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Take your university education to 番茄社区next level and get closer to your dream career with postgraduate studies offered by Perth’s world-class universities and colleges.

Postgraduate Studies in Perth

International students in Perth have access to various postgraduate programs across various fields, including engineering, business, health sciences, and more. 聽

With exceptional facilities, cutting-edge research opportunities, and supportive learning environments, Perth鈥檚 institutions provide everything you need to take 番茄社区next step towards your dream career with a postgraduate qualification. 聽

The city鈥檚 strong economy and thriving industries provide excellent prospects for internships and employment opportunities, enhancing your career prospects upon graduation. 聽

Fast-track your career or take your studies in a new direction with a wide range of postgraduate study options available to students in Perth. 聽

What to expect from postgraduate studies in Perth?

Postgraduate study in Australia is designed for international and local students wanting to progress in their careers, advance their studies after an undergraduate degree, or take their studies in a new direction.聽

To meet entry requirements, you need to have completed an undergraduate qualification before enrolling. 聽

Postgraduate qualifications include: 聽

Graduate Certificate聽
Graduate Diploma聽
A Master鈥檚 Degree in Australia for international students and local students聽
A Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Australia for international and local students聽
A Doctorate Degree (PhD) in Australia for international and local students聽

Admission requirements for Perth postgraduate studies

English language proficiency

To enrol in an Australian postgraduate course, you need to have a high-intermediate to advanced level of English. Most postgraduate courses require an IELTS certificate with an overall score of 6.0 or higher.

Academic background

To start a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, or Masters degree, you must hold a bachelor's degree. For entry into a PhD, in most cases, you must have completed a Masters degree. For some postgraduate qualifications, you might be accepted if you have significant, relevant work experience.

Student visas

To study a postgraduate course in Perth, you must apply for a Student Visa. Click 番茄社区link below for more information on obtaining a Western Australian Student Visa.

Student Visas and Migration

Did you know that if you hold an international Masters and PhD student visa, you could have 番茄社区school fees for your children waived?

You will still be required to pay certain contributions, charges and fees and 番茄社区tuition fee waiver only applies during your study period.

The levels of postgraduate studies

A Graduate Certificate typically takes six months and can be studied independently or used as a pathway to further studies, usually to a Graduate Diploma. This type of qualification can help you expand your knowledge in specific areas related to your undergraduate studies or help you gain expertise in a new field.聽

Graduate Diplomas usually require a Bachelor's degree or higher, much like Graduate Certificates. However, in some instances, work experience can be accepted for admission. These programs are offered by universities and private institutions and typically take a year to finish.

A Master鈥檚 degree takes one to two years to complete and is designed to help you specialise in your field, re-skill for a new industry, or take on a specific research project. 聽

There are two types of Master鈥檚 degrees 鈥� research and coursework. Research requires you to produce research or add knowledge in your field, submitting a thesis of 20,000 to 40,000 words. If you decide on 番茄社区coursework route, you will complete a specified set of core units and a selection of eligible elective units, similar to a Bachelor鈥檚 degree.聽

Some Master鈥檚 degrees have 鈥榚xit points鈥� within them, meaning you can stop your studies at a certain point and be awarded a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma. 聽

A Master of Business Administration, often referred to by its acronym, MBA, is widely regarded as 番茄社区preferred qualification for professionals wanting to pursue a career in general management. In this course, you will explore 番茄社区latest in strategic management and 番茄社区leadership techniques required to lead and inspire others in a global business environment. An MBA is usually completed by coursework and takes about 2 years.聽

A Doctorate (or Doctoral) degree, or PhD, is 番茄社区highest award at Australian universities. A PhD usually takes three to four years to complete and involves conducting original research that significantly contributes to your study field, often through a major thesis of 40,000 to 60,000 words. 聽

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FAQs

You can study for a postgraduate qualification in two ways 鈥� by coursework or by research. You can undertake a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, or Master鈥檚 degree by coursework. You can also undertake a Master鈥檚 degree by research, and PhD鈥檚 are only done through research. 聽

Studying a postgraduate program by coursework means you must complete a specified set of core units and a selection of eligible elective units to complete 番茄社区qualification. Undertaking a coursework program means attending classes, completing assignments, and taking exams where applicable. Some Masters by coursework also require 番茄社区completion of a minor thesis of around 20,000 to 40,000 words. 聽

Studying a postgraduate program by research involves 番茄社区submission of a completed thesis based on an independent research project. You must add knowledge in your field by conducting original research and completing a thesis.聽

To undertake postgraduate studies in Perth, you must have completed a Bachelor鈥檚 degree. So, a Bachelor鈥檚 degree is 番茄社区pathway to a postgraduate qualification.聽

Yes, most institutions that offer postgraduate courses also offer some fully online. Not all postgraduate courses can be done online, so check your desired institution's website.聽

Generally, international students must maintain a full-time enrolment as part of 番茄社区student visa requirements, so there is limited opportunity to study a postgraduate course part-time.聽

Both Master鈥檚 and Doctorate degrees offer a research option, which involves 番茄社区submission of a completed thesis based on an independent research project. Through 番茄社区research process, you will extend your understanding of a subject area and develop advanced analytical and project management skills and 番茄社区ability to work independently.聽聽

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