Course Programs and Admission Requirements for School of Education, University of Goroka

 Welcome to study in Papua New Guinea! Study at University of Goroka . The University of Goroka School of Education Undergraduate and Post Graduate  course programmes and admission requirements are outlined below. 

  

admission requirements for Education at University of Goroka
Course programs and entry requirements for Education at University of Goroka. Photo. Logo of UOG.

1.1 Bachelor of Arts Education – 8 Semesters

  • Accounting
  • Business Studies
  • Creative Arts and Communication
  • Economics
  • Geography
  • History
  • Language and Literature
  • Religious Education and Personal Development

Entry Requirements

  • Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on the HSC from recognized institutions
  • B grade or better in Language and Literature
  • B grade in General Mathematics or C grade in Advance Mathematics
  • B grade or better in the respective subject specialization.
  • Minimum STAT P percentile of 50

1.2 Bachelor of Science Education – 8 Semesters

  • Agriculture
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Physics

Entry Requirements

  • Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on the HSC from recognized institutions
  • B grade or better in Language and Literature
  • B grade in General Mathematics or C grade in Advance Mathematics
  • B grade or better in respective or related subject specialization
  • Minimum STAT P percentile of 50

1.3 Bachelor of Applied Science (Home Economics) Education – 8 Semesters

  • Food and Nutrition
  • Textile and Fashion Design

Entry Requirements

  • Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on the HSC from recognized institutions
  • B grade in Language and Literature
  • B grade or better in better in Science subjects.

1.4 Bachelor of Design and Technology Education – 8 Semesters

  • Building Construction
  • Welding, Machining and Metal Fabrication
  • Wood and Furniture Making

Entry Requirements

  • Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on the HSC from recognized institutions
  • B grade in Language and Literature or A grade in Applied English
  • B grade or better in better in either Science or Social Science subjects.

1.5 Bachelor of Education (In-service) – 4 Semesters

  • Curriculum Studies
  • Educational Leadership and Management
  • Educational Psychology
  • Gender Studies and Social Development
  • Special and Inclusive Education

Entry Requirements

  • Diploma in Teaching Secondary/Primary
  • Professional registration as a teacher
  • More than two years of teaching experience
  • Satisfactory Report from the Regional Standard Officer of applicant’s performance (Report must be within the last five years from the date of application)
  • Any other qualification and experience deemed appropriate by the Admissions Committee.

1.6 Diploma in Early Childhood Education – 4 Semesters

Entry Requirements


  • Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.4 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
  • C grade or better in Language & Literature or B grade in Applied English
  • B grade in General Mathematics or C grade in Advance Mathematics.
  • Certificate in Early Childhood Education from recognized institutions and references (both character and professional) within the last five years from the date of application.
  • Official Police and Medical clearances must be attached.
  • Experiences in childcare activities including First Aid would be an advantage.
  • Any other qualifications or experiences as deemed necessary by the Admissions Committee.
  • Minimum STAT P percentile of 50

1.7 Diploma in Guidance and Counseling – 4 Semesters

Entry Requirements

  • Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.4 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
  • C grade or better in Language & Literature or B grade in Applied English.
  • B grade in General Mathematics, or C in Advance Mathematics.
  • Official Police and Medical clearances must be attached.
  • Experiences in counseling and related activities would be an advantage.
  • Qualifications in Guidance and Counseling related fields from recognized institutions and references (both character and professional) within the last five years from the date of application.
  • Any other qualifications or experiences as deemed necessary by the Admissions Committee
  • Minimum STAT P percentile of 50

Post Graduate Course Programmes and Admission Requirements at University of Goroka 

3.1 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Science (By Research) – 8 Semesters

The University of Goroka (UOG) offers a Doctor of Philosophy in most of the disciplines that are offered at postgraduate level. Prospective students that wish to in pursuing doctoral studies can contact the Director for Graduate Studies or the relevant Dean in a School. For Admission and Program Regulations governing the Doctor of Philosophy are advised to consult or obtain the University of Goroka Post Graduate Studies Handbook and consult the appropriate section of the publication. The degree of Doctor of Philosophy is offered in the School of Education and the School of Science and Technology. A person interested in taking up doctoral studies may consult the relevant School Dean or Director, Post Graduate Studies.

       Entry Requirements:

  • Degree of Master or a Bachelor with First Class Honors or equivalent from a Senate-recognized institution shall be eligible to apply to register as a student of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
  • Applications should be made to the Chair of Post Graduate Studies Admissions and should include the details required by the prescribed form for Application for doctoral studies and a research proposal.
  • The Application, upon receipt, will be registered and forwarded to the relevant School Post Graduate Studies for a recommendation to the Senate or its delegate. A recommendation for registration to doctoral studies must include the proposed name(s) of one or more supervisors.
  • Applicants for the Doctor of Philosophy, upon admission will be registered provisionally for six months. Students, within the six months will be required to develop and prepare their thesis. At the end of that period Senate or its delegate - to confirm or cancel the student’s candidature - will review the prepared work.
  • A student’s candidature will commence, if the review is confirmed, from the commencement of admission.
  • All other Regulations regarding the Doctor of Philosophy candidature can be found in the UOG Post Graduate Studies Handbook.
3.2 Master of Science (By Research) - 2 to 4 Semesters

  • Agriculture
  • Agriculture Extension
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Science Education
Entry Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science Honors, Second Class Upper Division or better from a recognized institution, or
  • Obtained an appropriate Post Graduate Diploma with at a GPA of 3.0.
  • More than two years of work experience in a relevant field of science.
  • Two references from current or recent employer for more than two years. References from employers more than 5 years ago will not be considered.
  • A research proposal of 500 words maximum in a nominated field of study.
3.3 Bachelor of Science (Honors) By Research - 3 Semesters

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Science Education
Entry Requirements

  • Applicants should have a first degree in Science with an average GPA of 2.7 or better at undergraduate studies in Years 3 and 4 of Bachelor of Science courses or equivalent.
  • Where necessary, applicants with two years of work experience in a relevant field of education must supply two references from current or recent employer for more than two years. References from employers more than 5 years ago will not be considered.
3.4 Post Graduate Diploma – 2 Semesters

  • Agriculture Education
  • Agriculture Extension
  • Agriculture Science
Entry Requirements

  • Obtained a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Goroka with a GPA of at least 2.7 in 300 – and 400 – level courses in the appropriate major.
  • Obtained a Bachelor’s degree from another tertiary institution a qualification deemed suitable or equivalent to that of the above by the Senate or its delegate.
  • Bachelor of Science in the respective specializations.
  • Graduate Certificate in the respective specializations.
  • More than two years of work experience.
  • Satisfactory Report from the employer of applicant’s performance (Report must be within the last five years from the date of application).
  • Any other qualification and/or experience deemed appropriate by the Admissions Committee.
3.5 Graduate Diploma – 2 Semesters

  • Biology
  • Physics
Entry Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science Education in Biology or Physics
  • Graduate Certificate in Biology or Physics
  • More than two years of work experience
  • Satisfactory Report from the employer of applicant’s performance (Report must be within the last five years from the date of application)
  • Any other qualification and/or experience deemed appropriate by the Admissions Committee
How to Apply
School Leavers must apply through the School Leavers forms or the NOAS application. 
For non school  leavers, including international students must apply using the non school leaver forms.

Applications for 2022 for non school leavers are now open. Download application Forms here. 

University of Goroka Contact Addresses 

The University of Goroka
P.O Box 1078, GOROKA
Eastern Highlands Province

Email Address:  
info@unigoroka.ac.pg / registration@unigoroka.ac.pg

Phone Number
Phone: +675 5311 700

Fax: +675 532 1914/2620
https://www.unigoroka.ac.pg/

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