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University of Southern Queensland (USQ) Courses

Graduate Certificate

Toowoomba
As a graduate, you will possess a high academic standard and competitive advantage in a career that is dynamic, global and in demand.
Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements 3-year Bachelor degree from an Australian university or equivalent. or equivalent professional work experience, as determined through the Credit and Exemption procedure. English Language Requirements You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6. 5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program. We can help

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
0.5 year full-time, 1 year part-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$4,676 per year / $4,676 total
Graduate Satisfaction
90.70%

Graduate Diploma

Toowoomba
The Graduate Diploma of Science (Applied Data Science) aims to prepare graduates to work in the relatively new and diverse field of Data Science aka ‘Big Data’.
Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements 3-year Bachelor degree from an Australian university or equivalent. or equivalent professional work experience, as determined through the Credit and Exemption procedure. English Language Requirements You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6. 5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program. We can help

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$9,352 per year / $9,352 total
Graduate Satisfaction
90.70%

Masters (Coursework)

If you have a passion for supporting those with mental health conditions, then our Master of Counselling (Mental Health) is for you.
Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements Completion of an Australian university three year bachelor degree in any area (or equivalent) and completion of the Graduate Diploma of Counselling at USQ and: have a grade point average (GPA) of 5 or higher from the courses in the Graduate Diploma of Counselling (USQ) (or equivalent); and provide two satisfactory Referee Reports and a report to address the Selection Criteria indicating the applicant's abilities to successfully undertake the professional and research components of the program; and participate in an interview with a panel of School staff. Staff will also take into account dispositional and behavioural characteristics observed in previous USQ residential schools from the Graduate Diploma in Counselling. There are two different admission requirement processes depending on whether the student is studying stream 1 – the qualifying Master of Counselling, or stream 2, the Master of Counselling (Advanced Practice). English Language Requirements You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6. 5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program. We can help

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Domestic Tuition Fees
$20,230 per year / $40,460 total

Graduate Diploma

Toowoomba
USQ’s Graduate Diploma of Engineering Science (Structural Engineering) is ideal if you have a three year engineering degree and you want to extend your knowledge and practical experience in structural engineering.
Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements Australian university three or four-year Bachelor degree in engineering in the relevant specialisation, or equivalent. or Australian university four-year Bachelor degree in engineering in a non-related specialisation, or equivalent. English Language Requirements You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6. 5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program. We can help

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$9,352 per year / $9,352 total
Graduate Satisfaction
78.40%

Masters (Coursework)

Strengthen your passion for developing a sustainable society and ensuring future generations’ quality of life with USQ’s Master of Laws (Sustainable Development).
Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements Candidates must have an appropriate degree, such as a Bachelor of Laws; a Bachelor of Laws (Honours); a Juris Doctor; or an international equivalent. Applicants who do not hold a law degree but have an equivalent qualification approved by a legal profession admissions board are also eligible to apply for entry. English Language Requirements You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6. 5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program. We can help

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time
Study Mode
Online
Domestic Tuition Fees
$20,240 per year / $30,360 total

Masters (Coursework)

Toowoomba
Strengthen your career prospects as a skilled public relations practitioner in the areas of strategic corporate and organisational communication, crisis management and community consultation with USQ’s Master of Arts (Corporate Communication).
Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements 3-year bachelor degree such as Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Creative Arts, or other approved award at USQ or another accredited tertiary institution, with a minimum GPA of 5. 0        or Completed USQ's Postgraduate Certificate in Business and have a minimum of 2 years full-time (or 4 years part-time) industry/professional work experience.  Students intending to undertake research or project work should note that selection of any research topic is subject to the availability of an appropriate supervisor and students must accept faculty guidance in their selection. English Language Requirements You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6. 5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program. We can help

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$18,240 per year / $27,360 total
Graduate Satisfaction
88.90%

Doctorate (PhD)

Ipswich
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a research degree available in all study areas and provides you with the skills to become an effective researcher in your previously studied discipline.
Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements Applicants must have one of the following: an Australian university Bachelor honours degree with First Class Honours or Second Class Honours (Division A) or equivalent, or  an Australian university Masters degree (with a significant research component) or equivalent, or other qualifications and/or experiences equivalent to First Class or Second Class Honours (Division A). English Language Requirements You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6. 5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program. We can help

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Study Mode
In person

Masters (Coursework)

Toowoomba
USQ’s Master of Spatial Science Technology (Surveying) is ideal if you have a three or four-year bachelor degree in a field other than engineering and you want to extend your knowledge in surveying.
Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements Australian university three or four-year Bachelor degree in an approved discipline, or equivalent.   English Language Requirements You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6. 5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program. We can help

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$9,352 per year / $18,704 total

Doctorate (PhD)

USQ’s Doctor of Education will see you design, conduct and report research that creates and extends knowledge and understanding of global, real world education questions and topics.
Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements Possess a Masters degree with a GPA equivalent to at least 5. 0 on the USQ grade scale, or a Bachelor degree with Honours (First Class or Second Class (2a)), or equivalent qualification in Education or a cognate field from a recognised university, and Have a documented record of normally three years full-time equivalent of teaching or other professional experience in Education or a cognate field and current or recent employment in relevant professional practice. Admission to all graduate programs is highly competitive owing to limited capacities. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.  English Language Requirements You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6. 5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program. We can help

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
6 years part-time
Study Mode
Online
Graduate Satisfaction
81.80%

Graduate Certificate

Learn about the capability and limitations of human performance and the important social and personal skills that complement technical aviation systems with USQ's Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Aviation Human Factors).
Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements Completion of an Australian university Bachelor degree in the area of aviation, management and/or psychology, or equivalent. or A minimum of five years’ professional work experience equivalent to a bachelor degree. English Language Requirements You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6. 5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program. Admission pathways A number of other pathways are also available if you haven't been able to study previously or don't meet the requirements for entry into your program of interest. We can help

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
0.5 year full-time, 1 year part-time
Study Mode
Online
Domestic Tuition Fees
$10,680 per year / $10,680 total
Graduate Satisfaction
78.40%

Masters (Coursework)

Toowoomba
Explore solutions to complex engineering problems with USQ’s Master of Engineering (Research).
Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements Australian university four-year Honours degree in the related field of study, with a GPA of 5 or above; or a GPA of 5. 5 for the last 2 full years of the degree, or equivalent. English Language Requirements You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6. 5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program. We can help

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
78.40%

Masters (Coursework)

Are you a RN looking to upgrade your qualifications or become a leader in the health care sector? Our Master of Nursing is designed to boost your skills in leadership and strategic management within your current nursing practice.
Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements Completed a 3-year bachelor degree in the area of nursing from an Australian university, or equivalent. Hold a current Professional Registration as a Division 1 nurse, or equivalent, with either Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or relevant regulatory body in applicant's home country.   A minimum of one years' professional work experience. English Language Requirements You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6. 5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program. Admission pathways A formal process of Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) will be used to assess registered nurses, without bachelor degrees, who wish to gain entry to the program on the basis of equivalent experience or qualifications. Applicants should contact the Program Coordinator if they wish to be assessed for admission on this basis. We can help

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time
Domestic Tuition Fees
$6,560 per year / $9,840 total