Bachelor of International Studies in Brisbane

Graduate Certificate in Global Development

Graduate Certificate

Nathan

The Graduate Certificate of Global Development gives you an introduction to policy, politics and power dynamics related to development and sustainability, climate change, global health and more.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Global Development, a student must:

hold any Bachelor degree (or higher) from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 scale) OR
have a minimum of three years equivalent full-time professional work or relevant work experience
have a combination of alternative admission criteria such as formal, informal and non-formal learning deemed to be equivalent to either of the above.

Duration

0.5 year full-time, 1 year part-time

Study Mode

In person, Online

Graduate Satisfaction

89.50%

Master of Global Development

Masters (Coursework)

Nathan

In a world where change is the only constant, the Master of Global Development will give you a deep understanding of policy, politics, people and power in the modern world.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Global Development, a student must:

hold any Bachelor degree (or higher) from a recognised University (or another tertiary institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 scale) OR
hold a related Bachelor degree or Graduate Certificate (or higher) from a recognised University (or another tertiary institution of equivalent standing) - students will be eligible for 40 credit points of advanced standing OR
hold a related Bachelor Honours or Graduate Diploma (or higher) from a recognised University (or another tertiary institution of equivalent standing) - students will be eligible for 80 credit points of advanced standing OR
have a combination of alternative admission criteria such as formal, informal and non-formal learning deemed to be equivalent to one of the above.

Duration

2 years full-time, 4 years part-time

Study Mode

In person, Online

Domestic Tuition Fees

$26,000 per year / $52,000 total

International Tuition Fees

$30,500 per year / $61,000 total

Graduate Satisfaction

89.50%

Masters of International Relations / Peace and Conflict Studies

Masters (Coursework)

St Lucia

Graduate with two sought-after Masters qualifications, ready to engage in the fields of conflict resolution, aid and development.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

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, plus the Graduate Certificate in International Relations from UQ, or the Graduate Certificate in Mediation and Conflict Resolution from UQ, or the Graduate Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies from UQ, with a GPA of 4.0, or
a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline (see below) with a GPA of 5.0, plus 3 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience (see below).

The listed grade point averages (GPA) are on a 7-point scale. Applications based on work experience will be individually assessed.

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, plus the Graduate Certificate in International Relations from UQ, or the Graduate Certificate in Mediation and Conflict Resolution from UQ, or the Graduate Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies from UQ, with a GPA of 4.0, or
a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline (see below) with a GPA of 5.0, plus 3 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience (see below).

The listed grade point averages (GPA) are on a 7-point scale. Applications based on work experience will be individually assessed.

Relevant disciplines for previous qualifications

Relevant disciplines include peace and conflict studies, international relations, political science, sociology, cultural studies, history, economics/political economy, anthropology or ethnography, and Law.

Relevant work experience

Relevant work experience, which should be supported with evidence (see below), may be paid or voluntary and includes:

work in planning, management and/or implementation of international policy and/or governance initiatives, including work for international organisations, non-governmental organisation, government agencies, social movements, and the international business community, or
work in a relevant peace and conflict organisation including community organisations, non-governmental organisations, government agencies, or other cognate organisation, that may include work experience in planning, research, management, implementation or evaluation of domestic or international peacebuilding, mediation, conflict resolution, transitional justice and cognate efforts to manage conflict or facilitate peace, and
a demonstration of computer literacy, research and writing skills, and the ability to work collaboratively.

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.

Equivalent subjects


Subject	Qualification equivalent

English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Masters of International Relations / Peace and Conflict Studies are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Need help meeting the entry requirements?

We can help you meet the academic or English language requirements for your preferred program.

Learn about pathway options

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

Duration

2 years full-time

International Tuition Fees

$41,120 per year / $82,240 total

Graduate Satisfaction

81.10%

Bachelor of International Studies (Honours)

Bachelor (Honours)

St Lucia

Pursue a career anywhere in the world with the Honours degree that elevates your already thorough knowledge of global issues from social science perspectives and your enhanced capacity for cross-cultural understanding.

Entry Requirements

Prerequisites

Bachelor of International Studies from the University (or equivalent) in a relevant major, or the relevant Honours entry courses; and
have gained a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale (or higher set by the Head of School for specific fields of study); or

satisfy the executive dean that the person is qualified to undertake the program based on the person's academic records and subject to completion of additional work, if set.

Other Entry Requirements

The head of school may limit places depending on supervisor availability.
Once eligibility is established, entry is via a competitive selection process based on GPA.

Prerequisites

Bachelor of International Studies from the University (or equivalent) in a relevant major, or the relevant Honours entry courses; and
have gained a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale (or higher set by the Head of School for specific fields of study); or

satisfy the executive dean that the person is qualified to undertake the program based on the person's academic records and subject to completion of additional work, if set.

Other Entry Requirements

The head of school may limit places depending on supervisor availability.
Once eligibility is established, entry is via a competitive selection process based on GPA.

Minimum entry score

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the minimum entry score you need to be considered for this program.

Use the minimum entry score as a guide. Your score must be at least equivalent to the required Australian Year 12 ATAR score. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects


Subject	Qualification equivalent

English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of International Studies (Honours) are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Additional application information

Individual schools may have additional requirements and/or specific closing dates for applications. Please refer to the The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Honours website for administering school contact details.

Intake Months

Feb

Duration

1 year full-time

International Tuition Fees

$41,120 per year / $41,120 total

Graduate Satisfaction

81.10%