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Transform your career with a postgraduate degree

The world has changed, but your ambitions shouldn’t.
Study at a university ranked in the top 1 per cent worldwide.

What are your study options?

Many courses allow you to enrol in a graduate certificate and progress to a graduate diploma or master degree. Alternatively you can enrol in a master degree and exit early with a graduate certificate or graduate diploma.

Graduate certificate

This qualification can give you specialist knowledge in an area in your field, or become the cornerstone of a fresh new career.

Duration Six months.

Graduate diploma

Lift your knowledge in your chosen field to a much higher level.

Duration One year to complete, or six months if you’ve already studied a graduate certificate in the same subject.

Master by coursework

A master degree sets you apart from the rest. This high-level qualification enables you to apply advanced knowledge and best practice to a range of professional situations. Some master degree courses involve conducting independent research.

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10 October 2023

Postgrad Expo

Join us at the Postgrad Expo and discover our wide range of postgraduate degrees, from graduate certificates to up-skill in as little as 6 months, to extended research programs.

Event details and registration
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Online study

Online and flexible study options

You can study some Curtin postgraduate courses online. As an online postgraduate student, you have the flexibility to balance study with your other commitments and learn whenever and wherever suits you.

Search our online postgraduate courses Learn more about studying online at Curtin
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Curtin MBA Information Evenings in 2023

These information evenings allow you to discover how a Curtin MBA can advance your career.

You’ll learn more about our internationally accredited MBA program, including course specialisations and career outcomes, as well as entry pathways, fees, scholarships and flexible study options.

Register for the November session

Student stories

Holly Tisdall, Master of Nurse Practitioner

I decided to undertake this course because I felt it was time to build on the knowledge and skills I have learned over the years as a registered nurse with current, evidence-based education. The most enjoyable area included learning advanced diagnostics and pharmacology, and completing my own research.

David Tredinnick, Graduate Diploma in Records Management and Archives

The education I’ve received has made me confident and excited for my future, allowing me to prove to myself that it’s never too late to retrain or change careers.

We’ve always been here to help you

Curtin has been delivering excellence in online education for more than 20 years, and has plenty of support options for our online learners.

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Scholarship opportunities

A postgraduate degree is an investment in your future. We offer a number of scholarships that support you in your studies and ensure you’re best set up to achieve your career goals.

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Study support

Throughout your course, you’ll have access to a range of support services to ensure you’re best set to succeed in your learning and career.

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Sponsorship

Your employer may be able to help you with the cost of postgraduate study at Curtin. Many organisations have employee-education policies designed to share the costs of education.

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