University of Tasmania Courses

Domestic Entry Requirements

Tertiary: Successful completion of an AQF 7 Bachelor degree or equivalent

Where standard entry is not able to be met the following criteria for alternative entry will be considered by the Course Coordinator:

• At least 3 years relevant work experience (Specific occupations, workplace settings and industries are more relevant for specific courses and will receive greater weighting in consideration) demonstrating the relevance of the course;
• A record of high achievement in any other qualifications or uncompleted undergraduate qualifications such as Distinction average.

International Entry Requirements

Admission to most postgraduate coursework courses at the University of Tasmania require qualifications equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree. Applicants must achieve the required grade in their qualifying studies, meet any prerequisite subjects, and meet English language requirements to be eligible for an offer.

Tertiary: Successful completion of an AQF7 Bachelor degree or equivalent in a health related field such as health sciences, medicine, nursing, dentistry, allied health, psychology, social sciences, environmental health and health services management.

English Language: IELTS 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0)

Applicants must have:

• a degree with a major in psychology, behavioural or psychological science,
• or a degree in an affiliated area of human services, such as education, social work, law or nursing

All applicants must submit

1. Full official academic transcript/s to evidence that their undergraduate degree in psychology (or equivalent) has been completed. In some instances, transcripts will not be available until after the closing date and will need to be submitted as soon as they become available.

2. A curriculum vitae which includes details of any relevant work experience (including voluntary work).

3. A supporting statement specifically outlining their reasons for applying for a Counselling qualification at the University of Tasmania (1 to 2 pages maximum).

Applicants must have:

• a degree with a major in psychology, behavioural or psychological science,
• or a degree in an affiliated area of human services, such as education, social work, law or nursing
• or other equivalent qualifications or combination of qualifications which required at least three years of full-time tertiary study or is deemed equivalent by the College of Health and Medicine

Competence

• evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided (IELTS 6.5, no band less than 6.5)

All applicants must submit 1. Full official academic transcript/s to evidence that their undergraduate degree in psychology (or equivalent) has been completed. In some instances, transcripts will not be available until after the closing date and will need to be submitted as soon as they become available. 2. A curriculum vitae which includes details of any relevant work experience (including voluntary work). 3. A supporting statement specifically outlining their reasons for applying for a Counselling qualification at the University of Tasmania (1 to 2 pages maximum).

To be eligible for the Master of Architecture you require a Bachelor of Architecture and Built Environments (previously called the Bachelor of Environmental Design, or an equivalent three-year undergraduate degree in Architecture.

Eligibility is subject to achieving a minimum credit average (60%) across all core subjects in the final year of the undergraduate degree. Students may also be asked to attend an interview and/or submit a portfolio of their work from their previous studies.

If you have any questions, please contact us for further information.

Admission to most postgraduate coursework courses at the University of Tasmania require qualifications equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree. Applicants must achieve the required grade in their qualifying studies, meet any prerequisite subjects, and meet English language requirements to be eligible for an offer.

English Language Requirements

For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.

English Language Requirements are: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0)

Course Specific Requirements

To be eligible for the Master of Architecture you require a Bachelor of Architecture and Built Environments (previously called the Bachelor of Environmental Design, or an equivalent three-year undergraduate degree in Architecture.

Eligibility is subject to achieving a minimum credit average (60%) across all core subjects in the final year of the undergraduate degree. Students may also be asked to attend an interview and/or submit a portfolio of their work from their previous studies.

Entry into the Master's degree requires a Bachelor's degree with a credit average in any discipline, or work experience of at least three years in journalism, public relations, event management, and/or the related professions.

Admission to most postgraduate coursework courses at the University of Tasmania require qualifications equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree. Applicants must achieve the required grade in their qualifying studies, meet any prerequisite subjects, and meet English language requirements to be eligible for an offer.

English Language Requirements

For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.

English Language Requirements are: IELTS 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0).

Course Specific Requirements

Entry into the Master's degree requires a Bachelor's degree with a credit average in any discipline, or work experience of at least three years in journalism, public relations, event management, and/or the related professions.

To be eligible for an offer applicants must have:

• An AQF 7 or above Bachelor level degree in Pharmacy from an Australian Pharmacy Council APC accredited undergraduate program from UTAS or another university or tertiary institution that is deemed equivalent.
• Evidence of current AHPRA registration under the General Registration Type for the profession of Pharmacist, without conditions or notations, or equivalent evidence of registration in another country. AHPRA registrations will be confirmed and applicants with conditions or notations will be referred to the School for review.
  

To be eligible for an offer applicants must have:

An AQF 7 or above Bachelor level degree in Pharmacy from an Australian Pharmacy Council APC accredited undergraduate program or another university or tertiary institution that is deemed equivalent.

Evidence of current AHPRA registration under the General Registration Type for the profession of Pharmacist, without conditions or notations, or equivalent evidence of registration in another country.

International applicants are required to meet the English Language test requirement of IELTS 7.0 with no individual band less than 7.0.

Applicants with higher education study

To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:

• A completed undergraduate or postgraduate course in any discipline at Bachelor level (AQF level 7) or higher (or equivalent). Students having a prior qualification in accounting will be considered for recognition of prior learning (up to 4 units).

Please note that although the Master of Professional Accounting is available to students with an existing undergraduate qualification in Accounting, we would recommend seeking further advice about the best course options for your background and goals as you may have already met the requirements of the CPA and the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand through your previous study and the amount of credit that can be granted towards the Master of Professional Accounting is limited. For example, a number of the specialisations can be taken as standalone Graduate Certificates and this may be the better choice for students primarily looking to enhance their existing undergraduate accounting qualification.

Applicants with work experience

To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:

• Qualifications, relevant work experience or other special circumstances, as approved by the College Executive Dean or delegated authority.

You must provide evidence to support your application based on work experience. This includes submitting a copy of your CV and two letters of reference from your line managers or equivalent positions. If your work experience is as a sole trader or consultant, you must provide a copy of your CV and two testimonials or references from clients that provide evidence of capability consistent with the entry requirements.

Applicants with higher education study

To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:

• A completed undergraduate or postgraduate course in any discipline at Bachelor level (AQF level 7) or higher (or equivalent). Students having a prior qualification in accounting will be considered for recognition of prior learning (up to 4 units).

Please note that although the Master of Professional Accounting is available to students with an existing undergraduate qualification in Accounting, we would recommend seeking further advice about the best course options for your background and goals as you may have already met the requirements of the CPA and the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand through your previous study and the amount of credit that can be granted towards the Master of Professional Accounting is limited. For example, a number of the specialisations can be taken as standalone Graduate Certificates and this may be the better choice for students primarily looking to enhance their existing undergraduate accounting qualification.

Applicants with work experience

To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:

• Qualifications, relevant work experience or other special circumstances, as approved by the College Executive Dean or delegated authority.

You must provide evidence to support your application based on work experience. This includes submitting a copy of your CV and two letters of reference from your line managers or equivalent positions. If your work experience is as a sole trader or consultant, you must provide a copy of your CV and two testimonials or references from clients that provide evidence of capability consistent with the entry requirements.

English Language Requirements

Please refer to the University's English Language Requirements as summarised here: https://www.utas.edu.au/international/applying/entry-requirements/english-language-requirements

To be admitted to study the Master of Marine and Antarctic Science you must have a Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science or Graduate Diploma in Marine and Antarctic Science from the University of Tasmania, or an equivalent qualification from an Australian university. An example of an equivalent qualification is a Bachelor of Science with a major in life sciences (such as biology, environmental science, zoology, plant science, marine biology, ecology etc).

In addition, specifically for the Governance and Policy specialisation, students may be admitted with a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an Australian university in a governance and policy field with evidence of completion of units at undergraduate level that are related to life sciences.

Admission to most postgraduate coursework courses at the University of Tasmania require qualifications equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree. Applicants must achieve the required grade in their qualifying studies, meet any prerequisite subjects, and meet English language requirements to be eligible for an offer.

English Language Requirements

For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.

English Language Requirements are: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0)

Course Specific Requirements

To be admitted to study the Master of Marine and Antarctic Science you must have a Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science or Graduate Diploma in Marine and Antarctic Science from the University of Tasmania, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary education institution. An example of an equivalent qualification is a Bachelor of Science with a major in life sciences (such as biology, environmental science, zoology, plant science, marine biology, ecology etc).

In addition, specifically for the Governance and Policy specialisation, students may be admitted with a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a governance and policy field from a recognised tertiary education institution with evidence of completion of units at undergraduate level that are related to life sciences.

Admission to postgraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the prior completion of an AQF7/8 (or equivalent) undergraduate degree. Specific requirements for admission to the Master of Economic Geology are as follows:
(i) a Bachelor of Science/Applied Science (Honours) majoring in geoscience (or a closely related discipline), or
(ii) a Bachelor of Science/Applied Science majoring in geoscience (or a closely related discipline), and at least two years professional experience as a geoscientist working in the minerals industry or government, or
(iii) a Graduate Certificate in Economic Geology (K5F)

Prospective students lacking a BSc (geoscience major), but who have at least two years professional experience as a geoscientist, or applicants with a BSc (without Honours) majoring in geoscience but lacking the minimum two-years professional experience, may be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Economic Geology (K5F), and may continue into the Master of Economic Geology following completion of that course.

To demonstrate eligibility for admission to the Master of Economic Geology, all applicants must provide copies of their previous academic transcripts. Applicants seeking entry to the course based partly on their previous professional experience should provide their curriculum vitae and the names and contact details for two professional referees. Further information about Postgraduate courses at the University of Tasmania may be found here: https://www.utas.edu.au/study/postgraduate, and the online application enquiry form may be found here: https://www.utas.edu.au/study/apply.

International applicants to the MEconGeol program must meet the same entry requirements as Domestic students. Additionally, international applicants from non-English speaking countries must meet the following English language test requirements for entry to UTAS:

• IELTS (Academic) - 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0)
• TOEFL (PBT) 575 TWE 4.5; TOEFL (iBT) 88 (no score below 20)
• PTE Academic 50 with no score lower than 50
• UTAS DEAP Overall 60% (Writing 60%)

International students wishing to undertake the MEconGeol degree on a full-time basis, must (1) complete the 50-credit point research thesis as part of the degree and (2) provide to the university proof that they have the necessary financial resources (e.g. scholarship, company sponsorship, self-funded, etc) to complete the degree (living costs, tuition fees and other course costs, e.g. travel and field costs, funding for research project)

International students completing the MEconGeol degree on a part-time basis do not require a Student Visa to enter Australia (where necessary) to attend coursework units. International students studying full-time and based in Australia required an Australian Student Visa.

• A bachelor degree in a health discipline, social work or psychology (AQF7/equivalent from a recognised institution)
• A bachelor degree (AQF7 equivalent) in another field, PLUS EITHER a year of full time (equivalent) work experience in dementia/aged care, neurobiology, heath systems/services or public health, OR successful prior completion of four units from the Diploma of Dementia Care (M1D)
• We recommend that candidates complete the Understanding Dementia MOOC prior to enrolment, if their previous degree is not related to dementia.

Admission to most postgraduate coursework courses at the University of Tasmania require qualifications equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree. Applicants must achieve the required grade in their qualifying studies, meet any prerequisite subjects, and meet English language requirements to be eligible for an offer.

For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.

• A bachelor degree in a health discipline, social work or psychology (AQF7/equivalent from a recognised institution)
• A bachelor degree (AQF7 equivalent) in another field, PLUS EITHER a year of full time (equivalent) work experience in dementia/aged care, neurobiology, heath systems/services or public health, OR successful prior completion of four units from the Diploma of Dementia Care (M1D)
• We recommend that candidates complete the Understanding Dementia MOOC prior to enrolment, if their previous degree is not related to dementia.

The College of Arts, Law and Education may accept as a candidate for the Graduate Diploma of Tourism, Environmental and Cultural Heritage a person who:

a. has completed an undergraduate degree in any field;

b. has completed the Graduate Certificate in Tourism, Environmental and Cultural Heritage; or

c. has work experience at a management level of at least three years in a relevant field.

Please note: The closing time and date for the receipt of applications for admission to the Master of Professional Psychology in 2024 is 11.59pm on 30 September 2023 (AEDT). Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.

Further information regarding the application and selection process can be found in the 2024 Postgraduate Psychology FAQs.

The minimum academic requirement for entry to the course is successful completion of a four year APAC-Accredited sequence in psychology (AQF Level 8) within the last 10 years, together with eligibility for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia as a provisional psychologist.

To be eligible for entry to the course applicants must have attained either a 2B Honours degree or a Distinction minimum average across their psychology subjects in years 3 and 4 of their APAC accredited undergraduate training.

Those applicants who have not completed a four year APAC-accredited sequence in psychology must have their qualifications assessed by the Australian Psychological Society (APS), and provide the assessment report from the Australian Psychological Society with their application. For information on how to do this and the fees associated with this service refer to the APS. The assessment report must state that the applicant's qualifications are comparable to a four year APAC-accredited sequence in psychology.

All applicants must satisfy the School of Psychological Sciences that they are suitable candidates for professional training in psychology. Selection will be based on referee reports, academic merit, relevant experience, and a structured interview by a selection panel. Short-listed applicants will be required to attend an interview in November.

Professional Experience Placement Requirements

SAFETY IN PRACTICE COMPLIANCE

All students enrolling in College of Health and Medicine programs which include a professional experience placement component, laboratory and/or field activity are required to establish and maintain their capacity to practice safely via Safety in Practice Requirements compliance documentation.

The College, in accordance with Safety in Practice Compliance and Risk Assessment Procedure (PDF 659.0KB), assesses student compliance with Safety in Practice Requirements, which include:

• national criminal history;
• working with children registration;
• medical, physical and psychological capacity to safely undertake the College of Health and Medicine Mandatory Functional Requirements; and
• infectious disease and immunisation status.

National criminal history and medical, physical and psychological disclosures can inhibit student eligibility to participate in courses. Students must submit the Safety in Practice Requirements compliance documentation to enable risk assessment to be completed before:

• semester one census date annually; or
• in case of late enrolment, prior to beginning study.

The exceptions are the Working with Children Registration and Immunisation Record Card check, which must be completed 4 weeks prior to first PEP.

This course is not available to international students. Please see our international page for courses that are offered to international students.

A Bachelor degree in a science based discipline with sufficient numerical skills to undertake the MProfEng (Specialisation) course; or

A Bachelor degree in Engineering (Non-Washington Accord) or

A Bachelor degree in Engineering majoring in a different specialisation than that to be undertaken under the MProfEng (Specialisaton).

Candidates who are able to demonstrate a minimum of 12 weeks practical experience in an engineering environment outside a university where they have been exposed to professional engineering practice will be granted an exemption for ENG700.

Advanced standing for the first year of the MProfEng (Specialisation) may be granted for suitably qualified candidates. Granting of additional exemptions in years 2 and 3 may be considered where applicable.

Students who have completed a Bachelor of Engineering from an Institution accredited under the Washington Accord cannot enroll in the MProfEng (Specialisation) for which they already hold the specialisation.

Admission to most postgraduate coursework courses at the University of Tasmania require qualifications equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree. Applicants must achieve the required grade in their qualifying studies, meet any prerequisite subjects, and meet English language requirements to be eligible for an offer.

English Language Requirements

For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.

English Language Requirements are: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0)

Course Specific Requirements

A Bachelor degree in a science based discipline with sufficient numerical skills to undertake the MProfEng (Specialisation) course; or

A Bachelor degree in Engineering (Non-Washington Accord) or

A Bachelor degree in Engineering majoring in a different specialisation than that to be undertaken under the MProfEng (Specialisaton).

Candidates who are able to demonstrate a minimum of 12 weeks practical experience in an engineering environment outside a university where they have been exposed to professional engineering practice will be granted an exemption for ENG700.

Advanced standing for the first year of the MProfEng (Specialisation) may be granted for suitably qualified candidates. Granting of additional exemptions in years 2 and 3 may be considered where applicable.

Students who have completed a Bachelor of Engineering from an Institution accredited under the Washington Accord cannot enroll in the MProfEng (Specialisation) for which they already hold the specialisation.