University of Goroka School of Humanities Course Programs and Admission Requirements

The University of Goroka (UOG) school of Humanities offer both Undergraduate and Post Graduate Courses . The course programs are offered to both international students and well as local students. If you are planning to study at the University of Goroka under the school of Humanities, the course programmes and the entry requirements are outlined below. 

University of Goroka School of Humanities Course Programs and Admission Requirements
University of Goroka School of Humanities Course Programs and Admission Requirements . Logo Credit : University of Goroka 


Undergraduate Programs and Entry Requirements at University of Goroka 

 2.1 Bachelor of Arts – 8 Semesters

  • Applied Heritage and Indigenous Studies
  • Creative Arts & Communication
  • Environmental Studies
  • Geography
  • History
  • Language and Literature
  • Linguistics
  • Literature
  • Planning and Development Studies
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Religious Education and Personal Development
  • Sociology and Anthropology

Entry Requirements

  • Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.8 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
  • B grade or better in the subject/ related specialization.
  • C grade in Advance Mathematics or B grade in General Mathematics.
  • B grade or better in respective or related subject specialization
  • Minimum STAT P percentile of 50

2.2 Bachelor of Arts Education –In-service – Content - 4 Semesters

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

Entry Requirements

  • Diploma in Teaching Secondary/Primary.
  • Professional registration as a teacher.
  • More than two years of teaching experience.
  • Must have strong academic achievements in the academic transcripts and Grade 12 certificates with clear evidence of the specific program of study as a major specialization.
  • 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.

2.3 Bachelor of Business Accounting – 8 Semesters

Entry Requirements


  • Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.8 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
  • B grade or better in Language and Literature or A grade in Applied English.
  • C grade in Advance Mathematics or B grade in General Mathematics.
  • B grade or better in Accounting
  • Minimum STAT P percentile of 50

2.4 Bachelor of Business Economics – 8 Semesters


Entry Requirements

  • Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.8 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
  • B grade or better in Language and Literature or A grade in Applied English.
  • C grade in Advance Mathematics or B grade in General Mathematics.
  • B grade or better in Economics
  • Minimum STAT P percentile of 50

2.5 Bachelor of Business Management – 8 Semesters

Entry Requirements

  • Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.8 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
  • B grade or better in Language and Literature or A grade in Applied English.
  • C grade in Advance Mathematics or B grade in General Mathematics.
  • B grade or better in Economics Accounting or Business Studies.
  • Minimum STAT P percentile of 50

2.6 Bachelor of Arts /Business (Transit Program for Applicants with Prior Qualifications) – 4 to 6 Semesters

Entry Requirements

  • Diploma in Business /Arts from recognized institutions with high GPAs
  • Relevant diploma qualifications that fit into any of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Business specializations offered at the university.
  • Preferences will be given to UOG graduates.

2.7 Diploma in Creative Industries – 4 Semesters


Entry Requirements

  • Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.4 or equivalent from recognized institutions.
  • C grade or better in Language and Literature and Advance /General Mathematics
  • C grade or better in Science or Humanities courses
  • Any other qualification and experience deemed appropriate by the Admissions Committee.
  • Minimum STAT P percentile of 50

2.8 Diploma in Creative Arts Education (PVTE ) – 2 Semesters

Entry Requirements

  • Diploma or Certificate in Creative Arts Agriculture with a minimum GPA of 2.4.
  • More than three years of work experiences in the area of Creative Arts.
  • Plus satisfactory inspector’s or supervisor’s reports (Inspection report must be within the last five years from the date of application).
  • Any other qualification and experience deemed appropriate by the Admissions Committee.

Post Graduate Course Programmes and Admission Requirements - School of Humanities, University of Goroka 

2.1 Master of Arts (By Research) - 4 Semesters
  • Communication and Social Change
  • English as Second Language (ESL)
  • Language and Literature
  • Literature
  • Linguistics
  • Melanesian Perspectives
Entry Requirements

  • Bachelor of Arts 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 arts.
  • 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.
  • Applicants without an Honors qualification but wish to apply for a Masters must have an average GPA of 3.0 or better at undergraduate studies in Years 3 and 4 of Bachelor of Arts courses or equivalent.
2.2 Executive Master of Leadership in Business Administration – 4 Semesters

Entry Requirements

  • Bachelor of Business 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 arts.
  • 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.
  • Applicants without an Honors qualification but wish to apply for a Masters must have an average GPA of 3.0 or better at undergraduate studies in Years 3 and 4 of Bachelor of Business courses or equivalent.
  • Any other qualification and/or experience deemed appropriate by the Admissions Committee.
2.3 Bachelor of Arts (Honors) By Research - 2 Semesters

  • Business Studies
  • Communication and Social Change
  • Language and Literature
  • Linguistics
  • Literature
  • Melanesian Perspectives
Entry Requirements

  • Applicants with a first degree in Education must have an average GPA of 2.7 or better at undergraduate studies in Years 3 and 4 of Bachelor of Education 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.


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How to Apply 

The Application process for enrollments at University of Goraka is through

  • School leavers (Current Grade 12s)
  • Non School Leavers (International students and Non Grade 12 Students)
The Application for Non School Leavers are now open. Go to >> University of Goroka Applications 

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