Postgraduate entry requirements

General admission requirements for entry into postgraduate courses for international students at Deakin are summarised below.

Some courses may have additional entry requirements, which can be found under the appropriate course listing. Students must also meet the University's postgraduate English language requirements.

Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma

Applicants applying for admission into a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma course must have:

an approved three-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from an approved university or other educational institution; or
equivalent qualifications gained by examination or relevant professional or industrial experience.

Masters degree by coursework

Applicants applying for admission must have completed at least a three-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, of an acceptable standard from an approved university or other educational institution.

Masters degree by research

Applicants must hold a bachelors degree with honours (second class and above) from a recognised tertiary institution in an appropriate discipline for which the University can provide the required supervisory expertise.

Applicants are encouraged to contact Deakin University faculty staff to discuss research areas of interest before submitting an application. Additional information is available from the University's Research Services division.

Doctoral programs

Applicants must hold a bachelors degree with honours (second class and above) or a masters degree by research from a recognised tertiary institution in an appropriate discipline for which the University can provide the required supervisory expertise.