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Postgraduate applications

You’re considered a postgraduate student if you have already completed a university degree.

How to apply for a postgraduate course

This page is for domestic students. View information for international students.

  1. Meet course-specific entry requirements

    Search our range of courses for information on entry requirements, Curtin’s English language proficiency requirements and how to apply.

  2. Understand your application document requirements

    Our documentation requirements outline the types of documentation required and acceptable formats.

  3. Choose your study mode

    If you choose to study online, support is available to you. Learn more about our online study support.

  4. Apply

    Once you’re ready to start your application, click the ‘Apply now’ button on the page of the course you are applying for and follow the prompts.

    Some courses may have earlier deadlines. View the table below to see if your course has a course-specific deadline.

Application deadlines

View the standard application deadlines for many of our courses, as well as course-specific and pathway-specific deadlines.

View application deadlines

Watch: Preparing Your Postgrad Application

Our Curtin Connect advisor explains how to prepare an application for an postgraduate degree. (1 min 47 sec)

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Mid-year entry courses

Applicable mid-year entry courses.

Find out if you’re eligible for credit

If you have undertaken previous study or work that matches the content of some of your Curtin course units, you may be able to obtain credit for recognised learning (CRL), which exempts you from studying those units.

Learn more about CRL
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