Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be considered for entry into this course, you must have completed an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a directly related discipline with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 70% (or equivalent).
As part of your application to this course, you must also prepare and submit a thesis proposal before the application closing date.
You can use our graduate coursework grade conversion eligibility calculator to get an indication of whether you are eligible for this course based on your previous studies and Weighted Average Mark (WAM).
English language requirements
- English language test score requirements
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:
IELTS
6.5
with no band less than 6.0TOEFL
79+
with writing 21; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13PEARSON
58+
with no communicative skill below 50CAMBRIDGE
176+
with no skill less than 169
About selection
When assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider your previous studies and academic performance.
The Selection Committee may request additional information to clarify any aspect of an application, according to the University’s Academic Board rules regarding selection instruments.
Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.
Additional information
Please note that there is no mid-year (July intake) entry for the following specialisations: anthropology; criminology; history; politics and international studies; public policy and management; sociology.
You are strongly encouraged to seek feedback about your thesis proposal from a potential supervisor prior to applying. Thesis supervisors are usually assigned when you commence your course, and discussing your thesis proposal with a staff member does not guarantee your choice of supervisor.
In addition to your suitability for this course, the Selection Committee will also consider the availability of supervision and resources in suitable project areas. Quotas may be applied to the course as a whole or to individual discipline streams, and preference may be given to applicants with evidence of appropriate preparation or potential to undertake research.