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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
Mediation
and Confict
Resolution
This program will provide you with the knowledge and practical skills to negotiate, mediate, manage and resolve issues and
support decision making in a wide range of professional settings. The program draws on current practices to deal with conficts
ranging from small individual disputes to large scale, international, and multi-party conficts.
Program
Code
CRICOS
Code
Program
duration
Start
Semester
Program
Location
Study
Mode
Indicative
semester fee^
English language
proficiency
Graduate Certifcate
5454
062633J
One semester 1 (3 March 2014) St Lucia
Internal $10,880 per
semester
IELTS overall 6.5 / 6 in
each sub-band: see
page 57
Admission requirements
Bachelor degree or equivalent and curriculum vitae with academic and two professional references.
Applicants without formal qualifcations but with substantial relevant experience may be considered.
Closing Date:
See page 84
Journalism
This program is a professional, career-oriented program that caters for existing journalists who wish to upgrade or broaden
their qualifcations, and for graduates from other disciplines who wish to develop skills in news gathering, news writing and
investigative reporting. On completion of the program, you can expect to have a deep understanding of journalistic theories and
principles, and advanced skills in news investigating, writing, and reporting. As well as practical instruction in journalism, you will
study theoretical and refective courses and have the opportunity to apply academic research methods.
Program
Code
CRICOS
Code
Program
duration
Start
Semester
Program
Location
Study
Mode
Indicative
semester fee^
English language
proficiency
Coursework Masters
5189
003930M
Three
semesters
2 (28 July 2014) St Lucia
Internal $12,000 per
semester
IELTS overall 6.5 / 6 in
each sub-band: see
page 57
Admission requirements
Bachelor degree or equivalent in any feld with a grade point average of 5 on a 7-point scale; or Graduate Diploma
in Journalism. This program is not suitable for holders of a Bachelor of Journalism or equivalent degree.
Closing Date:
See page 84
Postgraduate
Pathways to Masters
5070 Graduate Certifcate
5094 Graduate Diploma
Neuroscience
This program is designed to provide advanced training in molecular, cellular and integrative (including behavioural) approaches
to neuroscience. The program includes three core courses in cellular, cognitive behavioural, and systems aspects of
neuroscience, and a series of laboratory rotations that provide frst-hand experience in neuroscience research.
Program
Code
CRICOS
Code
Program
duration
Start
Semester
Program
Location
Study
Mode
Indicative
semester fee^
English language
proficiency
Coursework Masters
5487
068262E
Three
semesters
1 (3 March 2014),
2 (28 July 2014)
St Lucia
Internal $16,080 per
semester
IELTS overall 6.5 / 6 in
each sub-band: see
page 57
Admission requirements
Three-year Bachelor of Science or equivalent degree, including Bachelor of Psychological Science,
Bachelor of Applied Science, Bachelor of Biomedical Science in a relevant feld, with a grade point
average of 5.5 on a 7-point scale or equivalent. Medical Science degrees will also be considered. You
must also include a curriculum vitae with your application. Offers will be made to applicants on the
basis of highest academic rank and referee reports.
Quota: 12 students.
Closing Date:
1: 1 October 2013;
2: 1 April 2014
Placements: Two or three lab rotations, each comprising 300 laboratory hours of neuroscience research.
Organisational
Psychology
This program prepares you for organisational psychology practice, focusing on building skills such as critical analysis, problem-
solving, communication, consultation and organisational change management. Organisational Psychology seeks knowledge of
behaviour in organisational settings by systematically studying individual, group and organisational processes.
Program
Code
CRICOS
Code
Program
duration
Start
Semester
Program
Location
Study
Mode
Indicative
semester fee^
English language
proficiency
Coursework Masters
5199
002042G
Four
semesters
1 (3 March 2014),
2 (28 July 2014)
St Lucia
Internal $16,080 per
semester
IELTS overall 7;
reading 7; writing 7;
speaking 7; listening 7
Admission requirements
Honours I or IIA degree in psychology or equivalent four-year Australian Psychology Accreditation
Council (APAC) accredited program from a recognised tertiary institution. If your degree is non-
Australian, your qualifcation must be assessed by the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
Special note: You must nominate three referee reports, and include the
Psychology Additional
Application
form with your online application. Shortlisted candidates must undertake an interview.
Offers will be made to applicants on the basis of highest academic rank, referee reports and interview.
** See APS Registration note.
Quota: 25 students.
Closing Date:
31 August 2013
Placements: 1000 hours of supervised practice over four semesters: blue card required.
Psychology
This program entails a substantial empirical research thesis as well as advanced professionally oriented coursework, with
opportunities for specialist concentration in areas such as child and family, health, and older adults. The focus is on gaining a
foundation in the scientifc bases and practice of clinical psychology. The training in clinical practice employs evidence-based
best practice models in health and mental health settings.
Program
Code
CRICOS
Code
Program
duration
Start
Semester
Program
Location
Study
Mode
Indicative
semester fee^
English language
proficiency
Coursework Doctorate
Fields of study:
Clinical neuropsychology and
clinical psychology • Clinical
psychology • Clinical psychology
and clinical geropsychology
5340
051083C
Six semesters 1 (3 March 2014) St Lucia
Internal $16,080 per
semester
IELTS overall 7;
reading 7; writing 7;
speaking 7; listening 7
Admission requirements
Honours I or IIA in psychology or equivalent approved by the Australian Psychological Society (APS). If
you have a non-Australian degrees your qualifcations must be assessed by the APS.
Special note: You must provide three referee reports, and include the
Psychology Additional
Application
form with your online application. Shortlisted candidates must undertake an interview.
Offers will be made to applicants on the basis of highest academic rank, referee reports and interview.
** See APS Registration note.
Quota: 25 students.
Closing Date:
31 August 2013
Placements: 1500 hours of supervised practice over six semesters: blue card required.
Additional cost: Psychology Board of Australia registration (approximately $1000 over two years); travel and living costs for placements.