UAC Postgraduate frequently asked questions

Applying through UAC Postgraduate FAQs

• What are the admission requirements for postgraduate courses?

  Read admission requirements for more information.

  Some courses have special requirements. For further information contact your chosen institution and read about special requirements in the institution's entry.

  You can also refer to the course search - the results page will give you an indication of any special requirements for the course.

• How do I apply for postgraduate courses through UAC?

  You apply to courses listed in the course search through Apply-By-Web. Apply-By-Web will instruct you through the application.

• What is an Intake?

  An Intake refers to a postgraduate admission period. There are six Intakes in the year.

  For 2010 admissions the Intake dates are:

  • Intake 1: Studies commence December 2009 - January 2010
  • Intake 2: Studies commence February - March 2010
  • Intake 3: Studies commence April 2010
  • Intake 4: Studies commence May - June 2010
  • Intake 5: Studies commence July - August 2010
  • Intake 6: Studies commence September - November 2010

• How do I find out what my UAC application number is?

  When you use Apply-By-Web you will be given a UAC application number early in your application. Keep a record of this number. Read UAC application number and UAC Personal Identification Number (PIN) FAQs

• What is my UAC PIN?

  Your UAC PIN is the first four digits of your date of birth - the day and month only. For example if your birthday is 3 October, your UAC PIN is 0310. Read UAC application number and UAC Personal Identification Number (PIN) FAQs.

• How many applications can I submit?

  You can submit only one application to UAC Postgraduate.

  If you applied for admission in Intakes 1-3 (commencing December 2009-April 2010) you DO NOT need to re-apply for Intakes 4-6 (commencing May-November 2010). Your application will remain valid, so in order to be considered for Intake 4-6 courses all you need to do is change your course choices through Online applicant services.

  If you have additional qualifications to be included with your application, go to Online applicant services and select Add/modify study/qualifications.

• Do I need to submit documents with my application?

  Read providing documents to UAC FAQs for more information.

  Check the course search and the institution entries for any special requirements of the course you are interested in. Refer to the 'Key to special requirements symbols' at the top if the results page for symbol meanings.

• I would like to have employment experience considered as part of my application

  Your employment experience may be a necessary part of your application. Check the course search and institution entries for details of any work experience requirements.

• How do I arrange to have copies of my documents verified?

  Read providing documents to UAC FAQs for more information.

• I have to arrange English language translations of my documents. Who is authorised to translate them for me?

  Read providing documents to UAC FAQs for more information.

• Do I have to demonstrate English language proficiency?

  If your qualifications are 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 participating institutions as proof of proficiency in English.

• I'm an international applicant. Can I apply through UAC for postgraduate study?

  All international applicants must apply directly to the institutions, not through UAC.

• How do I add study I did not include in my application?

  After you have applied through UAC, you can use Online applicant services to check, change and add information related to your UAC application. Read the Online applicant services FAQs for more information.

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