Pre-Masters Program entry requirements

(Leading to 8543 Master of Information Technology)

Successful completion of a recognised bachelor's degree equivalent to an Australian degree in a STEM discipline or cognate discipline with a minimum 50% average overall*, including a minimum 50% average in at least three mathematics subjects.

Note: For qualifications awarded outside Australia, equivalencies and entry requirements are determined based on the country, institution, and qualification. Please contact UNSW College Admissions for further information.

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(Leading to 8621 - Master of Engineering or 8338 - Master of Engineering Science)

Successful completion of a recognised 4-year bachelor's degree equivalent to an Australian degree in Engineering in a cognate discipline with a minimum 50% average overall*, including a minimum 50% average in at least three mathematics subjects.

OR

Successful completion of a recognised 3-year bachelor's degree equivalent to an Australian degree in Engineering Science in a cognate discipline from a university accredited under the Washington Accord with a minimum 50% average overall*, including a minimum 50% average in at least three mathematics subjects.

Note: For qualifications awarded outside Australia, equivalencies and entry requirements are determined based on the country, institution, and qualification. Please contact UNSW College Admissions for further information.

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(Leading to: 9313 - Master of Design, 9318 - Master of Curating and Cultural Leadership, 9319 - Master of Animation and Visual Effects, or 9323 - Master of Simulation and Immersive Technologies) 

Master of Design (9313)

• Duration: 1.7 year
  • Cognate required: Bachelor’s degree in Design or Architecture
  • WAM >=50 from a UNSW recognised institution and >=60 from a UNSW non-recognised institution
• Duration: 2 year
  • NO cognate: Bachelor’s degree in any field
  • WAM >=50 from a UNSW recognised institution and >=60 from a UNSW non-recognised institution
  • Portfolio required 

Master of Curating & Cultural Leadership (9318) 

• Duration: 1.7 year
  • Cognate required: Bachelor’s degree in related field* ;
  • WAM >=50 from a UNSW recognised institution and >=60 from a UNSW non-recognised institution
• Duration: 2 years
  • NO cognate: Bachelor’s degree in any field
  • WAM >=50 from a UNSW recognised institution and ≥60 from a UNSW non-recognised institution

*Related fields include: Curatorial Studies, Librarianship and Information Management (FOE 0913), the Creative Arts (FOE 10, such as Fine Arts, Art History, Art Theory, Museum Studies, Visual Arts and Crafts, Performing Arts, Graphic and Design Studies, Communication and Media Studies), Studies in Human Society (FOE 0903, such as Sociology, Anthropology, History, Archaeology, Human Geography, Indigenous Studies, Gender Specific Studies), Political Science and Policy Studies (FOE 0901), Literature (FOE 091523), and Philosophy (FOE 091701).

Master of Animation & Visual Effects (9319)

• Duration: 1.7 year
  • Cognate required: Bachelor’s degree in a related field*
  • WAM >=50 from a UNSW recognised institution and >=60 from a UNSW non-recognised institution
• Duration: 2 year
  • NO cognate: Bachelor’s degree in any field
  • WAM >=50 from a UNSW recognised institution and >=60 from a UNSW non-recognised institution

*Related disciplines include: the Creative Arts (e.g. Visual Arts & Crafts, Performing Arts, Graphic and Design Studies; Communication and Media Studies).

Master of Simulation & Immersive Technologies (9323)

• Duration: 1.7 year
• Bachelor’s degree in any field
• WAM >=50 from a UNSW recognised institution and >=60 from a UNSW non-recognised institution

Note: For qualifications awarded outside Australia, equivalencies and entry requirements are determined based on the country, institution, and qualification. Please contact UNSW College Admissions for further information.

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(Leading to: 8281 Master of Public Relations and Advertising, 8232 Master of Journalism and Communication, or 8234 Master of Design / Master of Public Relations and Advertising) 

Master of Public Relations & Advertising (8281) and Master of Journalism & Communication (8232)

• Duration: 1.7 year
  • A relevant undergraduate Media degree from a recognised institution with a WAM >= 50
  • A relevant undergraduate Media degree from a UNSW non-recognised institution with a WAM >= 60
• Duration: 2 years
  • An applicant with a non-cognate degree with a WAM >= 60

Master of Design / Master of Public Relations and Advertising (8234)

• Duration: 2 years
  • A relevant undergraduate Media degree from a recognised institution with a WAM >= 50
  • A relevant undergraduate Media degree from a UNSW non-recognised institution with a WAM >= 60

Note: For qualifications awarded outside Australia, equivalencies and entry requirements are determined based on the country, institution, and qualification. Please contact UNSW College Admissions for further information.

Visit the Postgraduate Coursework Entry Score Calculator.