Postgraduate Coursework

How to Apply

Your application must include :

• a complete application form
• an original, official transcript of your academic record (Note – transcripts will not be returned unless you provide a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Graduates of The University of Sydney need not attach an academic transcript of their local enrolment)
• all other requested documents listed on the application form
• proof of Australian citizenship or permanent residency status, i.e. birth certificate or passport (local applicants only).

Incomplete applications will not be assessed.

Application Closing Dates

Applications received after 30 October 2009 will be accepted.

Domestic Applicants

Domestic applicants, including Australian citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens, and holders of a permanent humanitarian visa, should contact the Faculty of Arts office for information about the application and admission procedure.

International Applicants

If you are an international applicant, you must apply through the International Office. Further information on applications and English language requirements and support services for international students is available on the International Office website.

Overseas applicants who receive a firm offer of admission should allow up to 6 weeks for the issue of a visa in their home country. The faculty expects new students to arrive in Sydney NO LATER THAN 1 WEEK PRIOR to the commencement of classes.

Media Practice / Strategic Public Relations / Health Communication Applicants

Applicants for coursework degrees in the postgraduate Media Practice, Strategic Public Relations, and Health Communication programs must submit an application for admission through UAC.

Applications for all other programs should be submitted to the Faculty of Arts office.

Applicants for Media Practice postgraduate programs

All applicants for Media Practice postgraduate programs must submit their applications directly to UAC. Graduate Certificate in Media Practice applicants who do not hold a Bachelor degree but have equivalent professional experience (minimum 3 years recent employment in the industry) must submit a CV and independent employer references to the Faculty of Arts with a covering letter advising that an application has been lodged with UAC. Ideally, applicants should quote the UAC reference number.

Submitting your Application to UAC

Applications may be submitted to UAC

• by submitting a UAC application form by mail (see mailing address below), or
• through the UAC website.

Your Offer

Offers for admission will be sent to successful applicants. If you receive an offer, you must advise the Faculty of Arts office in writing of your intention to accept the place by the date specified in your letter.

It is not possible to defer acceptance or commencement to a later semester or year. If you are unable to commence in the semester indicated in the letter of offer, you must reapply for admission for a different semester/year on the official University application form.

UAC Applicants

To accept your offer for a course in the following programs:

• Media Practice
• Health Communication
• Strategic Public Relations

for semester 1, 2010, please email stating your UAC number, full name and course name. Please attend the Faculty of Arts, Quadrangle (next to stairwell leading to MacLaurin Hall) to enrol.

How to Enrol

Information about enrolment is included with your offer. Please read it carefully.

Enrolment Dates

• Monday 8 February 2010 (9am – 4pm) – Research
• Tuesday 9 February 2010 (9am – 4pm) – Coursework surnames A - K
• Wednesday 10 February 2010 (9am – 4pm) – Coursework surnames L – Z
• Thursday 11 February 2010 (10am – 5.30pm) – Research and Coursework
• Tuesday 23 February 2010 (9am – 4pm) – International