How to apply for postgraduate courses
Source: https://www.sydney.edu.au/study/applying/how-to-apply/postgraduate-coursework.html Parent: https://www.sydney.edu.au/study/applying.html
window.adobeDataLayer = window.adobeDataLayer || []; adobeDataLayer.push({ page: JSON.parse("{\x22landing\u002Dpage\u002Dfd2af9b063\x22:{\x22@type\x22:\x22corporate\u002Dcommons\/components\/page\/editable\u002Dtemplates\u002Dstructures\/landing\u002Dpage\x22,\x22repo:modifyDate\x22:\x222025\u002D10\u002D13T21:53:20Z\x22,\x22dc:title\x22:\x22How to apply for postgraduate courses\x22,\x22dc:description\x22:\x22How to apply for a postgraduate course (coursework degree) at the University of Sydney.\x22,\x22xdm:template\x22:\x22\/conf\/corporate\/settings\/wcm\/templates\/support\u002Darticle\u002Dwith\u002Dhero\x22,\x22xdm:language\x22:\x22en\u002DUS\x22,\x22xdm:tags\x22:[],\x22repo:path\x22:\x22\/content\/corporate\/study\/applying\/how\u002Dto\u002Dapply\/postgraduate\u002Dcoursework.html\x22}}"), event:'cmp:show', eventInfo: { path: 'page.landing\u002Dpage\u002Dfd2af9b063' } });
.m-global-desktop-nav { visibility: hidden; } .m-global-mobile-nav { visibility: visible; } @media (min-width: 992px) { .m-global-desktop-nav { visibility:visible; } .m-global-mobile-nav { visibility:hidden; } }
var addthis_config = { "ui_click": true, "ui_508_compliant": false, "services_exclude": "print" };
false
- Study false false
- Applying false false
- How to apply false false
- Postgraduate coursework applications (Domestic) true true
/content/dam/people/students-in-situ/_06i3089.jpg
50%
How to apply for postgraduate coursework
Follow these steps to apply for a master's degree, graduate diploma or graduate certificate as a domestic applicant.
m-hero--simple
1280.1280.jpeg 1280w, 440.293.2x.jpeg 880w, 800.533.2x.jpeg 1600w, 220.147.2x.jpeg 440w
false
Domestic student eligibility
You are a domestic student if you are any of the following:
- an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or
- New Zealand citizen, or
- Australian humanitarian visa holder, or
- Pacific Engagement visa holder.
How to apply as an international student
_self
Steps and considerations differ for international students
h3
cmp-callout--informational-blue
Before you apply
1. Find your course and check entry requirements
Use the to find what you’d like to study. Read each tab of the course page to learn more about the subjects and entry requirements for your course. Usually, courses that prepare you for a career where you'll work closely with people or animals have inherent requirements as well.
Types of postgraduate coursework degrees
Some courses are offered at a graduate certificate, graduate diploma and master's degree level. When choosing a degree, you should consider which level is best for you.
- Graduate certificatesusually covers some of the core units of a master's degree, and is typically completed within six months of full-time study.
- Graduate diplomas offers more opportunity to upskill, covering more of the master's units and is typically completed within a year of full-time study.
- Master's degreesprovide you with specialised knowledge and skills, and usually take one to two years of full-time study.
- Extended Master's degrees are three to four years of full-time study and lead to accreditation so you can practice a particular profession. Examples include the Doctor of Medicine and Juris Doctor.
Depending on your course, you may be able to upgrade/downgrade between the course levels. For example, you can start a graduate diploma and then upgrade to the master's version of the course.
Useful links
2. Check key dates
Submit your application well before the to ensure the best chance of success, as offers are made on a rolling basis. Closing dates differ for some courses, such as Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Dental Medicine. For confirmation, refer to your course page.
Also note the for each semester.
Applying
3. Consider finances and scholarships
You’ll need to pay tuition fees plus additional fees, costs and incidentals. For most postgraduate coursework degrees, you pay full fees and may be eligible for a .\ \ However, some courses offer reduced fees through limited Commonwealth supported places (CSP).
A CSP means you pay only a portion of your fees, called the student contribution amount (SCA), and the rest would be covered by the Australian Government. Your contribution varies per study area and you pay either upfront or through a .\
4. Check study or work credit
If you've completed any related study or work experience, check if you can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for your degree. This means you won’t have to repeat similar units, could graduate sooner, and pay less.
_self
Accepting credit can change your study load, fees or course duration. This may also affect your government assistance eligibility and full-time concession benefits.
Impact to benefits and allowances
h3
cmp-callout--informational-blue
5. Start application
Graduate certificate or diploma, and Master's degree applicants
Apply directly with us from the course page, which will also list any supplementary application forms required.
Juris Doctor applicants
To apply for the Juris Doctor (JD), apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC), which processes applications on behalf of universities in New South Wales.
Find your course Apply for Juris Doctor via UAC
After you apply
6. Accept your offer
When the outcome of your application is available, you’ll receive an email from the University or UAC, depending on where you applied.
If successful, you get either an an unconditional or conditional offer. A conditional offer means you’ll need to provide further documentation to proceed.
var addthis_config = { "ui_click": true, "ui_508_compliant": false, "services_exclude": "print" };