Can I apply through UAC Postgraduate?
The term postgraduate encompasses study that leads to an award such as a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Masters degree or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). 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 courses. 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 are processed through UAC. For research programs you need to contact the relevant institution directly.
Am I eligible?
You are eligible to apply for courses listed in the course search if you are an:
- Australian citizen
- New Zealand citizen or
- permanent resident of Australia.
Who CANNOT apply through UAC Postgraduate?
International fee-paying applicants
All international fee-paying applicants must apply directly to the participating institutions, not through UAC.
Deferments
UAC does not process deferments for postgraduate courses. Contact the relevant institution directly to establish their policy on deferment.
Related links
- Return to Applying
- Applying through UAC FAQs
