Course Overview
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Course 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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