The University of Queensland (UQ) Courses

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
• to have completed post-secondary study, plus 5 years of full-time equivalent work experience, or
• 7 years of full-time equivalent work experience.

• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
• to have completed post-secondary study, plus 5 years of full-time equivalent work experience, or
• 7 years of full-time equivalent work experience.

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 a relevant discipline (see below), or
• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) which includes all of the relevant discipline content (see below), 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 Data Science.

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 studies in at least 3 courses in mathematics, 2 courses in statistics or probability and 3 courses in computer sciences.

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

Relevant disciplines include information technology, computer science, statistics, mathematics, engineering, physics and actuarial studies.

If your bachelor's degree was not awarded in a relevant discipline, you must have successfully completed the following discipline content in your tertiary studies (for entry into the 2 year degree only):

• calculus or advanced mathematics or higher mathematics or mathematical analysis, and
• at least 2 courses from the following content areas (courses must be from two different content areas):
• linear algebra
• programming or C Language or object oriented (OOP) or java/software engineering
• databases or data structures or algorithms or data mining
• probability or statistics
• computational mathematics or numerical analysis or differential equations or multivariate analysis

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 Fire Safety Engineering field of study, relevant disciplines civil engineering, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering or structural 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.
• For the Urban Water Engineering field of study, relevant disciplines include chemical engineering, civil engineering or environment engineering.

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 International Relations (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 International Relations 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 (see below) with documented evidence (such as references).

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 International Relations 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 peace and conflict studies, international relations, history, political science, sociology, cultural studies, economics or political economy, anthropology, ethnography or law.

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

Relevant work experience 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 organisations, government agencies, social movements, and the international business community, and
• a demonstration of basic 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.

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

• 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), or
• to have completed post-secondary studies 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 computer science or software engineering, or
• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) which includes all of the relevant discipline content (see below), or
• to have completed post-secondary studies 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.

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

Relevant work experience includes professional experience in software development or engineering, cyber security analysis or architecture, data engineering or science, machine learning, computer networks or statistical analysis that involves programming experience and work experience in at least two of the following areas:

• computer organisation or computer architecture or computer systems
• computer networks or communication networks
• operating systems
• databases or information systems
• probability and statistics

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.

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or
• to have completed post-secondary studies and have 2 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience in environmental health or related public health setting. Applications based on post-secondary study and work experience will be assessed individually.

• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or
• to have completed post-secondary studies and have 2 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience in environmental health or related public health setting. Applications based on post-secondary study and work experience will be assessed individually.

Relevant disciplines include nursing, paramedicine, environmental technology, medicine, environmental management, public health management, environmental science, science and health sciences.

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
• a Graduate Certificate in Governance and Public Policy from the university.

• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
• a Graduate Certificate in Governance and Public Policy from the university.

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 or graduate diploma or master's degree in any discipline, 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 Cyber Security.

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

For the Leadership field of study, you'll also need:

• 2 years of supervisory or management experience, such as managing a team or people, client accounts or major projects, resource planning, or direct responsibility for financial delegations.

* 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 1.5 years

• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or
• a graduate certificate or graduate diploma or master's degree in a relevant discipline (see below).

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

For the Leadership field of study, you'll also need:

• 5 years of supervisory or management experience, such as managing a team or people, client accounts or major projects, resource planning, or direct responsibility for financial delegations.

* 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.

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

• For the Cyber Defence field of study, relevant disciplines include computer science, information technology, computer engineering, mechatronics, electrical and electronic engineering, mathematics or software engineering.
• For the Cyber Criminology field of study, relevant disciplines include sociology, criminology, criminal justice and crime science.
• For the Cryptography field of study, relevant disciplines include mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics, actuarial science and information technology.
• For the Leadership field of study, relevant disciplines include commerce, management, business, accounting, information technology, computer science and leadership.

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, with first-year, university-level chemistry or biology, or
• 2 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience in food science, food technology or food engineering.

• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, with first-year, university-level chemistry or biology, or
• 2 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience in food science, food technology or food engineering.

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or
• a graduate certificate or graduate diploma in magnetic resonance technology.

• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or
• a graduate certificate or graduate diploma in magnetic resonance technology.

Relevant disciplines include mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, medical imaging, medical radiation, radiography, allied health, biomedical engineering, engineering, and computer science

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

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

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

Relevant disciplines include economics, business, or commerce; or a bachelor's degree containing at least 4 courses in any 3 of the following areas:

• microeconomics
• macroeconomics
• statistics
• mathematics

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or
• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, plus 1 year full-time equivalent relevant work experience in a healthcare, public health or research setting, or
• to have completed post-secondary studies and have 2 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience in a healthcare, public health or research setting.

• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or
• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, plus 1 year full-time equivalent relevant work experience in a healthcare, public health or research setting, or
• to have completed post-secondary studies and have 2 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience in a healthcare, public health or research setting.

Relevant disciplines include advanced sciences, behavioural and social sciences, biomedical sciences, biostatistics, counselling, dentistry and oral health, development studies, environmental health, environmental science, exercise and sport science, food science, health economics, health management, mathematics, medicine and medical sciences, nursing, nutrition, occupational health and safety, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physiotherapy, psychology, public health and health sciences, science, sociology, speech therapy, and veterinary sciences.