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Trimester 1 – February 2026 | Trimester 2 – June 2026
Course Overview
Download course brochure 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, environmental science and management, 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 Environmental Science and Management 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.
Where You Can Study
Sydney
211 Church St, Parramatta, NSW 2150
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Postgraduate Learning in the Australian Context
Core unit – 3 credit points
Critical Thinking for Advanced Studies
Core unit – 3 credit points
Quantitative Research Skills
Core unit – 3 credit points
Qualitative Research Skills
Core unit – 3 credit points
Academic English
Core unit – 3 credit points
Academic Writing
Core unit – 3 credit points
Strategic Planning and Sustainability
Elective unit for Master of Business Administration (International) – 6 credit points
Fundamentals of Cybersecurity and Privacy
Elective unit for Master of Cybersecurity and Computing and Master of Information Technology – 6 credit points
Foundational Quantitative Methods for Environmental and Rural Sciences
Elective unit for Master of Science in Agriculture and Master of Environmental Science and Management – 6 credit points
Common Questions
After completing the Postgraduate International Qualifying Program, you will be eligible for admission to the following UNE courses: Master of Business Administration (International), Master of Cybersecurity and Computing, Master of Environmental Science and Management, Master of Information Technology, and Master of Science in Agriculture.
Yes. As part of the program, you will undertake one academic unit from the Masters degree you are studying to be eligible for, and you will receive this unit credited towards that course. The elective unit you complete (worth 6 credit points) is chosen based on your intended Masters program.
The estimated international tuition fee for the program is $9,768, plus an estimated amenities fee of $373 per year if studying full-time. Note that fees quoted cover full-time tuition for two full-time trimesters only and do not include other expenses such as textbooks, accommodation, and living expenses. The UNE International Bursary can reduce published annual tuition fees by up to 20% for eligible international students.
The Postgraduate International Qualifying Program is only available on campus at UNE's Armidale Campus and is not offered online. Intakes are available in Trimester 1 (February 2026) and Trimester 2 (June 2026) at the Armidale Campus. It is not available at the Sydney Campus or online.
To be eligible for entry, you must have completed, at minimum, a three-year post-secondary qualification in your home country, or a Bachelor Degree from a recognised university that is comparable to an Associate Degree under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). English language requirements must also be met. This course is currently not available to domestic students.
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