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Postgraduate study

Types of postgraduate study

The term "postgraduate" encompasses study that leads to an award such as a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Masters degree or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (see the Common terms and abbreviations for an explanation of these terms). Post-initial Bachelor level courses in teaching are also included in postgraduate admission through UAC.

The prior completion of a relevant undergraduate degree or diploma is usually required for admission to postgraduate study. You may also need professional work experience. There are two main types of postgraduate study: research and coursework.

Research requires that students undertake supervised research which will lead to a thesis or other piece of written material, within a set period of time. Masters degrees and PhDs can be obtained by research and usually require a bachelor degree at honours level or equivalent, for admission.

Coursework is composed of units of study, which usually require students to attend lectures and tutorials. Postgraduate Certificates, Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees can be obtained this way.

Only postgraduate coursework applications will be processed through UAC for 2008 admissions. For research programs you need to contact the relevant institution directly.

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