University of Southern Queensland (USQ) Courses

• Completion of a bachelor degree, or equivalent, in creative arts or a related discipline, with a minimum Grade Point Average of 5.0.
• Submit a proposal outlining the initial direction of your Honours research (750 words).
• Have an interview with relevant supervisor/s (telephone or face-to-face). This will be in addition to having a 5.0 (or above) GPA.

Some consideration for significant professional practice can be given to applicants at the discretion of the School of Creative Arts. Specific entry requirements can be:

• credit level (grade point average of 5.0/7 i.e. 71.4 per cent) in the entire degree and permission of the School of Creative Arts
• a grade point average of 5/7 (71.4 per cent) across all levels in the proposed major study
• a grade point average of 5.2/7 (74.3 per cent) in the third level of the program (i.e. Major and Option), including an 'A' or better level pass in at least one course of the major
• grades of 'A' or High Distinction in all courses in the third-level of the major
• for a candidate with equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience by special permission of the School of Creative Arts.

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.

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.

• Completed a 3-year bachelor degree in the area of nursing from an Australian university, or equivalent.
• Hold a current Professional Registration as a Division 1 nurse, or equivalent, with either Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or relevant regulatory body in applicant's home country.

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.

• Completed a 3-year bachelor degree in the area of nursing from an Australian university, or equivalent.
• Hold a current Professional Registration as a Division 1 nurse, or equivalent, with either Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or relevant regulatory body in applicant's home country.

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.

• Completed a 3-year bachelor degree in the area of nursing from an Australian university, or equivalent.
• Hold a current Professional Registration as a Division 1 nurse, or equivalent, with either Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or relevant regulatory body in applicant's home country.

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.

• Completed a 3-year bachelor degree in the area of nursing from an Australian university, or equivalent.
• Hold a current Professional Registration as a Division 1 nurse, or equivalent, with either Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or relevant regulatory body in applicant's home country.

Some courses within this degree are designed specifically to develop advanced mental health nurse knowledge and skills, therefore have the following requirements:

• MHN5120: this course is suitable for those nurses new to the mental health area and nurses not currently working in a mental health specific setting.
• MHN5160: this course builds on foundational content in MHN5120. It is recommended but not required that you are currently working as a nurse in a mental health specific setting.
• MHN5180: this course requires students to reflect on clinical nursing practice specific to a mental health environment. To best support your success, evidence of six months reflective practice (clinical supervision) is required from enrolment into the course.

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.

• Completed a 3-year bachelor degree in the area of nursing from an Australian university, or equivalent.
• Hold a current Professional Registration as a Division 1 nurse, or equivalent, with either Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or relevant regulatory body in applicant's home country.

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.

• Completed a 3-year bachelor degree, or equivalent, in the area of nursing from a recognised university.
• Hold a current professional registration as a Division 1 Nurse, or equivalent, with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or relevant regulatory body in applicant's home country.

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.

• Completed a 3-year bachelor degree in the area of nursing from an Australian university, or equivalent.
• Hold a current Professional Registration as a Division 1 nurse, or equivalent, with either Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or relevant regulatory body in applicant's home country.
• Provide written confirmation from your manager stating that you are currently employed as a Registered Nurse and can complete the required hours of clinical mentorship in your workplace.

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.