Postgraduate entry
If you have a Bachelors degree you can apply for entry to a Masters by coursework or a Masters by research degree. Successful completion of your Masters by research degree can lead to a Doctor of Philosophy or an Integrated PhD.
If you don’t have a Bachelors degree, but can show that you have at least 5 years professional experience relevant to a course we offer, you can apply to study a Graduate Certificate.
Please note that visa restrictions may apply.
If you successfully complete a Graduate Certificate you can progress to a Graduate Diploma and from there, to a Masters degree.
Postgraduate English requirements
| Test method | Minimum requirement |
|---|---|
| Academic IELTS | An overall band score of 6.5, with no individual band less than 6.0 |
| TOEFL | Minimum score of 573, including Test of Written English of 5.0 or better |
| TOEFL iBT | Minimum score of 84, with no individual score less than 17 |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) | PTE Academic 64, with no score less than 58 for postgraduate standard entry courses |
| University of Cambridge [Cambridge English: Advanced] | Pre-2015: A score between 58 - 66 with no less than 'Borderline' in any element of the test Post-2015: An overall score of 176, with no individual band less than 169 |
| Other | Other evidence of English language proficiency may be acceptable. Please apply for an assessment or contact your local authorised agent. |
Course specific English requirements
Some courses have specific English requirements.
Graduate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood Studies)
Students must attain an Academic IELTS with an overall band minimum score of 7.0 (no individual band less than 7.0).
Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary)
Students must attain an Academic IELTS with an overall band minimum score of 7.0 (no individual band less than 7.0).
Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary)
Students must attain an Academic IELTS with an overall band minimum score of 7.0 (no individual band less than 7.0).
Master of Midwifery (Research)
Students must attain an Academic IELTS with an overall band minimum score of 7.0 (no individual band less than 7.0).
Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry)
International students are required to provide an Academic IELTS with an overall minimum score of 7.0 (no individual band less than 7.0) or any other equivalent test approved by AHPRA.
Master of Nursing (Research)
Students must attain an Academic IELTS with an overall band minimum score of 7.0 (no individual band less than 7.0).
Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
Students must attain an Academic IELTS with an overall band minimum score of 7.0 (no individual band less than 6.5).
Master of Psychology
Students must attain an Academic IELTS with an overall band minimum score of 7.0 (no individual band less than 6.5).
