Entry Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements
An Australian Bachelor degree with a 65% average or overseas equivalent is required for the Master of US Studies.
Students without a credit average may be admitted to the Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate. Applicants without a Bachelor degree may be considered for the Graduate Certificate with three years full-time employment in a relevant field.
Students in the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma courses may articulate into the Master of US Studies. Students who complete the Master of US Studies may apply to do the advanced degree.
English Language Requirements
International students commencing from March 2009 must meet ONE of the following English language requirements:
IELTS
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Section Minimum |
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Overall |
Speaking & Writing |
Reading & Listening |
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7.0 |
6.5 |
6.0 |
TOEFL
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Paper-based TOEFL |
Computer-based |
Internet-based |
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Overall |
Test of Written English |
Overall |
Essay |
Overall |
Writing section minimum |
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600 |
4.5 |
250 |
4.5 |
100 |
23 |
In certain circumstances, students may meet the English language requirement if they have completed tertiary studies in English. The University's English Language Requirements for International Students provides further information.
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