Eligibility criteria

In addition to being assessed on your research proposal, applicants have to meet certain basic requirements to be eligible for admission to UTS research degrees. 

PhD

Including the Industry Doctorate Program, PhD by Distance, and Collaborative Doctoral Research Degree

• A UTS-recognised master’s by research or bachelor’s degree with first or second class honours (division 1)
  • OR an equivalent or higher qualification
  • OR other evidence of experience or qualifications that demonstrate your ability to successfully pursue graduate research 
• Evidence of relevant English language proficiency
• If you are applying to Engineering, IT, Health, or Science, you may also be required to have a previous degree in a related area.
• If you are applying to Health, you may also be required to have the relevant professional authorisation to practise in your area. 
• If you are an international applicant and require confirmation that your home institution is one of UTS’s international partner universities, please contact grs@uts.edu.au for guidance.

Master's by Research

• A UTS-recognised bachelor’s degree 
  • OR an equivalent or higher qualification
  • OR other evidence of experience or qualifications that demonstrate your ability to successfully pursue graduate research 
• Evidence of relevant English language proficiency
• If you are applying to Engineering, IT, Health, or Science, you may also be required to have a previous degree in a related area.
• If you are applying to Health, you may also be required to have the relevant professional authorisation to practise in your area. 

Please use the UTS Handbook for a complete list of entry requirements for your course.