If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time. To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or a graduate certificate* (or equivalent) in development practice, or a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, plus 2 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience in a paid or substantial volunteer capacity, evidenced through the submission of a portfolio that demonstrates the contribution made to the organisation or relevant community of interest (see below), or the UQx Leadership in Global Development MicroMasters® credential program certificate plus 3 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience (see below) You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. Relevant disciplines for previous qualifications Relevant disciplines include anthropology, sociology, social science, development studies, community development, political science, human geography, philosophy, communication, social work, human services, planning, various streams of environmental studies and/or management, urban studies, and international studies. You must have completed at least a major, field of study, or approximately 30% of program content including a mix of introductory and advanced courses. Relevant work experience Relevant work experience includes work: in the planning, management and implementation of international or community development initiatives, including work for international aid agencies, non-governmental organisations, government agencies, social movements, and the international business community may include research, outreach capacities and service delivery and the portfolio should demonstrate basic computer literacy, research and writing skills, and ability to work collaboratively. Evidence of relevant work experience should include a letter from your employer (and/or previous employers) stating the following: That you work (or worked) for or with the specified organisation The length of time that you were there (i.e. 3 years) Type of employment (full-time, part-time*, casual* or contract*) IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.