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Postgraduate Coursework
Good things come to those who don’t wait. Upskill and advance your career with a postgraduate coursework degree at UNSW.
Find your specialisation among our diverse course options and flexible degree structures, and benefit from our leading researchers and academics, industry links, and scholarship opportunities.
Choose from a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master’s degree and, rather than research, you’ll undertake units of study, usually through lectures and tutorials. We also offer a range of distance education and offshore programs.
Check the entry requirements for the degree you’d like to do, as well as key dates and fees information, then follow the instructions on how to apply.
Why UNSW?
Top 50 university
UNSW is ranked 45th overall in the world.
QS World University
Rankings, 2018
Learn from the best
Be taught by award-winning lecturers and leaders in their field.
Strong links to industry
We are recognised as the Australian university with the strongest links to industry.
Most employable
Our graduates are the most employable in Australia.
Top 100 Graduate Employers and Future Leaders Awards, GradConnection/AFR, 2018
Producing top earners
UNSW has educated five of the top 25 young rich listers in Australia.
BRW Young Rich List, 2017
Leading innovation
UNSW is the #1 attended institution for Australian startup founders.
Startup Muster 2017
5 star plus rating
We received the maximum QS Five Star Plus Rating across teaching, research, employability, facilities, and innovation.
QS World University Rankings, 2018
Highest research funding
We were the only Australian university awarded more than $100 million in government funding in 2017.
ARC, 2017
Postgraduate Coursework
Entry Requirements, Key Dates and Fees
Find out what qualifications you require, when applications are due, and how tuition fees work.
Entry Requirements
The requirement for study at the postgraduate coursework level is a completed undergraduate degree, from a recognised tertiary institution, in a relevant field of study. However, some postgraduate coursework degrees may have additional selection criteria, so please check with the faculty for specific information on entry requirements.
Please note that places for postgraduate coursework are competitive and admission is subject to the faculty selection criteria.
Please check the faculty website for degree selection criteria.
Key Dates
Term 1 2019 On-Time applications close on 30 November 2018
Please check the UNSW Business School website for AGSM MBA Programs dates:
Late applications may be accepted after the closing dates subject to the availability of places. Please note that whilst we endeavour to process applications as quickly as possible, due to time constraints it cannot be guaranteed that a late application will be processed in time for Term commencement.
Refer to the Academic Calendar for semester beginning and end dates.
Fees
Domestic students
Most postgraduate coursework students pay tuition fees. There are a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) available to eligible students in some degrees. More information on CSP can be found here.
For further information about UNSW fees, please click here.
How to lodge your application
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Use the Apply Online service for admission to all postgraduate coursework degrees, other than the Juris Doctor (JD), Masters of Law (LLM), the Master of Teaching (Secondary), the Master of Teaching (Primary), and all programs offered by the School of Public Health and Community Medicine. See below for details on how to apply for admission to these degrees. The charge for the Apply Online service is $125.
There are two main intakes per year:
- Term 1 (February) - apply by 30 November*
- Term 3 (September) - apply by 31 July*
*Late applications may be accepted after the closing dates subject to the availability of places. Please note that whilst we endeavour to process applications as quickly as possible, due to time constraints it cannot be guaranteed that a late application will be processed in time for Term commencement.
Instructions for Juris Doctor, Masters of Law (LLM), Master of Teaching (Secondary), Master of Teaching (Primary) and School of Public Health & Community Medicine applicants
Applications are via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) Postgraduate. Applications for admission open in September each year for commencement of studies in Term 1 and Term 3 of the following year. The main closing date for applications is the end of October for Term 1 and end of July for Term 3. Please note that the Master of Teaching (Secondary), and the Master of Teaching (Primary) are only available to commence in Semester 1 each year.
After your application is submitted
Once your application has been received you will be sent an acknowledgement. You will also be advised of any outstanding information or documentation and given instructions on how to provide this.
Notification of application outcome
All applicants are advised of the outcome of their application. An offer of admission is sent to successful applicants. A Conditional Offer will be sent to international applicants who have met the academic requirements, but have not met the English language requirements.
Accept your offer and enrol
You must accept your offer online. To accept your offer, please refer to the personalised offer page that will be emailed to you. For additional information on how to accept your offer and enrolling in your UNSW degree, please refer to Getting Started.
Deferring
It may be possible to defer your offer of admission to a postgraduate coursework degree to a later term or year. Requests for deferment must be made during the accept online process, or in accordance with the instructions on your offer letter, prior to the commencement of your nominated term. Please visit Getting Started for more details.
Further information
Please call us on (02) 9385 1844 or use the 'Ask a Question' button below.
Find a Coursework Program
Art & Design
Art & Design
UNSW Art & Design is recognised by the Australian Research Council as the top creative faculty in the country and is ranked one of the best world-wide. Our record for producing critically acclaimed artists, designers and media creators is unmatched.
Our Postgraduate Coursework Degrees are designed for those who already hold a Bachelor's degree and are seeking a Master's level degree that will position them as a leader in their area.
Arts and Social Sciences
Arts and Social Sciences
At UNSW Arts & Social Sciences we’ve designed our postgraduate courses with you in mind.
We have a proud tradition of producing high calibre graduates who are innovative thinkers and professional frontrunners in contemporary Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
Our postgraduate programs are taught by leading academic staff in a supportive and vibrant environment.
Built Environment
Built Environment
BE offers a comprehensive range of specialised degree programs that few universities can match.
Seven undergraduate programs and six postgraduate programs are available and, as part of the internationally acclaimed faculty, each degree program is regarded as one of Australia's leading university qualifications.
Engineering
Engineering
Whatever your motivation or goals, advanced level engineering education delivers valuable benefits to your career and personal development.
Law
Law
For over 40 years, UNSW Law has been setting the pace for legal education in Australia. The pre-eminence of our teaching, research excellence and the outstanding support we provide students at every level are the characteristics that continue to attract the most talented teachers, researchers and students from Australia and internationally.
With over 17 postgraduate programs across 12 specialist areas, we are pleased to be able to offer so many programs to both law and non-law graduates.
Medicine
Medicine
We turn high achieving students into world class healthcare professionals and researchers with globally recognised qualifications.
Graduates of UNSW Medicine have the skills and expertise to cope with future shifts in the patterns of health and disease, changing community expectations, the huge expansion of knowledge in the biomedical sciences, and the information technology revolution.
Science
Science
UNSW Science is at the forefront of many new developments in science and is renowned for the quality of its coursework and research opportunities.
We believe that the leaders of tomorrow will increasingly be drawn from the ranks of scientists.
Their special knowledge and creative skills in analysis and problem-solving have never been more pertinent to the needs of the world - whether it be in industrial processes, the development of new products or in meeting the daunting global challenge of environmental sustainability.
UNSW Business School
UNSW Business School
The UNSW Australia Business School's postgraduate degree programs can help you achieve your highest potential, with a rich learning environment, internationally-recognised research excellence and access to the latest business knowledge.
As one of the largest business schools in the Asia-Pacific region, we offer an extraordinary range of postgraduate programs, and we work alongside nine research centres, five affiliated research institutes and the AGSM @ UNSW Business School to provide intellectual strength and commercial experience.
If you'd like to chat with someone about our Business School degree options, you're welcome to ring 1300 UNI NSW or email studybusiness@unsw.edu.au or follow the link below to check out the degrees.
UNSW Canberra at ADFA
UNSW Canberra at ADFA
UNSW Canberra is the ACT-based campus of UNSW Australia and is located at the Australian Defence Force Academy.
It offers cutting-edge postgraduate coursework opportunities to graduates and professionals interested in pursuing a career in government, business, international development or national security, as well as members of the public seeking advanced education. Postgraduate degree programs at UNSW Canberra are open to all members of the community.
Highlights
Our new academic calendar
UNSW is moving to a new academic calendar, UNSW3+, in 2019. It consists of three ten-teaching week terms, plus an optional intensive Summer term, to provide a more flexible learning environment for our students.
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