University of Tasmania Courses

Applicants who have recently completed secondary education

This course uses ATAR and equivalent ranks as part of the admission process. Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers made based on the number of places available.

In 2021, the lowest ATAR to receive an offer into the Bachelor of Science was 65.10. The lowest ATAR to receive an offer may change from year to year based on the number of applications we receive.

Applicants who have recently completed senior secondary studies but have not received an ATAR may still be eligible for admission. We will consider your individual subject results on a case-by-case basis when we assess your application.

Applicants with previous higher education study

To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:

• Completed an undergraduate course at Diploma level or higher (or equivalent); or
• Partially completed a course at Associate Degree level or higher at any Australian higher education provider (or have partially completed an equivalent overseas qualification). Applicants must have completed the equivalent of at least two units of study (equivalent to 25 UTAS credit points). If an applicant has failed any units, the application may be subject to further review before an offer is made; or
• Completed the UTAS University Preparation Program (or an equivalent qualification offered by an Australian University).

Applicants with previous VET / TAFE study

To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have completed a Certificate IV (or equivalent) in any discipline.

Applicants with work and life experience

This course does accept applications based on work or life experience.

Prerequisites

These prerequisites apply to all applicants. Some majors require studies and experience equivalent to satisfactory performance in the following Tasmanian Senior Secondary subjects: Molecular Bioscience and Chemistry require senior secondary level chemistry; Mathematics and Statistics and Decision Science require the completion of Mathematics Methods; Physics requires senior secondary level Physics and Mathematics Methods.

Special consideration

If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors, including economic hardship, serious medical condition, or disability.

We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.

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.

Commencing students must attempt the LANTITE in their first year of study and are required to successfully complete the LANTITE prior to undertaking their final Professional Experience Placement.

Progression to Master of Teaching

To progress into the Master of Teaching component of the course you must attain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5 or above (Credit average) in the first 100 credit points of undergraduate study. If you do not meet this GPA requirement you will be transferred into the Bachelor of Science with full credit. On completion of the Bachelor of Science you may apply to return and complete the Master of Teaching.

For entry into the Graduate Diploma 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 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)

Applicants who have completed secondary education

• This course does not use ATAR as part of the admission process.
• To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have completed the Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) or an equivalent qualification.

Applicants with previous higher education study

• To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have completed at least one unit of study (equivalent to 12.5 UTAS credit points) or completed the university preparatory program or equivalent

Applicants with previous TAFE/VET study

• To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have completed Certificate III or above.

Applications on the basis of work or life experience

• This course accepts applications based on work or life experience.
• Applicants who have not completed senior secondary, tertiary, or TAFE/VET study, but who have relevant work and life experience can complete a personal competency statement.

Applicants who have completed secondary education.

• This course does not use ATAR as part of the admission process.
• To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have completed the Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) or an equivalent qualification.

Applicants with previous higher education study:

• To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have completed at least one unit of study (equivalent to 12.5 UTAS credit points) or completed the university preparatory program or equivalent.

Applicants with previous TAFE/VET study:

• To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have completed Certificate III or above.

Applications on the basis of work or life experience:

• This course accepts applications based on work or life experience.
• Applicants who have not completed senior secondary, tertiary, or TAFE/VET study, but who have relevant work and life experience can complete a personal competency statement.

The Diploma of Education Support is an Exit Only award for students in 42B Associate Degree in Education Support.

The Diploma of Education Support is an Exit Only award for students in 42B Associate Degree in Education Support.

Applicants with higher education study
To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:

• A completed AQF7 bachelor's degree or above, or approved equivalent#, in any discipline.

Applicants with work experience
To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:

• Qualifications, relevant work experience or other special circumstances, as approved by the College Executive Dean or delegated authority.

You must provide evidence to support your application on the basis of work experience, in particular a copy of your CV demonstrating your work experience, and letters of reference from line managers or similar to confirm your work experience. In the case of applicants who have worked as a sole trader or consultant, additional evidence to support the level of experience must be provided.

#An equivalent qualification from an overseas institution as assessed by the University with reference to the equivalencies identified by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR).

Applicants with higher education study
To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:

• A completed AQF7 bachelor's degree or above, or approved equivalent#, in any discipline.

Applicants with work experience
To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:

• Qualifications, relevant work experience or other special circumstances, as approved by the College Executive Dean or delegated authority.

You must provide evidence to support your application on the basis of work experience, in particular a copy of your CV demonstrating your work experience, and letters of reference from line managers or similar to confirm your work experience. In the case of applicants who have worked as a sole trader or consultant, additional evidence to support the level of experience must be provided.

#An equivalent qualification from an overseas institution as assessed by the University with reference to the equivalencies identified by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR).

English Language Requirements
International students must also provide evidence that they have met the minimum English Language Test Score requirements forPostgraduate coursework programs as published in the University's English Language Requirements. These tests must have beencompleted in the 24 months preceding the application date.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Please note the closing time and date for receipt of applications for 2024 (Semester 2 commencement) is 11:59PM (AEDT) Thursday 14th March 2024.

Admission to the Master of Speech Pathology is highly competitive and achieving the entry requirements does not guarantee an offer for this course. Applicants who meet the entry requirements are ranked and the number of offers are made based on the number of places available.

- This course requires a minimum GPA of 5 for prior tertiary education and equivalent ranks as part of the admission process.

Applicants must have completed a Bachelor or Master degree (other than Speech Pathology) from an Australian university or equivalent, and have completed, in the last 5 years, the equivalent of:

- one unit (12.5 credit points or equivalent) of human anatomy, including detailed head, neck and thorax anatomy
- one unit (12.5 credit points or equivalent) of linguistics
- one unit (12.5 credit points or equivalent) of study in research methods and/or evidence-based practice.

Applicants requiring additional study to meet pre-requisites should see 50G Undergraduate Certificate in Allied Health. Those units that are accepted as prerequisites for M7G are:

• CXA112 Anatomy and Physiology of Head, Neck and Thorax
• CXA113 Introduction to Linguistics for Speech Pathology
• Either one of the Research Methods units in the Certificate (CZZ103, PSY211, CXA328)

Safety In Practice Requirements
This course includes compulsory Professional Experience Placements. You must meet the College of Health and Medicine's Safety in Practice Requirements before census date of the first semester of your course. The safety in practice requirements are completed separately to the course admission application.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Please note the closing time and date for receipt of applications for 2024 (Semester 2 commencement) is 11:59PM (AEDT) Thursday 14th March 2024.

English Language Requirements

IELTS Academic minimum score of 7.0 overall and a minimum score of 7.0 in each individual band OR successfully* completed a minimum of 12 months of full-time (or equivalent) studies undertaken at institutions in Australia, UK, US, Singapore, Canada or NZ within the previous 24 months. Conditional offers may be made, however, evidence of meeting English Language requirements must be provided before applicants commence study.
*Good academic progress must have been made with passes in more than 50% of enrolment in any given semester.
The IELTS result must be no older than two years and six months at the expected course commencement date.

This requirement will not be waived.We will accept comparable scores from equivalent English language tests.

All Other Requirements

Admission to the Master of Speech Pathology is highly competitive and achieving the entry requirements does not guarantee an offer for this course. Applicants who meet the entry requirements are ranked and the number of offers are made based on the number of places available.
- This course requires a minimum GPA of 5 for prior tertiary education and equivalent ranks as part of the admission process.

Applicants must have completed a Bachelor or Master degree (other than Speech Pathology) from an Australian university or equivalent, and have completed, in the last 5 years, the equivalent of:
- one unit (12.5 credit points or equivalent) of human anatomy, including detailed head, neck and thorax anatomy
- one unit (12.5 credit points or equivalent) of linguistics
- one unit (12.5 credit points or equivalent) of study in research methods and/or evidence-based practice.

Applicants requiring additional study to meet pre-requisites should see 50G Undergraduate Certificate in Allied Health. Those units that are accepted as prerequisites for M7G are:

• CXA112 Anatomy and Physiology of Head, Neck and Thorax
• CXA113 Introduction to Linguistics for Speech Pathology
• Either one of the Research Methods units in the Certificate (CZZ103, PSY211, CXA328)

Safety In Practice Requirements

This course includes compulsory Professional Experience Placements. You must meet the College of Health and Medicine's Safety in Practice Requirements before census date of the first semester of your course. The safety in practice requirements are completed separately to the course admission application.

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 admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study.

This course does not use ATAR as part of the assessment process.

To be eligible for an offer, domestic applicants from all educational backgrounds must:

• Meet the University's General Entry Requirements based on your prior studies and experience; and
• If applying from within Tasmania, successfully complete an audition and interview in person on-campus in Hobart; or
• If applying from interstate, successfully complete an audition by submitting a private internet link, USB, CD or DVD of your audition repertoire in lieu of a live audition in Hobart, and interview over the phone/internet.

Learn more about the audition process in the Audition Information Guide (PDF 1.6 MB) or call 1300 363 864 or enquire online.

We recommend pre-tertiary TASC subjects in music at the senior secondary level or equivalent, but this is not a prerequisite for admission. AMEB qualification of Grade 7 (performance) and Grade 5 (theory) may be advantageous in some specialisations, but not a prerequisite for admission.

If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors, including economic hardship, serious medical condition or disability.

We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.

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 admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study.

This course does not use ATAR as part of the assessment process.

To be eligible for an offer, domestic applicants from all educational backgrounds must:

• Meet the University's General Entry Requirements based on your prior studies and experience; and
• If applying from within Tasmania, successfully complete an audition and interview in person on-campus in Hobart; or
• If applying from interstate, successfully complete an audition by submitting a private internet link, USB, CD or DVD of your audition repertoire in lieu of a live audition in Hobart, and interview over the phone/internet.

Learn more about the audition process in the Audition Information Guide (PDF 1.6 MB) or call 1300 363 864 or enquire online.

We recommend pre-tertiary TASC subjects in music at the senior secondary level or equivalent, but this is not a prerequisite for admission. AMEB qualification of Grade 7 (performance) and Grade 5 (theory) may be advantageous in some specialisations, but not a prerequisite for admission.

If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors, including economic hardship, serious medical condition or disability.

We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.

A full four year Australian Bachelor of Engineering degree, or equivalent.

A full four year Australian Bachelor of Engineering degree, or equivalent.

International students with English as a second language will need to have an IELTS score of 6.0, with no band less than 6.0.

• An undergraduate degree from an Australian higher education institution or the equivalent standard in any other institutions; or
• A Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma; or
• A qualification of AQF Level 6 or equivalent and a minimum of three years managerial working experience.

The duration of the program will depend on your background (see Course Structure tab). Holders of a cognate undergraduate degree or two years work experience are eligible for advanced standing (i.e. normally 4 x transition units included in the course) reducing the course duration and number of units required to be completed.

A cognate undergraduate degree would be in the same or related area eg, maritime management, maritime operation, logistics management, supply chain management, and business management; or any Bachelor degree with a major in business, logistics management, and supply chain management

Cognate industry experience would be in the fields of maritime, transport, logistics and supply chain.

• An undergraduate degree from an Australian higher education institution or the equivalent standard in any other institutions; or
• A Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma; or
• A qualification of AQF Level 6 or equivalent and a minimum of three years managerial working experience.
• International students with English as a second language will need to have an IELTS score of 6.0, with no band less than 6.0.

The duration of the program will depend on your background (see Course Structure tab). Holders of a cognate undergraduate degree or two year work experience are eligible for advanced standing (i.e. normally 1 semester of credit) and hence, a reduced duration (1.5 years).

A cognate undergraduate degree would be in the same or related area eg, maritime management, maritime operation, logistics management, supply chain management, and business management; or any Bachelor degree with a major in business, logistics management, and supply chain management

Cognate industry experience would be in the fields of maritime, transport, logistics and supply chain.

The College of Sciences and Engineering may accept as a candidate for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Maritime Management a person who has:

* An undergraduate degree of an Australian higher education institution or the equivalent standard in any other institution and at least two years' work experience (NOTE 1.); or,

* A Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Maritime Management or a related discipline; or,

* A professional qualification such as a Certificate of Competency as a Master Class 1 (Unlimited) or Chief Engineer and at least two years' work experience; or,

* If a first degree or professional qualification is not held, candidates may apply to the Department of Maritime and Logistics Management for consideration as a candidate. These applicants are assessed on their work experience, current managerial responsibilities and any other qualifications.

* Applicants intending to undertake Maritime Technology Specialisation must have:

An undergraduate degree in engineering; or
A Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Engineering; or
A professional qualification in engineering such as a Certificate of Competency Chief Engineer or Engineer Class 2.

NOTE: An applicant lacking the requirement of at least two year's work experience will normally need to complete Graduate Certificate in Maritime Management before being admitted to MBA in Maritime Management. In some instances, however, students may be admitted directly to MBA in Maritime Management but will still need to successfully complete all four units in their first semester of enrolment (i.e. the equivalent of Graduate Certificate in Maritime Management) in order to be allowed to continue in the course.

The College of Sciences and Engineering may accept as a candidate for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Maritime Management a person who has:

* An undergraduate degree of an Australian higher education institution or the equivalent standard in any other institution and at least two years' work experience (NOTE 1.); or,

* A Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Maritime Management or a related discipline; or,

* A professional qualification such as a Certificate of Competency as a Master Class 1 (Unlimited) or Chief Engineer and at least two years' work experience; or,

* If a first degree or professional qualification is not held, candidates may apply to the Department of Maritime and Logistics Management for consideration as a candidate. These applicants are assessed on their work experience, current managerial responsibilities and any other qualifications.

* Applicants intending to undertake Maritime Technology Specialisation must have:

An undergraduate degree in engineering; or
A Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Engineering; or
A professional qualification in engineering such as a Certificate of Competency Chief Engineer or Engineer Class 2.

NOTE: An applicant lacking the requirement of at least two year's work experience will normally need to complete Graduate Certificate in Maritime Management before being admitted to MBA in Maritime Management. In some instances, however, students may be admitted directly to MBA in Maritime Management but will still need to successfully complete all four units in their first semester of enrolment (i.e. the equivalent of Graduate Certificate in Maritime Management) in order to be allowed to continue in the course.

International students with English as a second language will need to have a minimum IELTS score of 6.0, with no band less than 6.0.

An undergraduate degree of an Australian higher education institution or the equivalent standard in any other institution and at least two years' work experience; or

A professional qualification such as a Certificate of Competency as a Master Class 1 (Unlimited) or Engineer Class 1/Chief Engineer (Unlimited) and at least two years' work experience; or

A Graduate Certificate in Maritime Management; or

If a first degree or professional qualification is not held, candidates may apply to the Department of Maritime and Logistics Management for consideration of their eligibility. These applicants are assessed on their work experience, other qualifications and current managerial responsibilities.

Applicants who plan to undertake the two Maritime Technology units JEE504 and JEE529 must have:

• An undergraduate degree in engineering; or
• A Graduate Certificate in Engineering; or
• A professional qualification in engineering such as a Certificate of Competency Chief Engineer or Engineer Class 2

An undergraduate degree of an Australian higher education institution or the equivalent standard in any other institution and at least two years' work experience; or

A professional qualification such as a Certificate of Competency as a Master Class 1 (Unlimited) or Engineer Class 1/Chief Engineer (Unlimited) and at least two years' work experience; or

A Graduate Certificate in Maritime Management; or

If a first degree or professional qualification is not held, candidates may apply to the Department of Maritime and Logistics Management for consideration of their eligibility. These applicants are assessed on their work experience, other qualifications and current managerial responsibilities.

Applicants who plan to undertake the two Maritime Technology units JEE504 and JEE529 must have:

• An undergraduate degree in engineering; or
• A Graduate Certificate in Engineering; or
• A professional qualification in engineering such as a Certificate of Competency Chief Engineer or Engineer Class 2

International students with English as a second language will also need to have an IELTS score of 6, with no band less than 6.