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Foundation of Postgraduate Preparation

University of the Sunshine Coast

  • Sippy Downs, Australia
  • 0.5 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Foundation

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University of the Sunshine Coast campus

About the program

Postgraduate Qualifying Pathway is a 6-month full-time program at UniSC Sunshine Coast (48 units).

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0 years): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Understand foundational and advanced concepts in Postgraduate Qualifying Pathway
  • Apply relevant disciplinary methods and ideas
  • Analyse questions and evidence in the field
  • Communicate findings clearly

Career outcomes

  • Pathway to postgraduate study

Curriculum

  • Four courses (48 units) chosen to match the discipline of the master degree the student wants to enter
  • For example business
  • Education
  • Health
  • Information technology or social science
  • And by course availability in the trimester. Students are advised of their courses after enrolling.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Pathway for applicants who do not meet postgraduate entry requirements; see the program page.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree not meeting direct postgraduate entry, Courses set by the target master discipline

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 (min 6.0 each band)
  • TOEFL iBT 85 (writing 21)
  • PTE Academic 58 (no subscore below 54)
  • Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 177 (min 169 each skill)

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic qualification documents
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
  • Program-specific supporting documentation where applicable

How to apply

  1. Check the entry and English requirements and the academic calendar. Apply through the UniSC International Application Portal or through a registered UniSC agent. Application fee. Upload certified copies of transcripts and certificates and English evidence with certified translations where needed. Some programs add a personal statement and interview or portfolio (see the program page). After the offer and Student visa applicants receive a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) and apply for the Student visa. Deferral before the start date needs approval. Classes start in the trimester or session shown on the program page.

Other costs

Tuition per year$15,750 AUD
Application fee_
Deposit_

Program details

CampusUniSC Sunshine Coast
Faculty or schoolSchool of Education and Tertiary Access
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value48
Study paceStandard
Post-study stay0 years
Scholarship noteUniversity of the Sunshine Coast offers a limited range of scholarships and bursaries. Eligibility depends on citizenship or fee status and the specific study program. International students should check the current UniSC scholarship conditions because many general awards have domestic-only requirements.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    March 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

  • Program starts

    July 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 0.5 years.