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    Postgraduate International Qualifying Program

    University of New England

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    Australia, Armidale

    University RankQS Ranking
    1165

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Advanced Diploma

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    116073H

    Campuses

    Armidale Campus

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesFebruary-2026
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    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 1 trimester(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 9,768  / year
    Next Intake February-2026

    Postgraduate International Qualifying Program

    About

    Course information

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    Our Postgraduate International Qualifying Program is designed to provide you with the skills you need to succeed in postgraduate-level studies at UNE. If you don't already meet the requirements for admission to select Masters degrees at UNE, this non-award program provides you with a pathway to become eligible. From business administration and management to information technology, cybersecurity or agriculture, the Postgraduate International Qualifying Program will set you on the path to your dream UNE Masters degree.

    Why study the Postgraduate International Qualifying Program with UNE?
    This program teaches academic writing skills, research skills, and critical thinking skills in an Australian context, with the intention of preparing you for admission to the following UNE courses:

    • Master of Business Administration (International)
    • Master of Cybersecurity and Computing
    • Master of Information Technology
    • Master of Science in Agriculture.

    In addition to providing a pathway to admission to a Masters degree, the skillsets gained during the Postgraduate International Qualifying Program are highly valuable and transferable across many careers and workplaces.

    What makes our course different?
    This course has been tailored to the unique academic standards and cultural contexts of Australia, ensuring you are fully prepared to thrive when you commence your chosen course. When you study the Postgraduate International Qualifying Program with UNE, you will have opportunities to:

    • Develop the foundational skillsets needed to succeed in postgraduate-level studies at UNE, positioned in the context of Australian higher education.
    • Undertake one academic unit from the Masters degree you're studying to be eligible for, and receive this unit credited towards that course.
    • Benefit from the knowledge and teaching experience of our expert academics, who have a long history of providing students like you with the guidance you need to continuously improve and reach your full potential.
    • Join us on campus in Armidale and take advantage of our small staff-student ratio and supportive environment.

    We’re highly rated – year after year, students award UNE 5-star ratings in The Good Universities Guide for Overall Experience and Student Support, so when you study with us, you know you are in good hands.

    Study on campus
    Many of our students choose to take advantage of the on-campus lifestyle in Armidale, in the beautiful New England region, with access to unparalleled support, accommodation and sporting facilities. These students are often starting their first degree and have left school recently. Through access to academic and career support they get a fantastic start to their careers.

    * 24/7 tutor support includes: essay feedback (within 24 hours); live chat 24/7 for generic feedback on academic writing; and subject-specific help at a foundation or first-year level for subjects including mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, business, accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics. There are also a wide range of workshops, resources and courses available in academic skills support to assist you and help you to succeed.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Postgraduate Academic Entry Requirements

    To qualify for admission into UNE postgraduate programs you must have completed an educational qualification considered to be at least comparable to an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) bachelor degree. Check your program listing in the Course Guide for specific entry requirements.

    English Program Requirements

    Criteria you need to meet

    IELTS Academic

    English Test Overall Listening Reading Writing Speaking
    IELTS Academic 6.0 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5

    The English Language Requirements for admission into this course require the minimum scores shown above. Test results must be attained within 2 years of the date of application for admission.


    Criteria you need to meet

    TOEFL

    English Test Overall Listening Reading Writing Speaking
    Computer-based test 213 N/A N/A N/A N/A
    Internet-based test 79 N/A N/A 22 N/A

    The English Language Requirements for admission into this course require the minimum scores shown above. Test results must be attained within 2 years of the date of application for admission.

    Career

    Career outcomes

    Many international students who have completed this program go on to have rewarding careers in a broad range of areas. Whatever you aspire to study, this program opens the door to studying a postgraduate tertiary degree at UNE in a range of areas, such as:

    • business administration and management
    • science and technology
    • cybersecurity
    • agriculture.
    Other career information

    The program teaches academic writing skills, research skills, and critical thinking skills in an Australian context. These skills are valuable and transferable across many careers and workplaces.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 9,768 

    Application Fee

    AUD  

    How to Apply

    If you are an international student and want to study one of the following programs at UNE, you can apply online.

    • Undergraduate (Bachelor) programs
    • Postgraduate (Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Masters) coursework programs
    • International Exchange and Study Abroad
    • English Language Centre programs
    • Individual UNE units (Non-Award)

    Ensure that you attach certified copies of transcripts of all relevant previous studies including:

    • proof of completion
    • photo page from passport or another birth record
    • evidence of English language proficiency
    • any other documentation requested in the online form

    If your documents are in a language other than English, please provide an officially certified English translation with certified copies of the original documents.

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