I. Conditions of Australian Master Scholarship
1, IELTS score
First of all, you should meet the requirements of normal admission, for example, the total score of IELTS is 6.5, and each course is not less than 6. However, English scores do not affect the scholarship application very much. A score of 9 is not much different from a score of 6.5.
2. Letter of recommendation
Letter of recommendation Of course, it is absolutely beneficial for you to find an internationally renowned person to sign a letter of recommendation for you. Generally, you just need to sign your undergraduate/graduate tutor or dean, so there is no need to waste energy. But if you have English-speaking friends, such as foreign teachers, it is very useful for them to write a letter of recommendation themselves.
3. Guidance effect
Academically, of course, he is a famous tutor, but from the perspective of scholarship, it is recommended to find the dean.
4. Research plan
Australian schools generally don't require personal statements, but C.V. does. But research proposals are essential, otherwise the application will never be considered. This is an Australian principle.
Second, the application time
Generally, the admission time in Australia is February and July, and the deadline for applying for scholarships is August -65438+ 10 of the previous year. All materials must be sent to the university before this. Some schools allow IELTS scores to be handed in late.
Note: Many schools do not allow you to enter school in July, and some expressly stipulate that IPRSholder must start formal study before March 3 1 (such as UNSW); Although some claim that they can enter school in spring or autumn, they often send you an admission notice in February. Correct the reason, if you enter school in March, you generally can't wait for the offer of American schools. Otherwise, if you accepted a scholarship from Australia and didn't go at that time, the scholarship would be wasted. A school can only have a maximum of 30 places.
Three. Types of Australian Master Scholarships
Government scholarship
The amount of scholarships provided by the government is very generous, but the number of places is small and the examination is strict. It is not easy to apply successfully. Among these scholarships, China students can apply for two main types: International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRs) and Australian APIC Women's Studies Scholarship (AAWRF). (Note: Now IPRS have been replaced by RTP (Research Training Program).
Academic scholarship
In addition to government scholarships, Australian universities have set up different scholarships for international students, ranging from several hundred Australian dollars to tens of thousands of Australian dollars. Scholarships provided by colleges and universities can be divided into five types, including tuition-free type, special geographical type, fixed amount type, specialty-oriented type and enterprise donation type. There are many ways for students to get scholarships, some pass grades, some need interviews, and some even require applicants to have special experience.
Scholarships are provided by the Government of China.
In addition to scholarships provided by Australian governments and universities, friends who want to study abroad can also apply for scholarship programs provided by China government, such as CSC.
The full name of CSC is china scholarship council, namely china scholarship council. The government allocates a certain amount of funds to CSC for unified management every year, which is used to fund qualified domestic elite students to go abroad for further study. The scholarships awarded by the Foundation are collectively referred to as CSC Scholarships.
Fourth, the Australian master's degree
Achievement preparation
The criterion for Australian university teachers to evaluate cases is the academic performance of students at the undergraduate level. Generally speaking, there are two ways for schools to calculate academic performance, one is the percentage average score, and the other is the GPA grade point. What needs to be emphasized here is that the methods and standards for calculating GPA in Australian schools are different.
Background preparation
Australian universities have a clear understanding of the recognition of domestic universities. At present, the reference standard is that universities listed in the national "2 1 1" and "985" are considered to be better universities. Students who are not in 2 1 1 can also apply for the Eighth National Congress, but the requirements for grades are slightly stricter than 2 1 1.
Professional background preparation
Professional counterpart is a requirement of many Australian master programs. Courses with this requirement usually require a strong professional background, such as engineering, science, computer, finance, design and so on. Usually, the applicant's tutor issues a letter of recommendation or provides other supporting documents (such as portfolio, graduation thesis, professional qualification certificate, etc.). ) to illustrate the professional background.
Work background preparation
To study and live in Australia, business courses or master of management courses in some Australian universities do not require applicants to have relevant professional background, but they do require certain work experience, such as MBA courses. Usually, the applicant's work unit issues relevant work certificates.
Five, the academic system of studying in Australia.
After a long period of teaching experience in Australian universities, many schools have extended the duration of courses to 65,438+0.5 years or 2 years, adding some basic courses or internship time, and students can obtain graduation certificates and degree certificates at the same time after completing credits. Different types of Australian masters have different academic systems.
The master of teaching in Australia is usually 1-2 years, and the admission requirements vary according to schools and majors. Teaching-oriented master's courses are mainly assessed through homework, tests and limited research papers. The minimum time for a research-oriented master is 2 years. If the applicant chooses to change majors, students need to take an extra 6 months to 1 year of pre-master courses.