New South Wales College Update May 2025 Update (New Art and Design/Media Direction Master's Preparatory Course, 2025 Scholarship Information Update, 2026 Enrollment is Now Fully Open) May 2025 Agent Newsletter

Please see below for the May 2025 update from UNSW College.

1. New Pre-Masters Programs in Art & Design and Media Now Available

UNSW College is about to launch 2 new specializations in the Pre-Masters Program (Pre-Masters Program):

• Art & Design
• Media

These two specializations, together with the existing **Engineering and Information Technology**, will provide international students with comprehensive academic and language preparation to smoothly transition into the master's degree program at the University of New South Wales (UNSW).Applications for August 2025 intake are now open!

Academic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• * Relevant background can choose the 1.7-year main course package
  

English Language Requirements

• IELTS: Overall score of 6.0, with writing no less than 6.0, and other sections no less than 5.5
• TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 75, with writing no less than 20
• PTE: Overall score of 50, with writing no less than 50, and other sections no less than 46
• If the above English requirements are not met, language course classes will be required.

1 Pre-Masters Program (Media) Media Pre-Masters

• Duration: 15 weeks (12 weeks of teaching + exams and assessments)
• Teaching format: 21–23 hours of face-to-face teaching per week
• Teaching location: UNSW College campus in Sydney
• Start dates: January, May, August
  
• Tuition: A$23,500

Upon successful completion of this preparatory course, you can transition to the following UNSW master's degrees:

• * Package credit reduction instructions
• Master of Public Relations and Advertising ()
• Master of Journalism and Communication (Course Code: 8232)
• Master of Public Relations and Advertising / Master of Design (Dual Degree, Course Code: 8234)

Depending on the student's English level and professional background, after completing the preparatory course, up to 12 credits (UoC) of master's course credit reduction may be obtained. Note: All students entering the Pre-Masters (Media) will take at least one master's equivalent course (Practical Research), and will receive 6 credits for the chosen master's course. Students entering the Pre-Masters course with an IELTS score greater than or equal to 6.5 (or equivalent) will take a second master's equivalent course (Media Writing) to obtain an additional 6 credits for the chosen master's degree.

2 Pre-Masters Program (Art & Design) Art and Design Pre-Masters

• Duration: 15 weeks (12 weeks of teaching + exams and assessments)
• Teaching format: 21–23 hours of face-to-face teaching per week
• Teaching location: UNSW College campus in Sydney
• Start dates: January, May, August
  
• Tuition: A$23,500

Upon successful completion of this preparatory course, you can transition to the following UNSW master's degrees:

• Master of Design (9313)
• Master of Curating and Cultural Leadership (9318)
• Master of Animation and Visual Effects (9319)
• Master of Simulation and Immersive Technologies (9323)

* Package credit reduction instructions Depending on the student's English level and professional background, after completing the preparatory course, up to 12 credits (UoC) of master's course credit reduction may be obtained. All students entering the Art and Design Pre-Masters course will study at least one master's equivalent course (Creative Experimentation), which will exempt 6 credits for the student's chosen master's project. Students entering the Pre-Masters course with an IELTS score greater than or equal to 6.5 (or equivalent) will take a second master's equivalent course (Communication Skills for Creative Disciplines) to obtain an additional 6 credits for the chosen master's degree.

2. 2025 Scholarship Information Update

15% International Student Award

Applicable to the following students:

• Students enrolling in Diploma or Pre-Masters courses in 2025 and 2026
• New Foundation Studies students enrolling from July 1, 2025

Regional Scholarships
Scholarship amount: A$7,500
Applicable to Foundation or Diploma students from the following countries/regions (enrollment from July 1 to December 31, 2025):

Mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand

⚠️ Application restrictions:

• Students who have not accepted their offer can apply for the Regional Merit Scholarships
• The following types of students are not eligible to apply: Government or institution-sponsored students, students repeating a course, students choosing the Business Stream

Scholarships are in the form of tuition fee waivers.

3. 2026 Admissions are now fully open!

Applications are now being accepted for the following 2026 courses:

• Foundation Studies
• Diplomas
• Pre-Masters Program
• All ELICOS (language courses)

⚠️ Friendly reminder:
Due to the continuous growth in demand from international students, students planning to package Foundation Studies or Diplomas with a UNSW Bachelor of Commerce are advised to apply as early as possible to secure a place.

We're excited to share the latest updates from UNSW College, including new scholarships, expanded Pre-Masters specialisations, and flexible pathway options for 2025. These opportunities are designed to support international students in achieving their academic goals and accessing world-class education at UNSW Sydney.

Thanks as always for your continued partnership. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact your Regional Manager, orsend us an enquiry online.

Best Wishes,
Mark Bradley
Executive Director, Future Students and Business Development