the specified organisation
• The nature of your work, detailing any relevant duties and responsibilities to the entry criteria above
• The length of time you were in your role/s (i.e demonstrating minimum length for entry) and whether this was full-time, part-time, or casual
• Any further bespoke conditions listed by the entry criteria

Letters will typically be expected to be presented on company letterhead and signed by a manager or HR representative. A CV or resume is not a sufficient document on its own, and must be accompanied by a supporting letter as described above.

All applications based on work experience are subject to an individual assessment.

Entry into a program through work experience does not necessarily provide a pathway into further study in a Masters.

It's possible to complete this degree in 2 years or 1.5 years depending on your qualifications and experience.

You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree.

To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years

• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
• a Graduate Certificate in Commerce from UQ (or equivalent).

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time.

To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years

• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below)

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

Relevant disciplines include accounting, advertising (business degree related only), business, business administration, business information systems, commercialisation (business degree related only), economics, entrepreneurship, finance, human resources, international business, international economics and trade, management, marketing, strategy and sustainability (business degree related only).

It's possible to complete this degree in 2 years, 1.5 years or 1 year depending on your qualifications and experience.

You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree.

To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years

• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
• to have successfully completed 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution that has a formal pathway to the Master of Governance and Public Policy (2-year duration).

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time.

To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years

• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), with a GPA of 5.0, or
• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, and to have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate in Governance and Public Policy from UQ or the Graduate Diploma in Governance and Public Policy from UQ, with a GPA of 4.0, or
• a bachelor's degree in any discipline with a GPA of 5.0, plus 3 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience in a public policy organisation (see below).

The listed grade point averages (GPA) are on a 7-point scale.

Applications based on work experience will be individually assessed.

If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time.

To be eligible to complete the degree in 1 year

• a bachelor honours degree (or equivalent)* in a relevant discipline (see below) with a GPA of 5.0, or
• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, and to have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate in Governance and Public Policy from UQ, with a GPA of 4.0.

The listed grade point averages (GPA) are on a 7-point scale.

*You must have completed a substantial research project in your Honours degree equivalent to at least one semester of full-time study (or part-time equivalent).

Relevant disciplines include political sciences, social sciences, governance, public policy, public administration, public management, political science, organisational studies, history and law.

You must have completed at least a major, a field of study, or approximately 30% of program content including a mix of introductory and advanced courses.

Relevant work experience includes work:

• in the planning, management and implementation of policies or programs at any level of governmental agencies - local, state, national or international, and
• in program delivery or project management in non-government and community organisations, and
• in research, evaluation, building organisational capabilities, and service delivery.

This work experience should demonstrate analytical and writing skills.

Evidence of relevant work experience should include a letter from your employer (and/or previous employers) stating the following:

• That you work (or worked) within the specified organisation
• The nature of your work, including any relevant duties and responsibilities
• The length of time that you worked there (i.e. 3 years)
• Whether your employment was full-time, part-time* or casual*

*if you worked part-time or casual, please list the average number of hours worked per week.

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

• a 4-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline (see below), or
• a 4-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in engineering which includes all of the relevant discipline content.

• a 4-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline (see below), or
• a 4-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in engineering which includes all of the relevant discipline content.

Relevant Disciplines depend on the field of study you intend to choose.

• For the Bioengineering field of study, relevant disciplines include bioengineering, biochemical engineering, bioprocess engineering, chemical engineering, chemical engineering and technology, process engineering.
• For the Chemical Engineering field of study, relevant disciplines include chemical engineering, chemical engineering and technology or process engineering.
• For the Civil Engineering field of study, relevant disciplines include civil engineering, structural engineering or civil and structural engineering.
• For the Electrical Engineering field of study, relevant disciplines include electrical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, electrical power engineering, electronic engineering, telecommunication engineering, communication engineering or power engineering.
• For the Materials and Manufacturing Engineering field of study, relevant disciplines include functional materials, materials engineering, materials science and engineering, or mechanical and manufacturing engineering.
• For the Mechanical Engineering field of study, relevant disciplines include automotive/vehicle engineering, thermal energy and power engineering, mechanical engineering, mechanical and manufacturing engineering, mechanical and aerospace, mechanical and industrial engineering, mechatronic engineering, mechanical and automation engineering or marine engineering.
• For the Mechatronic Engineering field of study, relevant disciplines include mechanical engineering, automation engineering, mechatronic engineering, aeronautical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical and manufacturing engineering, mechanical and industrial engineering, or mechanical and automation engineering.
• For the Software Engineering field of study, relevant disciplines include software engineering, computer science.

It's possible to complete this degree in 1.5 years or 1 year depending on your qualifications and experience.

You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree.

To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years

• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in computer science or software engineering, or
• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) which includes all of the relevant discipline content (see below).

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification

* Please note that if a graduate certificate (or graduate diploma) from the same program suite is used as the basis of entry into the program and you do not have a degree in the relevant discipline, you will not be eligible for credit towards the Masters program.

If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time.

To be eligible to complete the degree in 1 year

• a bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in computer science or software engineering, or
• a bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) which includes all of the relevant discipline content (see below).

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification

1.5 year degree (24 units of study)

If your bachelor's degree was not awarded in computer science or software engineering, you must have successfully completed all of the following discipline content in your tertiary studies:

• data structures and algorithms
• at least 2 programming courses
• discrete mathematics or algebra
• at least 3 from the following:
• computer organisation or computer architecture or computer systems
• computer networks or communication networks
• operating systems
• databases or information systems
• probability and statistics

1 year degree (16 units of study)

If your bachelor honours degree was not awarded in computer science or software engineering, you must have successfully completed at least 16 courses with computer science and/or information technology discipline content in your tertiary studies. At least 2 courses must be at an advanced level in your final year of study.

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
• a graduate certificate in environmental management.

• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
• a graduate certificate in environmental management.

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a field other than interaction design, multimedia design, human computer interaction or user experience design.

• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a field other than interaction design, multimedia design, human computer interaction or user experience design.

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline; or
• Have completed post-secondary study or at least two years full-time work experience (see below), approved by the executive dean.

• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline; or
• Have completed post-secondary study or at least two years full-time work experience (see below), approved by the executive dean.

Work experience relevant to the field of Communication is defined as:

• a demonstrated record of having worked in communication, public relations, marketing, advertising or community development roles, as a journalist/reporter/media producer or researcher in communication related fields, or in any other profession in which a portfolio was built up demonstrating communication expertise.

It's possible to complete this degree in 2 years or 1.5 years depending on your qualifications and experience.

You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree.

To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years

• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, with first-year, university-level chemistry or biology, or
• a graduate certificate (or equivalent) in food science and technology, or
• to have successfully completed 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, with a formal pathway to the Master of Food Science and Technology.

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time.

To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years

• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in food science, food technology or food engineering.

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

• an overall GPA of 4, and
• a GPA of at least 5 for 8 units of courses at level 3 or higher relevant to the honours project, and
• have secured an honours project and supervisor, and
• satisfied any additional requirements set by the head of school.

• an overall GPA of 4, and
• a GPA of at least 5 for 8 units of courses at level 3 or higher relevant to the honours project, and
• have secured an honours project and supervisor, and
• satisfied any additional requirements set by the head of school.