Professional Pathway Entry

Use your work experience to gain entry into a postgraduate qualification at UC. 

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We recognise your experience

If you don’t have a bachelor’s degree, your Australian work experience could still get you into postgraduate study. At UC we recognise the skills you’ve gained on the job and can assess them as a pathway into courses like Graduate Certificates and Master’s degrees.

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You only need to meet one of the three scenarios below to be eligible for entry into an approved postgraduate course at UC:

Scenario Your prior study Relevant work experience   General work experience
1 Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree 2 years OR 4 years
2 Certificate IV or Year 12 (or equivalent) 3 years OR 6 years
3 No formal qualification 7 years OR 10 years
  • Relevant experience: jobs directly related to the course you want to study.
  • General experience: any type of paid work experience.

 

We also recognise skilled jobs using the Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA) guide. If your role is classed as:

  • Skill Level 1 (e.g. managers, highly specialised professionals) → you may be eligible for direct entry, no minimum time required.
  • Skill Level 2 (e.g. technical or supervisory roles) → you may be eligible with at least 2 years of experience in that role.

Our Admissions Team will review your role and responsibilities to confirm eligibility.

How to apply

  1. Check your course

    Make sure the postgraduate course you want to study accepts work experience entry. See our list of eligible courses.

  2. Prepare your documents

    You’ll need:

    • A current resume with your roles, responsibilities, and dates
    • Employer statements (on company letterhead) confirming your role, duties, and dates
    • Transcripts or certificates from any past study
    • Any other evidence of your experience (awards, training, memberships, etc.)
    • Proof of name change (if relevant)
  3. Apply online

    Submit your application directly to UC. Our Admissions Team will review your experience and confirm your eligibility.

Postgraduate study

Not sure if returning to university is the right step for you? Explore your options and learn more about the benefits of postgraduate study at UC. Whether you're looking to upskill, pivot careers, or deepen your expertise, our guide can help you decide if postgraduate education aligns with your goals. Discover postgraduate study at UC.

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Get in touch

If you have more questions about Professional Pathways into postgraduate courses at the ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ, reach out to our dedicated team.