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University of Southern Queensland (USQ) Courses

Masters (Coursework)

Toowoomba
Get your career as a software developer underway. You'll have the opportunity to complete a range of industry-relevant software development courses.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
  • Completion of an Australian university three year Bachelor degree in any area, or equivalent
    or
  • A minimum of five years' professional work experience equivalent to a qualification at AQF Level 7.
Work and life experience

You may be able to use your work experience and other adjustment factors to increase your selection rank and meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pathways

UniSQ offers a number of bachelor degrees for you to study to help you meet the entry requirements for your chosen degree.

Intake Months
Feb, May, Sep
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$8,948 per year
Graduate Satisfaction
90.70%

Masters (Coursework)

External, Distance
If you have: successfully graduated with an Australian 3-year undergraduate engineering program degree in electrical engineering, successfully graduated with an equivalent recognised international degree to an Australian Bachelor of Technology (Electrical or Power Engineering) or Bachelor of...
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements

Find the entry requirements most relevant to you.

  • Australian university three year Bachelor degree in engineering science or engineering technology in the relevant specialisation area, or equivalent.
  • A minimum of five years' relevant professional work experience.
  • Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident; citizen of New Zealand or holder of a 457 visa with a duration of at least three years.
English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree 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.

Inherent requirements

There are inherent requirements that must be met in order to successfully complete this degree. Inherent requirements are fundamental skills, capabilities and knowledge that students must be able to demonstrate in order to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the degree, while maintaining the academic integrity of the degree. Please read and understand the inherent requirements specific to the Master of Engineering Practice before applying.

If you think you may experience any problems meeting inherent requirements, you can talk to a Student Equity Officer about reasonable adjustments that may be put in place to assist you. Any reasonable adjustments made must not fundamentally change the nature of the inherent requirement.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Intake Months
Feb, May, Sep
Study Mode
Online
Domestic Tuition Fees
$8,948 per year

Graduate Diploma

Springfield, Toowoomba
If you don't have a bachelor qualification in the business area, and want to go on to study the Master of Business, the Business Foundation specialisation can be an ideal start for you. Combine your studies in Business Foundations with elective business courses to tailor your unique career path.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
  • Completion of an Australian university bachelor degree in any area, or equivalent.
    or
  • A minimum of three years' professional work experience, or equivalent. Further information on admission through work experience is available.
Tafe (VET) qualification

If you have completed a qualification from a TAFE or qualified private provider, you may be able to use these qualifications to meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

Work and life experience

You may be able to use your work experience and other adjustment factors to increase your selection rank and meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree 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.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

Intake Months
Feb, May, Sep
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$16,323 per year

Graduate Certificate

Springfield, Toowoomba
Gain the skills and knowledge needed to mitigate the serious cyber security risks organisations face with UniSQ's Managing Cyber Risk specialisation.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
  • Completion of an Australian university Bachelor degree in any area, or equivalent.
    or
  • A minimum of three years' professional work experience, or equivalent. Further information on admission through work experience is available.
English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree 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.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

UniSQ offers a number of bachelor degrees for you to study to help you meet the entry requirements for your chosen degree.

Intake Months
Feb, May, Sep
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$8,160 per year

Graduate Certificate

Are you passionate about the wellbeing of children, young adults and families? UniSQ's Graduate Certificate of Counselling (Child, Youth and Family Therapy) will equip you in skills of child abuse prevention and intervention, along with relationship, family, child and youth counselling.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
  • A bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in any area from a recognised university.
English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree 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.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

UniSQ offers a number of bachelor degrees for you to study to help you meet the entry requirements for your chosen degree.

Intake Months
Feb, May, Sep
Domestic Tuition Fees
$13,320 per year

Masters (Coursework)

Springfield
Study the Master of Business (Organisational Project Management) and develop the skills needed to establish effective structures, systems and processes for organisations.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
  • Completion of an approved Bachelor degree in the area of business, or equivalent
    or
  • equivalent minimum of three years professional work experience (at Skill level 1 -3).
English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree 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.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Special conditions apply to the Organisational Project Management advanced specialisation. Review details in the UniSQ Handbook before submitting your work experience application.
Pathways

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

Intake Months
Feb, May, Sep
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$16,323 per year

Bachelor (Honours)

External, Distance
Acquire the instruments you need to control your engineering future.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements

Find the entry requirements most relevant to you.

Recent secondary education
Adjusted
Entry score including adjustment factors (additional points given in certain circumstances).
Unadjusted
Entry score not including adjustment factors.
ATAR
The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a percentile rank used to assess the results of high-school applicants for undergraduate entry into university.
71.00
80.00
Pre-requisites
  • Subject pre-requisites: English (Units 3 & 4, C), Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C), or equivalent
  • Recommended prior study: Physics (Units 3 & 4, C), or equivalent
Inherent requirements

There are inherent requirements that must be met in order to successfully complete this degree. Inherent requirements are fundamental skills, capabilities and knowledge that students must be able to demonstrate in order to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the degree, while maintaining the academic integrity of the degree. Please read and understand the inherent requirements specific to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) before applying.

If you think you may experience any problems meeting inherent requirements, you can talk to a Student Equity Officer about reasonable adjustments that may be put in place to assist you. Any reasonable adjustments made must not fundamentally change the nature of the inherent requirement.

Further admission information

Adjustments are additional points given in certain circumstances that may increase your Rank. Find out if you qualify for any adjustment factor pathways such as educational disadvantage where you live, and subjects you passed.

UniSQ is committed to greater admissions transparency. Learn more about the education and work experience, as well as average Ranks for this degrees' student cohort from the previous year.

Tafe (VET) qualification

If you have completed a qualification from a TAFE or qualified private provider, you may be able to use these qualifications to meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

Work and life experience

You may be able to use your work experience and other adjustment factors to increase your selection rank and meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

If you identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent you may be eligible to enter the Indigenous Higher Education (IHEPP) program.

Intake Months
Feb, May, Sep
Study Mode
Online
Domestic Tuition Fees
$8,948 per year
ATAR
71

Graduate Diploma

Springfield, Toowoomba
Intake Months
Feb, May, Sep
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
86.10%

Graduate Certificate

External, Distance
Are you a primary or secondary teacher wanting to expand your qualifications into early childhood education? The Graduate Certificate of Early Childhood Education and Care provides you with essential qualifications to deliver crucial early childhood and Kindergarten learning.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements

Find the entry requirements most relevant to you.

  • Completion of an undergraduate initial teacher education qualification in Primary or Secondary Education which leads to teacher registration, such as a Bachelor of Education.
    or
  • Completion of a postgraduate initial teacher education qualification in Primary or Secondary Education which leads to teacher registration, such as a Master of Learning and Teaching.
English language requirements

English language requirements apply to applicants whose previous undergraduate study was completed in a country other than Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom or the United States of America or undertaken in a language other than English. Applicants from a non-English speaking background must attain an IELTS score of at least 6.5 with a minimum of 6.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking.

Additional requirements for placements

You must be able to meet the physical and other professional requirements of professional experience placements within this degree.

Some childcare centres may require evidence of vaccination prior to undertaking professional experience at the site.

State law in Queensland (Australia) requires that all adults working/undertaking professional experience/researching with children under the age of 18, are required to hold a current Positive Exemption Card (Blue Card) or hold a valid Working with Children Check. Students in other Australian states or in overseas contexts need to ensure they have complied with the equivalent requirements and have registered the details with the UniSQ Education Placement Office.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Intake Months
Feb, May, Sep
Study Mode
Online
Domestic Tuition Fees
$2,220 per year
Graduate Satisfaction
81.80%

Masters (Coursework)

External, Distance
Become a specialist in the nuances of working with children, young people and families, and have a positive impact on your community.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements

There are two different admission requirement processes depending on whether you are applying for the qualifying Master of Counselling, or the Master of Counselling (Advanced Entry).

Pathway 1: Qualifying Master of Counselling

  • Completion of an Australian university 3-year bachelor degree, or equivalent, in any area.
  • Completion of at least 50% of the Graduate Diploma of Counselling at UniSQ, or equivalent qualification from another institution, and have a grade point average (GPA) of 4 or higher for the Capstone Project research option, and a GPA of 5 or higher for the Research Project option.
  • Participate in group reflection with members of School staff and other applicants.
  • Provide a report addressing the following selection criteria (informed by the PACFA Training Standards and UniSQ's inherent requirements). Write a statement of no more than 2 pages that addresses:
    1. Studying for (or holding) a Graduate Diploma of Counselling (UniSQ) with evidence of GPA.
    2. Applicants not currently enrolled in a UniSQ Graduate Diploma of Counselling must supply names and contact details of two referees (preferably including a professional report from an academic, a counsellor, a psychologist, a social worker, or similar professional).
    3. Effective relationship skills, attitudes, and behaviours.
    4. Demonstrated life maturity.
    5. Openness to receiving, considering, and integrating feedback.
    6. Commitment to ethical, professional and trustworthy behaviour.
    7. Commitment to engage fully in the process of counselling training.
    8. Willingness to attend a group reflection with members of school staff and other applicants.
English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree 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.

Additional requirements for placements

All students must provide the following documents prior to commencing clinical placements:

  • Blue Card or Working with Children Check
  • Australian Police Certificate
  • Resume
  • UniSQ Placement Request form
  • a signed UniSQ Student Declaration.
Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

Intake Months
Feb, May, Sep
Study Mode
Online
Domestic Tuition Fees
$25,760 per year

Masters (Coursework)

External, Distance
Do you have a bachelor degree or extensive industry experience and want to increase your employability or change your career?
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 and this degree 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.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

UniSQ offers a number of bachelor degrees for you to study to help you meet the entry requirements for your chosen degree.

Intake Months
Feb, May, Sep
Study Mode
Online
Domestic Tuition Fees
$8,380 per year

Graduate Certificate

External, Distance
Intake Months
Feb, May, Sep
Study Mode
Online