Important Update from the University of New South Wales (Master of Commerce Transfer No Longer Accepting 'Incomplete 4 Courses 65%')

Please see below for important updates from the University of New South Wales.

The government is currently conducting reviews both domestically and internationally. During this period, we will continue to provide any updates and their impacts across our networks through newsletters and ad-hoc communications. With continued interest in the University of New South Wales (UNSW), we encourage students to apply early wherever possible and hope you can spread this message across your networks. Meanwhile, please see below for some exciting updates from UNSW.

First, Faculty and Program Updates

1. Redesign of the Master of International Business

The UNSW Business School has redesigned this program to cultivate the next generation of business leaders. Students can flexibly pursue their interests and career aspirations through four new international business specializations.

For more information, please visit the official websiteRead more

2. Business Sustainability and Social Impact

Students studying for a Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Economics can now choose to complete a specialization in Business Sustainability and Social Impact. This forward-looking new specialization will be available from 2025.

3. Updates to Master of Commerce Entry Pathways

Successful completion of four equivalent courses at an Australian university (meaning previously incomplete transcripts, i.e., four courses of an unfinished master's degree)will no longer be considered as an entry pathway for the Master of Commerce (MComm) and Master of Commerce (Extension) at UNSW.

Students must now meet the existing academic requirements (recognized undergraduate degree or equivalent, or UNSW Graduate Certificate in Commerce pathway).

Credit or recognition of prior learning (RPL) may be granted for equivalent courses.

The school will provide more details later, and I will send another email. It is estimated that the GC pathway will be used, but not with four postgraduate course results.

4. 2025 Higher Degree Research Programs

Applications for UNSW PhD, Research Master's, and Master of Philosophy programs, as well as scholarships for the second and third semesters of 2025, are now open.

The application deadline is Friday, September 13, 2024, and offers will be released on Thursday, November 14, 2024.

5. New Geoenergy & Geostorage Engineering Specialization

The UNSW Faculty of Engineering will introduce a new Geoenergy & Geostorage Engineering specialization in the first semester of 2025, focusing on sustainable practices in the extraction and management of underground resources.

This innovative program is based on the previous petroleum engineering degree and is the first of its kind in Australia, reflecting the changing needs of the energy industry.

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Geoenergy & Geostorage)
Master of Engineering Science (Geoenergy & Geostorage)

6. Master of Clinical Neuropsychology Now CRICOS Accredited

From the first semester of 2025, international students will be able to study the Master of Clinical Neuropsychology. This one-year program is designed for practicing clinical psychologists to gain a deep understanding of the manifestations of neuropsychological disorders throughout the patient lifecycle.

7. University English Entry Course (UEEC) Now Available Online!

For students who do not meet UNSW's English language requirements, the 10-week UEEC course at UNSW College is now available online!

Online UEECThe 10-week course will start on Thursday, October 14, 2024, allowing students to smoothly enter UNSW degree programs in the first semester of 2025 without delay.

* Note: Not to be packaged with UNSW College courses!

Second, Admissions Process Updates

1. Offer Letter Deadline

We have recently updated the system,and the expected deadline listed on the applicant's offer letter will be more accurate. Please note that the UNSW admissions team will not be able to add further notes to the offer letter.

2. International Student Scholarship Issuance

Please be aware that the UNSW International Student Scholarship (ISA)will not be reflected in the student's electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE).

The scholarship will be automatically applied to the student's record, and the 15% tuition fee reduction will appear on the fee bill released closer to the start date.

For ISA terms and conditions, please click here:ISA T&Cs here

3. Postgraduate Score Calculator

Please remind everyone that the postgraduate course entry score calculator indicates that thepass mark used to calculate the average score is the pass mark required to obtain the entire degree, not the pass mark for individual subjects.

This calculator is for reference only.

4. Credit for Prior Learning (RPL)

If students wish to be considered for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), please indicate this at the initial stage of the Apply Online application.

This is particularly important for courses such as the Master of Applied Economics (8429).

We write at a crucial time for the sector with government reviews both domestically and internationally. During this period, we will continue to provide any updates and impacts across our networks through newsletters and ad-hoc communications. With continued interest in UNSW, we are encouraging students to apply early wherever possible and would be grateful if you could share this message across your networks. In the meantime, please find some exciting updates from UNSW below.

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