UQ provides advice on postgraduate study

For those looking to boost their qualifications, improve or change their career direction, or simply pursue their intellectual passion, The University of Queensland’s Postgraduate Advice Night will offer a great opportunity to find out more about postgraduate study.

The free event, which will raise the curtain on UQ’s week-long celebration of its research endeavours (Research Week), will be held at Brisbane’s historic Custom’s House on Monday September 17 from 5pm to 8pm.

Some of the University’s leading academics will be on hand during the evening to answer questions and provide personalised advice about UQ’s flexible and career-tailored postgraduate programs.

As well as seminars detailing what the different programs involve and how to manage and fund postgraduate study, UQ staff will speak on study options in a wide range of subject areas including arts, business, economics, journalism, law, international studies, psychology, public policy, social work and tourism.

Deputy Dean of the UQ Graduate School, Professor Christa Critchley, encouraged prospective students to take advantage of the expert advice available at the event, emphasising The University’s strong record as the state’s premier research and postgraduate education institution.

“UQ’s academic excellence is well-recognised by our peer institutions, by government and industry,” Professor Critchley said.

“For the past five consecutive years UQ has won more awards for excellence in Teaching and Learning than any other Australian institution.

“Moreover, the level of industry investment in our research through Cooperative Research Centres is the highest by far of any Australian university. That investment is a measure of confidence in the institution, our people and students. ”

Professor Critchley said UQ’s reputation as one of the top Australian research universities and a leader in industry collaboration meant its graduates were much in demand, both in Australia and internationally.

“The high quality of our programs and teaching flows through to the outcomes for our graduates: a full-time employment rate almost five percent above most Australian universities,” she said.

UQ offers a range of postgraduate opportunities at many levels, including Honours, Graduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Masters by Coursework, Masters by Research (MPhil), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Professional Doctorate.

During Research Week, which extends from September 17-21, a range of other public seminars and workshops will also be held by a number of schools and institutes, showcasing The University’s research-related activities and providing further information on study and scholarship opportunities.

The week will also include the annual UQ Foundation Research Excellence Awards and the Awards for Excellence in Research Higher Degree Supervision on Tuesday September 18, where the University’s leading research initiatives and best supervisors will be recognised and rewarded.

For more information about research higher degree and postgraduate study at UQ visit www.uq.edu.au/postgraduate or call 07 3365 2203. More detailed information about Research Week and its schedule of events is available at: www.uq.edu.au/researchweek.

Contact information for prospective students
• For enquiries about postgraduate coursework programs and applications:
UQ Admissions
Telephone: (07) 3365 2203
Facsimile: (07) 3365 2061
Email: AdmissionsEnquiries@admin.uq.edu.au
The Admissions team can assist you with specific entry related queries. If you are concerned about prerequisites and entry ranks, the Admissions team can advise you how you can satisfy prerequisites and also how to improve your entry score.
• For enquiries about research higher degree programs and applications:
UQ Graduate School
Web: http://www.uq.edu.au/grad-school/
Telephone: (07) 3365 7932
Facsimile: (07) 3365 4455
Email: candidature@research.uq.edu.au

Media: For more information contact Lucy Manderson at UQ Communications (07 3365 2339 or l.manderson@uq.edu.au).