University of Tasmania Courses

For entry into the Master of Finance, students must meet the following criteria:

• Completion of an AQF level 7 Bachelor degree (or higher) or the equivalent overseas qualification; or
• Completion of the Graduate Certificate of Finance or the Graduate Diploma of Finance at the University of Tasmania.

In addition to the requirements for Domestic applicants, International applicants must provide one of the following:

• Successful completion of English for Academic Purposes 2 at the University of Tasmania with a minimum overall score of 65% (no individual score less than 60%);
• An IELTS score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• A TOEFL (iBT) overall score of 88 (no individual skill below: Reading 16; Listening 16; Speaking 18; Writing 22);
• A PTE Academic 58 with no score lower than 50

These tests must not be more than 24 months old.

UTAS also accepts approved Prior Studies in English (https://www.utas.edu.au/international/applying/entry-requirements/english-language-requirements)

If you're interested in studying the Master of Teaching you'll need to meet the following requirements:

Domestic Students

The minimum entry requirements, for all students, is the completion of a Bachelor's degree in a non-education discipline at an approved tertiary education institute.

Additional pre-requisites:

Primary teaching proficiency

Your initial degree should contain a major or equivalent in one of the available teaching proficiency areas.

Secondary teaching specialisation

Completion of the secondary teaching stream requires two teaching specialisations. The first teaching specialisation requires a major or equivalent in one of the available teaching specialisations. The second teaching specialisation requires at least a minor or equivalent, including at least two units at second year (Intermediate) level or above. Some specialisations, such as Science, will required a major or equivalent.

More detail regarding proficiency and specialisation requirements can be found below under "Entry Requirements".

Not sure how your major and curriculum areas match up? Contact us to discuss your options.

Additional units

If your initial degree does not meet the requirements of a proficiency or specialisation, you may be offered the opportunity to complete additional undergraduate units either prior to or concurrently with your Master of Teaching in order to meet the requirements. Your offer letter will specify any additional units you will need to complete.

Non-Academic Capability Assessment Tool (NACAT)

All applicants are required to provide a non-academic personal statement which is used to assist in the selection of students into all Initial Teacher Education (ITE) courses at the University of Tasmania.

This statement is submitted through the Non-Academic Capability Assessment Tool (NACAT) after you have completed your application and is used in conjunction with your ATAR score (or equivalent alternative entry.) All applicants must satisfactorily complete the NACAT before they will be provided with an offer into the course.

Instructions on submitting your statement and completing the NACAT are provided during the application process.

Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teaching Education.

Prior to undertaking their final Professional Experience placement, Master of Teaching students are required to complete the Literacy and Numeracy

Test for Initial Teaching Education (LANTITE)

Primary proficiencies:

Secondary: First teaching area

Secondary: Second Teaching area:

International Students

In addition to the entry requirements listed above, international students who are nationals of a country where English is NOT the official language, evidence of an IELTS or TOEFL test must be provided. The Master of Teaching requires an (IELTS) average of 7.5 with no band lower than 7.0 and Listening and Speaking at 8.0.

Refer to more information at International future students.

Additional pre-requisites:

Primary teaching proficiency

Your initial degree should contain a major or equivalent in one of the available teaching proficiency areas.

Secondary teaching specialisation

Completion of the secondary teaching stream requires two teaching specialisations. The first teaching specialisation requires a major or equivalent in one of the available teaching specialisations. The second teaching specialisation requires at least a minor or equivalent, including at least two units at second year (Intermediate) level or above. Some specialisations, such as Science, will required a major or equivalent.

More detail regarding proficiency and specialisation requirements can be found below under "Entry Requirements".

Not sure how your major and curriculum areas match up? Contact us to discuss your options.

Additional units

If your initial degree does not meet the requirements of a proficiency or specialisation, you may be offered the opportunity to complete additional undergraduate units either prior to or concurrently with your Master of Teaching in order to meet the requirements. Your offer letter will specify any additional units you will need to complete.

Non-Academic Capability Assessment Tool (NACAT)

All applicants are required to provide a non-academic personal statement which is used to assist in the selection of students into all Initial Teacher Education (ITE) courses at the University of Tasmania.

This statement is submitted through the Non-Academic Capability Assessment Tool (NACAT) after you have completed your application and is used in conjunction with your ATAR score (or equivalent alternative entry.) All applicants must satisfactorily complete the NACAT before they will be provided with an offer into the course.

Instructions on submitting your statement and completing the NACAT are provided during the application process.

Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teaching Education.

Prior to undertaking their final Professional Experience placement, Master of Teaching students are required to complete the Literacy and Numeracy

Test for Initial Teaching Education (LANTITE)

Primary proficiencies:

Secondary: First teaching area

Secondary: Second Teaching area:

Bachelor's degree in a related field:

A bachelor's degree other than in Social Work from the University of Tasmania or approved tertiary institution with:

- a major or equivalent in a related field such as social sciences, behavioural sciences, psychology, nursing or education.

- a minimum of 8 units (100 credit points) or equivalent in the studies of society and the studies of behavioural or psychological sciences. Of these units, at least one must be in the social sciences and at least one unit in behavioural and psychological sciences.

- these 8 units (100 credit points) must have been completed within 10 years of admission to the Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

Students with a bachelor's degree in a non-related field:

Bachelor's degree in a non-related field may complete a pathway into the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) by completing either:

- 8 units (100 credit points) from the Bachelor of Social Work with Honours, comprising 4 units (50 credit points) of Core units at Introductory (100) level and 4 units (50 credit points) of Core units at Intermediate level (200) or;

- In addition to holding a completed bachelor degree, the Diploma of Arts which include 100 credit points as per the Bachelor of Social Work with Honours pathway are accepted.

English Language Requirements

IELTS (Academic) 7.0 (no individual band less than 7.0) - no other equivalencies will be accepted. Applicants will be required to meet this requirement prior to commencing a pathway into their Social Work program.

See the AASW English language requirements for more details.

Safety in Practice Compliance

Students need to complete a Safety in Practice Agreement to meet pre-practicum requirements. This includes a National Police Record Check and relevant Working with Vulnerable People Check. See more information and resources at Social Work Field Education Placements.

Bachelor's degree in a related field:

A bachelor's degree other than in Social Work from the University of Tasmania or approved tertiary institution with:

- a major or equivalent in a related field such as social sciences, behavioural sciences, psychology, nursing or education.

- a minimum of 8 units (100 credit points) or equivalent in the studies of society and the studies of behavioural or psychological sciences. Of these units, at least one must be in the social sciences and at least one unit in behavioural and psychological sciences.

- these 8 units (100 credit points) must have been completed within 10 years of admission to the Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

Students with a bachelor's degree in a non-related field:

Bachelor's degree in a non-related field may complete a pathway into the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) by completing either:

- 8 units (100 credit points) from the Bachelor of Social Work with Honours, comprising 4 units (50 credit points) of Core units at Introductory (100) level and 4 units (50 credit points) of Core units at Intermediate level (200) or;

- In addition to holding a completed bachelor degree, the Diploma of Arts which include 100 credit points as per the Bachelor of Social Work with Honours pathway are accepted.

English Language Requirements

IELTS (Academic) 7.0 (no individual band less than 7.0) - no other equivalencies will be accepted. Applicants will be required to meet this requirement prior to commencing a pathway into their Social Work program.

See the AASW English language requirements for more details.

Safety in Practice Compliance

Students need to complete a Safety in Practice Agreement to meet pre-practicum requirements. This includes a National Police Record Check and relevant Working with Vulnerable People Check. See more information and resources at Social Work Field Education Placements.

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.

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you're not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the University of Tasmania admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Entry into the Graduate Diploma requires;

• a Bachelor's degree 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 Graduate Certificate degree requires a Bachelor's degree in any discipline, or work experience of at least three years in journalism, public relations, event management, and/or the related professions.

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).

Completed undergraduate degree at AQF7 level from an Australian higher education provider in a health or human welfare studies and services field, or equivalent overseas qualification

or

Where this standard is not able to be met the following alternative criteria for equivalency may be considered by the Course Coordinator: Completed undergraduate degree at AQF7 level from an Australian higher education provider in any discipline (or equivalent overseas qualification) AND at least five years relevant professional and/or industry experience in a health or human welfare studies and services field.

This course is not available to international students. Please enquire online for advice on alternative course options.

Completed undergraduate degree at AQF7 level from an Australian higher education provider in a health or human welfare studies and services field, or equivalent overseas qualification,

OR

Completed undergraduate degree at AQF7 level from an Australian higher education provider in any discipline (or equivalent overseas qualification) AND at least five years relevant professional and/or industry experience in a health or human welfare studies and services field.

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, 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.

Course Specific Requirements

• Completed undergraduate degree at AQF7 level from an Australian higher education provider in a health or human welfare studies and services field, or equivalent overseas qualification, OR
• Completed undergraduate degree at AQF7 level from an Australian higher education provider in any discipline (or equivalent overseas qualification) AND at least five years relevant professional and/or industry experience in a health or human welfare studies and services field.

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.

English Language Requirements

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.

Course Specific Requirements

• 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.

Applicants with higher education study

To be eligible for an offer, you must have completed:

• An Initial Teacher's Education (ITE) degree at Bachelor's level or equivalent qualification such as a Master of Teaching, or;
• the Graduate Certificate of Education, Diploma of Education, or equivalent qualification.

Applicants without an Initial Teacher's Education degree:

To be eligible for an offer, you must have:

• Completed a Certificate IV or equivalent qualification and 3 years industry or teaching experience.

Students intending to articulate to the Master of Education with a specialisation in Applied Learning are strongly recommended to have completed a Cert IV and have 3 years industry or teaching experience.

Domestic:

To be eligible for an offer applicants must have:

An AQF level 7 (or equivalent) career entry level undergraduate degree in Paramedicine from an approved tertiary institution.

OR

An AQF level 5 or 6 qualification that meets registration requirements as a paramedic in Australia AND an AQF level 7 undergraduate degree from an approved tertiary institution in a cognate health profession.

In addition, applicants must:

• Provide a statement from your employer confirming current employment as a paramedic; and
• Have current AHPRA registration in paramedicine without conditions or notations.

This course is not available to international students. Please enquire online for advice on alternative course options.