What kind of postgraduate study can I do at Curtin?

A graduate diploma (GD) will give you specialist knowledge in an area in your field, or enable you to embark on a new career pathway. Most GD courses require you to have a bachelor degree in the field; however, some courses will accept relevant work experience as an admission prerequisite. A GD usually takes 12 months of full-time study to complete, or six months if you've completed a graduate certificate in the same subject area.

A master by coursework comprises coursework, project work and research. It is designed to enhance your professional skills and give you a deep understanding of a specific knowledge area, and includes a high level of study guidance. Admission to a master by coursework course usually requires a bachelor degree, honours degree or graduate diploma in the subject area. Most courses are two years of full-time study or the part-time equivalent. A graduate entry master (GEM) course is an intensive course that enables you to change your career direction quickly. Admission usually requires a bachelor degree in a related field. Most GEM courses require between two and three years of full-time study or the part-time equivalent.

Curtin also offers research degrees via a master by research or a doctorate. At least two-thirds of your studies will be pure research, although you may need to complete some coursework units, and most of your work will comprise the development of a thesis under the guidance of a supervisor. Admission requires either a master degree or a bachelor degree with first or upper second class honours. The duration is two years of full-time study for a master by research and four years for a doctorate, or the part-time equivalent.