Entry requirements for International students

Prerequisites

1.5 Years 24 Units

• an applicant must submit a ten page portfolio for the review of the Program Convenor (see below), and have either
• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or
• a graduate certificate* in writing, editing and publishing, or
• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline plus 2 years full-time equivalent relevant work experience (see below).

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

*Please note if a graduate certificate is used as the basis of entry into the program and you do not have a degree in the relevant discipline, you will not be eligible for credit towards the Masters program.

1 Year 16 Units

• an applicant must submit a ten page portfolio for the review of the Program Convenor (see below), and
• a bachelor honours degree** (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below).

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

** You must have completed a substantial research project in your Honours degree equivalent to at least one semester of full-time study (or part-time equivalent).

Additional application requirements

Applicants are required to submit a portfolio with their application for enrolment and demonstrate an appropriate standard to the satisfaction of the program director. <10>

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The portfolio should include approximately 10 word processed pages of writing (e.g. assignments submitted in previous courses, workplace documents, creative writing manuscripts).

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This portfolio must be original work of the applicant and in English and completed without the use of AI or Machine Translation (MT) technology.

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Portfolio Criteria:

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The portfolio allows applicants to showcase their writing skills while also demonstrating their readiness for graduate-level study. These criteria are designed to assess current abilities and future potential.

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1. Quality of Writing<10>

Demonstrates strong command of language

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Competent expression appropriate to the purpose and audience

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Shows creativity, originality and/or effectiveness in ideas and expression

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2. Variety of writing samples<10>

Demonstrates versatility and range as a writer

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May include different styles and/or genres of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, academic writing, workplace writing, journalistic pieces, etc.

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Demonstrates attention to detail and proofreading abilities

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Shows familiarity with the most common grammar and punctuation conventions

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Portfolio is well-organised and easy to navigate

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Writing samples are polished and formatted appropriately

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5. Potential for growth<10>

Shows promise and room for development at the postgraduate level

Visa requirements

CRICOS Code: 093732E

English proficiency

IELTS Academic - overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL IBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 24.

PTE Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 73.

CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 186.

BE and OET are not accepted.

View the English proficiency policy.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.

Apply Online

Closing date

To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.

To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.

Fees for International students