Graduate School of The Environment
Frequently Asked Questions
What important dates do I need to be aware of?
28 October 2011
Closing date for first round applications for postgraduate programs (internal and external programs) for first half-year 2012
9 December 2011
Final closing date for applications for external/distance postgraduate programs for first half-year 2012
6 January 2012
Final closing date for applications for internal/oncampus postgraduate programs for first half-year 2012 (applications only considered if places remain)
February 2012 (dates TBA)
Enrolment for new local students (including current students enrolling into new programs)
27 February 2012
Classes commence for first half-year 2012
31 March 2012
CENSUS DATE
31 May 2012
FIRST and FINAL closing date for applications to all external/distance postgraduate programs for second half-year 2012
FIRST closing date for applications for internal/on campus postgraduate programs for second half-year 2012
30 June 2012
FINAL closing date for applications for internal/on campus postgraduate programs for second half-year 2012 (applications only considered if places remain)
July 2012 (dates TBA)
Enrolment for new local students (including current sutdents enrolling into new programs)
30 July 2012
Classes commence for second half-year 2011
31 August 2012
CENSUS DATE
How much will my course cost?
Find out more about coursework fees for domestic students (Australian or NZ Citizens, or Australian Permanent Residents).
Find out more about coursework fees for international students.
Find out more about what it costs to undertake a research program as a domestic or an international student.
What do I need to do if I want to take a break in my studies?
If you wish to interrupt your study for a period of time, you can do so. You will find all of the information you need on the Discontinuing your Study page of the Postgraduate Studies website.
How and during what period can I change the units I am enrolled in?
If you wish to change your units of enrolment after you have enrolled you can do so as follows:
On-campus coursework students - online via eStudent
Internal units can be added up until the end of the second week of the relevant half-year.
External coursework students - online via eStudent
External units can be added up until the end of the first week of the relevant half-year.
Students may withdraw from any unit without financial or academic penalty up to the census date in each half-year. The census date is shown above.
What are the university's English proficiency requirements?
If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of English proficiency. Recognised test/studies acceptable for English proficiency are shown in the table below. If you do not meet any of the English Proficiency Requirements listed, please write a letter stating why you think the University should waive the English Proficiency Requirement. Remember to provide examples of your proficiency in English.
| English Proficiency Test | Score required |
|---|---|
| Australian TAFE and Private Provider Studies | Completed AQF Certificate IV (including English for Academic Purposes) or completed Advanced Certificate |
| CCPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English) | C pass |
| CULT (Combined Universities Language Test) | 70 |
| GCE 'A' Levels (from Britain or Singapore) (General Certificate of Education A Levels) |
C pass in English or other humanities subject |
| HKALE (Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination) | C pass in Use of English |
| International Baccalaureate (Diploma must be awarded) | Minimum English A2 at higher level |
| IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic version | 6.5 overall (minimum of 6.0 in each sub test) |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Computer based | 237 (19 in the component tests, minimum of 5.0 in Essay Writing) |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Paper based | 580 (minimum of 53 in listening, 51 in writing, 52 in reading, minimum of 5.0 in TWE). |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Internet based | Overall 92 Writing 22, Speaking 23, Listening 18, Reading 17 |
| UNSW Foundation Studies | Completed certificate with C pass in Academic English |
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