Application process - postgraduate applicants

Before you apply How to apply When can I access Apply-By-Web? What is my UAC PIN? Can I change my UAC PIN? Application closing dates Processing charge After you apply Your Confirmation of application Online applicant services Changing your contact details Authorise someone to act on your behalf Changing your courses

Before you apply

This website contains information on postgraduate coursework courses offered by participating institutions for commencement during the period of May 2008 to November 2008 (Intakes 4–6).

Read the information on this website and that provided by each of the participating institutions. You must check the course search and the course updates for any changes since the UAC 2008 Postgraduate Coursework Supplement was printed.

Further information

If you have questions that are not answered by this information, find out the answers before you submit your application.

your application - call UAC on (02) 9752 0200
admission requirements or course details - contact the relevant institution.

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How to apply

All applicants must apply online using Apply-By-Web.

Apply-By-Web will instruct you throughout the application, but read the Apply-By-Web FAQs before you apply.

It is your responsibility to make sure the course/s for which you wish to apply are available through UAC, before beginning your application. You must consult both the course search and the Updates page for new and cancelled courses, and any other updates.

Remember that the application processing charge is not refundable under any circumstances.

Applying for Intake 4-6 courses
If you applied for admission in Intakes 1-3 (commencing December 2007 – April 2008), you DO NOT need to re-apply for Intakes 4-6 (commencing May-November 2008). Your application will remain valid, so in order to be considered for Intake 4-6 courses all you need to do is change your courses.

If you have additional qualifications to be included with your application, write to UAC quoting your UAC application number.

You must submit only one postgraduate application to UAC per year.

When can I access Apply-By-Web?

Apply-By-Web is not available between 12 midnight and 7.30am.

Once you have begun the application process you will be given your UAC application number and your four-digit UAC PIN. Record these as you will need them to access your offer details, and check or change these courses or contact details. Read below for information about your UAC PIN.

What is my UAC PIN?

Your UAC Personal Identification Number (PIN) is the first four digits of your date of birth - for example if your birthday is 3 October, your UAC PIN is 0310.

If your PIN doesn't work, check the above information to ensure you are trying to use the correct number. If you are using the correct number and are still experiencing difficulties, call UAC on (02) 9752 0200.

Can I change my UAC PIN?

Yes. All applicants can change their UAC PIN using Online applicant services.

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Application closing dates

Institutions have different application closing dates and there are different closing dates within each Intake and for each course. Check the course search for information on closing dates for each institution, Intake and course.

Don't wait until closing dates to apply. UAC does not make allowances or take responsibility for inaccessible internet lines.

Note that you must apply by the Main closing date listed to be guaranteed consideration of your application.

Some institutions will consider late applications only if places are still available. Refer to the course search and check the course updates.

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Processing charge

All applicants must pay a non-refundable $47 processing charge (includes GST). If you do not pay the processing charge, your application will not be processed and you will not be made an offer. Keep a record of your receipt number when you apply.

For applicants in Australia or overseas:

Credit card (MasterCard or Visa)
PayPal
PayPal is a secure way of transferring money from your bank account to UAC. Accounts can take up to ten days to activate so you will need your account well in advance of any UAC closing dates. Visit www.paypal.com.au for more information.

For applicants in Australia only:

At Australia Post outlets
A letter will be generated if you choose this option. Take this letter to any licenced Australia Post outlet and make your payment.
BPAY - telephone or internet banking

Contact your bank, credit union or building society to make this payment from your cheque, savings or credit card account. You will be asked for your biller code and customer reference number. Both of these are on the letter which will be generated when you choose the BPAY option in Apply-By-Web.

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After you apply

Your Confirmation of application

After you have completed your Apply-By-Web application, you will be provided with a Confirmation of application. Check this carefully to make sure everything in your application is correct. If you need to change anything, you can use Online applicant services (see below) or you can notify UAC immediately in writing.

Online applicant services

view/print your confirmation of application
view/print correspondence from UAC
check/change your contact details
check/change your courses
check if you have received an offer
change your UAC PIN.

there is no UAC charge for Online applicant services; you only pay for your internet access charges
to use Online applicant services you will need your UAC application number and UAC PIN - see above
Online applicant services is available between 7.30am and midnight
if you need to alter other details relating to your application, you must notify UAC immediately in writing.

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Changing your contact details

If you change your postal address, email address or telephone number after applying, notify UAC immediately to ensure that you receive important information from the institutions or from UAC.

through Online applicant services
in writing.

Note:

change of address cannot be made by telephone, fax or email
change of address information should not be included with correspondence relating to other matters.

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Authorise someone to act on your behalf

All information obtained by UAC from your application is confidential. For privacy reasons we will not discuss information relating to your application with anyone else. If you will be absent during the admission process, you may authorise a relative or friend to act on your behalf.

If you wish to authorise someone to act on your behalf, follow the instructions when you apply.

the printed full name of the person who will be acting on your behalf
the signature of the person who will be acting on your behalf
your signature
your UAC application number.

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Changing your courses

You can add, delete, or change the order of your courses through Online applicant services. First, check the closing dates listed in the course search and course updates.

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