University of Goroka Academic Courses

The University of Goroka is one of four State Universities in Papua New Guinea and is one of the leading Teacher Training Institution for the South-West  Pacific. The University offers a variety of other Specialized Degree, Diploma  and Certificate Programs in the School of Education, School of Humanities,  School of Science and Technology, Institute of Technical Vocational Education
and Training, Institute of Post Graduate Studies, and Institute of Distance &  Flexible Learning. 

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION (TEACHING) – 8 Semesters

1.  Bachelor of Arts in Education – Accounting
2.  Bachelor of Arts in Education – Business Studies
3.  Bachelor of Arts in Education – Creative Arts and Communication
4.  Bachelor of Arts in Education - Economics
5. .Bachelor of Arts in Education - Geography
6.  Bachelor of Arts in Education - History
7. Bachelor of Arts in Education – Language and Literature
8. Bachelor of Arts in Education - Religious Studies and Personal Development

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9. Bachelor of Science in Education – Agriculture
10. Bachelor of Science in Education – Biology
11. Bachelor of Science in Education – Chemistry
12. Bachelor of Science in Education – Mathematics
13. Bachelor of Science in Education – Physics
14. Bachelor of Education in Applied Science

•  Food & Nutrition
• Textile & Fashion Design

15. Bachelor of Education in Design & Technology

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

Entry Requirements:

• l Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on the HSC.

16. Bachelor of Education – Curriculum Studies (Secondary/Primary – In-service) – 4 semesters
17. Bachelor of Education – Educational Leadership and Management  (Secondary/Primary – In-service ) – 4 semesters
18. Bachelor of Education – Educational Psychology  (Secondary/Primary – In-service) – 4 semesters
19. Bachelor of Education in School Management  (Secondary/Primary – In-service) through IDFL – 4-6 semesters
20. Bachelor of Education - Social Development and Gender Studies  (Secondary/Primary In- service) - 4 semesters
21. Bachelor of Education – Special and Inclusive Education  (Secondary/Primary – In-service) – 4 semesters
Entry Requirements:

• l Contact Student Administration for details

22. Diploma in Early Childhood Education – 4 semesters
23. Diploma in Guidance and Counseling – 4 semesters

• Entry Requirements:

l Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.4 on the HSC.

SCHOOL OF HUMANITES (CONTENT) – 8 Semesters
1. Bachelor of Arts – Applied Heritage and Indigenous Studies
2. Bachelor of Arts – Creative Arts and Communication
3. Bachelor of Arts –Environmental Studies
4. Bachelor of Arts – Geography
5. Bachelor of Arts – History
6. Bachelor of Arts – Language & Literature
7. Bachelor of Arts – Linguistics
8. Bachelor of Arts – Literature
9. Bachelor of Arts – Planning and Development Studies
10. Bachelor of Arts – Political Science
11. Bachelor of Arts – Psychology
12. Bachelor of Arts – Religious Education and Personal Development
13. Bachelor of Arts – Sociology and Anthropology
14. Bachelor of Business – Accounting
15. Bachelor of Business – Management
Entry Requirements:

• l Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.8 on the HSC.

16. Diploma in Business – 4 semesters
17. Diploma in Accounting (Flexible Mode) – 4-8 semesters
18. Diploma in Creative Industries – 4 semesters
19. Diploma in Creative Arts (TVE) – 4 semesters
Entry Requirements:

• l Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.4 on the HSC.

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (CONTENT) – 8 Semesters
1. Bachelor of Science – Agriculture Extension
2. Bachelor of Science – Biology
3. Bachelor of Science – Chemistry
4. Bachelor of Science – Mathematics
5. Bachelor of Science – Physics
Entry Requirements:

• l Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.8 on the HSC.

6. Bachelor of Agriculture Extension (In-service) – 4 semesters

•  Education
•  Extension

7. Bachelor of Mathematics (In-service- Secondary) – 4 semesters
8. Bachelor of Midwifery (In-service)– 3 semesters
9. Diploma in Health (PVTE) – 2 semesters
Specializations will include:

•  Heath Education
•  Health Teaching

10. Diploma in Agriculture – 2 semesters
Specializations will include:

•  PVTE Agriculture
•  Agriculture Extension

11. Diploma in Science (Primary – In-service) – 4 semesters

​INSTITUTE OF TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
1. Bachelor of Applied Science – 8 semesters

• (Major in Food & Nutrition, or Textiles & Fashion Design, or Family & Community Studies)

2. Bachelor of Design & Technology – 8 semesters

• (Major in Building Construction or Welding & Metal Fabrication or Wood & Furniture Making or Motor Mechanic)

3. Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management – 8 semesters
Entry Requirements:

• l Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.8 on the HSC.

4. Bachelor of Applied Science (In-service - Secondary-Home  Economics) – 4 semesters
5. Bachelor of TVET (Business Studies – Content) – 4 semesters
6. Bachelor of TVET (Technical –Content) 2-4 semesters
7. National Advance Diploma in Automotive Engineering – 6 semesters
Entry Requirements:

• l Contact Student Administration for details

8. Diploma in Hotel Operations Management – 4 semesters
9. Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management – 4 semesters
Entry Requirements:

• l Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.6 or equivalent on the HSC.

10. Diploma in:

•  Sports and Recreation Management – 4 semesters
• Physical Education – 4 semesters

Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.4 or equivalent on the HSC.

11. Diploma in Teaching TVET – 2 semesters

• DTVET ( Business)
• DTVET ( Technical)

Entry Requirements:

• l Contact Student Administration for details

12. Certificate III in: – 12weeks (Lahara)

•  Sport & Recreation Management
•  Physical Education
• Sports Coaching

Entry Requirements:

• Grade 12 with a minimum C Grade or better in all subjects.
• Must have done a sports education course in the last two years.
• Must be currently practicing as a coach, sports administrator or a technical official.
• l Those already on the field must provide evidence of Recognition ofprior learning including sports courses.

POST GRADUATE PROGRAMS - ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
1. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education (By Research) – 8 Semeters
2. Master of Education By Research – 4 Semesters

•  Curriculum Studies
• Educational Leadership and Management
• Teacher Education

3. Bachelor of Education (Honors) By Research – 3 Semesters

• Curriculum Studies
•  Educational Leadership and Management
• Teacher Education

4. Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) – 2 Semesters

Entry Requirements:
l Contact Student Administration for details
1. Master of Arts (By Research) – 4 Semesters

• • Communication and Social Change
• • English as Second Language (ESL)
• • Language and Literature
• • Literature
• • Linguistics
• • Melanesian Perspectives
• • Social Science

2. Executive Master of Leadership and Business Administration – 4 Semester
3. Bachelor of Arts (Honors) By Research – 3 Semesters

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

Entry Requirements:

• lContact Student Administration for details

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
1. Master of Science (By Research) – 2 - 4 Semesters

•  Agriculture
• Agriculture Extension
• Biology
• Science Education

2. Bachelor of Science (Honors) By Research – 3 Semesters

•  Biology
•  Mathematics

3. Post Graduate Diploma – 2 Semesters

•  Agriculture Education
•  Agriculture Extension
•  Agriculture Science
•  Science (Biology)

4. Graduate Diploma – 2 Semesters

•  Biology
•  Physics

Entry Requirements:
l Contact Student Administration for details

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
1. Master of Science (By Research) – 2 - 4 Semesters

• Agriculture
•  Agriculture Extension
•  Biology
• Science Education

2. Bachelor of Science (Honors) By Research – 3 Semesters

• Biology
• Mathematics

3. Post Graduate Diploma – 2 Semesters

• Agriculture Education
•  Agriculture Extension
•  Agriculture Science
•  Science (Biology)

4. Graduate Diploma – 2 Semesters

•  Biology
•  Physics

Entry Requirements:

• l Contact Student Administration for details

INSTITUTE OF TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING (ITVET)
1. Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Science – 2 Semesters
Entry Requirements:

• l Contact Student Administration for details

INSTITUTE OF DISTANCE AND FLEXIBLE LEARNING (IDFL)
1. Certificate in Tertiary Admissions Studies (CTAS) – 1-2 Semesters

•  Must have recently graduated from a secondary school.
• Must have a genuine Grade 12 Certificate with a GPA of 1.7 – 2.4 to take up the matriculation program offered by UOG.
• Only those School Leavers who applied to UOG but could not make it due to shortfall in the GPA will be a given a preference.

2. Diploma in Early Childhood Education – 4 to 8 semester
3. Diploma in Accounting – 4 to 8 semester
4. Diploma in Management – 4 to 8 semester
5. Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management – 4 to 8 semester
 Entry Requirements:

•  l Contact Students Administration for details

6. Bachelor of Education in School Management (Sec/Pri – In-service)
 through IDFL – 4 to 8 semester
 Entry Requirements:

•  l Contact Students Administration for details

For more information on the courses and their entry requirements, see the university website on  the web address below: http://www.unigoroka.ac.pg/
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