Entry requirements

Applicants must have one of the following: 

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent in a relevant Science or Engineering discipline, such as physics, chemistry, environmental sciences, nursing, education, engineering, and/or materials sciences, or another comparable field^#

OR

• A minimum of 3 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant professional work experience# AND a general capacity to undertake tertiary education, demonstrated by successful completion of professional education (e.g. UTS microcredential(s) or equivalent) AND an interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in Sustainable Practice

Applicants may be required to attend an interview. 

# Acceptable fields of education and work experience include the following ASCED Fields of Education (FoE) codes or groups:

• 0105 Chemical Sciences
• 0107 Earth Sciences
• 0109 Biological Sciences
• 0199 Other Natural and Physical Sciences
• 0509 Environmental Studies
• 010301 Physics
• 030300 Process and Resources Engineering
• 030301 Chemical Engineering
• 030303 Mining Engineering
• 030305 Materials Engineering
• 030399 Process and Resources Engineering, n.e.c
• 031300 Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology
• 031301 Electrical Engineering
• 031307 Communications Technologies
• 039901 Environmental Engineering
• 039903 Biomedical Engineering
• 039999 Engineering and Related Technologies, n.e.c
• 0603 Nursing
• 07 Education

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

For applicants who need to demonstrate professional work experience:

• Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
  • A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
  • A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
  • A statutory declaration confirming professional work experience (Australian residents only)
  • An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor, on company letterhead, confirming the applicant’s professional work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and nature of the business
  • A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)

Personal statement (one page) outlining the applicant’s interest in the course and any contemporary professional education undertaken. The statement must clearly articulate the applicant’s learning expectations which align with the course intended outcomes and demonstrates capacity to undertake the course (such as, but not limited to, successful completion of UTS postgraduate microcredentials).

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee an offer of a place.

English language requirements

English language requirements apply to both international and domestic students. Please refer to the UTS English language requirements for further information on how to satisfy the requirements for the course/s.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper-based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet-based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

For more information, schedule a 15-minute call with a Student Enrolment Advisor. 

Recognition of Prior Learning

Your previous studies or employment experience can be acknowledged as credit towards your online postgraduate studies, provided that it meets the relevant course requirements.

If you receive a UTS offer of enrolment, and you’ve undertaken previous studies at another institution, you may be eligible to apply for recognition of prior learning. UTS doesn’t determine recognition of prior learning until an offer of enrolment is accepted.

To see if you may be eligible to receive recognition of prior learning, speak with an Enrolment Advisor today.

FEE-HELP

To assist with all or some of your tuition fees, FEE-HELP is available for eligible students. This government-supported loan scheme is designed to help eligible full-fee paying students pay their tuition fees.

To check your eligibility, feel free to speak with an Enrolment Advisor today.