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UQ Guide 2014
International Postgraduate
Contact details:
International Student Advisor 1800 671 980 (free call within Australia) or +61 3 8676 7004
Communication
These programs provide you with the knowledge and skills required to take advantage of the dynamic world of modern
communication. Designed to enhance the skills of existing communication graduates and professionals, courses will increase
understanding of the application of communication theory and research to health promotion, business, public relations, policy
and politics, intercultural relations and globalisation.
Program
Code
CRICOS
Code
Program
duration
Start
Semester
Program
Location
Study
Mode
Indicative
semester fee^
English language
proficiency
Coursework Masters
Fields of study:
Communication for social
change • Organisational
communication • Public relations
and professional communication
• Science communication
5334
049208B
Three
semesters
1 (3 March 2014),
2 (28 July 2014)
St Lucia
Internal $13,270 per
semester
IELTS overall 6.5 / 6 in
each sub-band: see
page 57
Admission requirements
Bachelor degree in any feld with a grade point average of 5 on a 7-point scale; or the Graduate Diploma in
Communication. Science Communication requires a Science degree or a strong science background. For
Bachelor of Communication or other related feld graduates, entry must be for a feld not already studied.
Closing Date:
See page 84
Postgraduate
Pathways to Masters
5335 Graduate Diploma
Community
Relations
The program focuses on issues associated with the planning and management of development and is aimed at those who
wish to obtain a better knowledge of the dilemmas of social, political and economic development and of the means to develop
solutions to these problems.
Program
Code
CRICOS
Code
Program
duration
Start
Semester
Program
Location
Study
Mode
Indicative
semester fee^
English language
proficiency
Coursework Masters
Field of study:
Resources sector
5493 N/A
(online
only)
Four semesters
P/T (not
available F/T)
1 (3 March 2014) St Lucia External $16,080 per
semester
IELTS overall 6.5 / 6 in
each sub-band: see
page 57
Admission requirements
An approved degree and relevant work experience in the mining industry involving exposure to
community aspects; or successful completion of the Graduate Diploma in Community Relations
(Resources Sector).
Closing Date:
See page 84
Postgraduate
Pathways to Masters
5450 Graduate Certifcate
5492 Graduate Diploma
Counselling
The Master of Counselling provides graduates with an in-depth knowledge base, and practice skills in professional counselling.
You will develop the skills required to competently serve individuals, couples, families, and groups in the community, whilst
extending your ability to consider counselling within the broader social context as well as within individual client work.
Program
Code
CRICOS
Code
Program
duration
Start
Semester
Program
Location
Study
Mode
Indicative
semester fee^
English language
proficiency
Coursework Masters
5333
048816G
Four
semesters
1 (3 March 2014) St Lucia
Internal $10,890 per
semester
IELTS overall 7;
reading 7; writing 7;
speaking 7; listening 7
Admission requirements
Bachelor degree with demonstrated prior learning in the social and behavioural sciences, e.g., in social
work, psychology, social welfare, behavioural studies, human services, nursing, therapies, medicine, or
related felds.
Special note: Irrespective of professional background, entry to the program will be considered on the
basis of previous academic study, experience and personal qualities. You must submit a certifed copy
of your offcial transcript and/or degree certifcate, two referees reports, and a completed Master of
Counselling application form that ascertains your suitability for the program. You will also be required to
undertake an in-depth interview with staff from the School of Social Work and Applied Human Sciences
and the School of Psychology.
Closing Date:
30 September 2013
Placements: 200 hours of supervised practice over two semesters: blue card required.
Development
Practice
The program focuses on issues associated with the planning and management of development and is aimed at those who
wish to obtain a better knowledge of the dilemmas of social, political and economic development and of the means to develop
solutions to these problems.
Program
Code
CRICOS
Code
Program
duration
Start
Semester
Program
Location
Study
Mode
Indicative
semester fee^
English language
proficiency
Coursework Masters
Fields of study:
Community development •
Development planning • Planning
for social development • Politics
of global development
5346
053341G
Three
semesters
1 (3 March 2014),
2 (28 July 2014)
St Lucia
Internal $12,180 per
semester
IELTS overall 6.5 / 6 in
each sub-band: see
page 57
Admission requirements
Bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary institution with a grade point
average of 5 on a 7-point scale; or Graduate Diploma in Development
Practice from UQ with a grade point average of 5 on a 7-point scale.
Further study options
Master (Advanced) of
Development Practice
Closing Date:
See page 84
Coursework Masters
(Advanced)
5347
053342F Four
semesters
1 (3 March 2014),
2 (28 July 2014)
St Lucia
Internal $12,180 per
semester
IELTS overall 6.5 / 6 in
each sub-band: see
page 57
Admission requirements
Bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary institution with a grade point average of 5 on a 7-point
scale; or Graduate Diploma in Development Practice from UQ with a grade point average of 5 on a
7-point scale.
Closing Date:
See page 84
Postgraduate
Pathways to Masters
5344 Graduate Certifcate
5345 Graduate Diploma