University of New England
The University of New England (UNE) has a distinguished tradition of excellence in teaching, learning and research for more than 75 years. We are Australia’s oldest regional university and Australia’s most experienced distance educator.
- As a member of UNE’s dynamic, academic community you will enjoy
- a broad range of programs and specialisations
- flexible study options to suit your lifestyle and enhance your professional development
- opportunities to advance your career path or change career direction
- personalised attention and ready access to internationally acclaimed staff
- strong industry and academic links that optimise your research
- access to extensive online resources including journals
- and rewarding scholarship opportunities.
many benefits:
UNE’s vibrant living and learning lifestyle is one of the reasons UNE receives the highest satisfaction ratings from its graduates. In The Good Universities Guide 2008, UNE received the maximum five stars for Teaching Quality, Graduate Satisfaction, Indigenous Participation and Access by Equity Groups. In The Good Universities Guide to Postgraduate and Career Upgrade Courses 2007, UNE received the maximum five stars for Getting a Job, Graduate Starting Salary, Graduate Satisfaction, Cultural Diversity and Positive Graduate Outcomes.
In the 2006 and 2007 Carrick Awards for Australian University Teaching, UNE was awarded citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning for all of its 18 nominees.
UNE’s campus is located in Armidale, a city of four distinct seasons and a centre for arts and education. Located midway between Sydney and Brisbane, Armidale is well serviced by rail, road and air access.
Contact details
| postal enquiries Student Centre University of New England Armidale NSW 2351 in person The Student Centre TC Lamble Building University of New England Armidale NSW tel: (02) 6773 4444 fax: (02) 6773 4400 email:via web www.une.edu.au/contact-us website: www.une.edu.au |
Admission requirements
For admission to a postgraduate coursework program you would normally be expected to have a Bachelor degree or three-year diploma from a recognised tertiary institution in an appropriate discipline. You may also need relevant professional work experience.
In exceptional cases an applicant may be admitted as a candidate for a specific course if the applicant submits other evidence of academic and/or professional experience.
Course entry requirements vary for individual courses.
You can obtain information about the entry requirements for each course from our website at www.une.edu.au/courses or call (02) 6773 4444.
When submitting your application it is important to use the appropriate course code if applying for courses offered by distance education.
Overseas qualifications and English proficiency
If you hold overseas qualifications from countries where English is not the standard language of instruction you must provide evidence of English language proficiency. Refer to the English language proficiency table for information about tests and qualifications accepted by the University as proof of proficiency in English.
Special requirements
You may have to submit additional material as part of your application process depending on which course/s you apply for.
Check the course search on this website to see whether special requirements apply, then carefully read Table A: Additional application requirements for the University of New England for details.
Where do you submit your additional material?
You must send or deliver your additional material directly to UNE.
Post to:
The Admissions Officer
Student Centre
The University of New England
NSW 2351
Deliver to:
The Admissions Officer
Student Centre
TC Lamble Building
University of New England
Armidale NSW
When do you have to submit your additional material?
As specified in Table A: Additional application requirements for the University of New England.
Types of programs available
The University of New England offers a wide range of coursework programs at postgraduate level - Masters, Postgraduate Diplomas and Postgraduate Certificates.
A number of these courses will be offered through UAC. Refer to the course search for details.
Other postgraduate coursework programs are available through direct application to the University of New England. Refer to 'Direct Applications' below for more information.
Important dates
Application closing dates
Refer to the course search for a complete list of application closing dates.
Some courses have early closing dates; check carefully to ensure that your application will be received in time to be considered.
Enrolment/Intake dates
Intake 2: 16 February - 30 June 2009
Lectures commence: 23 February 2009
Intake 5: 23 July - 25 November 2009
Lectures commence: 27 July 2009
Enrolment
Acceptance of offer
When you are offered a place you will receive additional information from UNE on how to accept and enrol.
Advanced standing/academic credit
If you wish to apply for advanced standing for previous studies, download the Advanced Standing Application form from www.une.edu.au/studentcentre.
Deferment of offer
Deferment may be available on application to UNE.
Fees and charges
Some postgraduate awards at UNE are being offered on both fee-paying and Commonwealth-supported basis, while others are only available as Commonwealth-supported places.
The fees quoted for 2009 are estimates only. Further information about fees can be found at our website at www.une.edu.au/for/current-students/costs/stufees.php.
Eligible domestic fee-paying students enrolled in a non-research course may have access to the Commonwealth Government’s FEE-HELP scheme. Further information can be found at www.backingaustraliasfuture.gov.au.
Financial assistance
Read Course fees and financial assistance for information on financial assistance available for postgraduate students from the Australian Government.
Direct applications
A number of the University's postgraduate coursework programs are offered through UAC, as listed in the course search.
All other postgraduate Honours, coursework programs and all postgraduate research programs are available through direct application to University. For further information contact the University.
For information about all postgraduate courses offered by the University of New England, visit www.une.edu.au/courses.
It is important that you distinguish between those courses for which you must apply through UAC and those for which you must apply directly to the University of New England.
Current and previous students of UNE do not apply through UAC but apply directly to the University.
International fee-paying applicants
International fee-paying applicants must apply directly to the University. For further information call +61 2 6773 3192, email ioadmit@une.edu.au or visit the University’s International Marketing and Pathways website at www.une.edu.au/imp/.
Student services and facilities
Accommodation is available in seven Residential Colleges and Wright Village self-catered flats on campus. For further information call 1800 631 641.
Other services include a postgraduate centre, library, computing services, careers development, counselling, casual employment, disability and special needs support, medical, sports and recreation, chaplaincy and student organisations.
Further information
For information about the full range of postgraduate courses offered by the University of New England (including detailed course information, availability and entry requirements) visit our website at www.une.edu.au/courses.
