Apply for postgraduate courses

1. Choose your course

Browse our study areas to find postgraduate courses that match your interests and career goals.

On the course pages, you will find information about the subjects you will study, the practical experience in the curriculum and potential career paths.

Explore our courses by study area 

2. Check the entry requirements

Refer to the 'entry requirements' section on the course page(s) to discover what is needed for a successful application.

'Additional information' lists items that are not part of the admission criteria but will still need to be met while studying.

After confirming your eligibility, create a list of required documents or selection tasks.

3. Consider special admissions

Through special admissions, we consider any difficulties you have faced when assessing your application. 

Categories for special admissions are:

• applicant from rural or isolated area
• disability or medical condition
• disadvantaged financial background
• difficult circumstances
• mature-age consideration
• men and women applying for disciplines where they are under-represented
• recognition as an Aboriginal Australian.

You can apply for special-admission consideration during your course application.

 Discover special admissions

4. Explore scholarships

We know how important it is to have financial security while you're studying. Our range of scholarships can help take the pressure off.

Some applications need to be made to an external organisation. Others can be made in the same portal as your course application. 

Read about our scholarships

5. Calculate your credit (advanced standing)

Credit is used to recognise your prior learning or work and life experience. It reduces the number of units that you have to complete in your chosen course at VU.

When applying directly to VU, you will be prompted to complete and upload an application for advanced standing. Otherwise, you will be able to apply for credit when enrolling.

Find out about credit applications

6. Gather your documents

Gather any evidence or information to upload during your application for courses, credit and/or scholarships.

Compulsory

You will need to apply for and supply a unique student identifier (USI).

Where relevant to you

Provide copies of documents, as originals won’t be returned to you.

• Study history – copy of official academic or completion transcript(s), and unit descriptions. Overseas transcripts should be certified and/or translated by a nationally certified translator.
• Work history – CV, position description, and/or employer letter outlining duties and time in the role.
• Statement of interest (up to 500 words) – outline your reasons for applying, and how your experience will help you suceed. You can also address any past academic challenges for readmission.
• Evidence for scholarships – eg: bank statement, invoice, arrears notice.

7. Apply

Click 'Apply' on the course page, or below, to get started.

In our application portal, you can apply for both courses and scholarships. 

Select your course, and whether you would like to study full-time or part-time if relevant.

You will be prompted to complete your personal details, apply for special admissions and/or credit (advanced standing), and to upload any supporting documentation. 

You can save the application part-way through and return to finish. You can also return to complete a scholarship application, following the prompts from the landing page. 

When you've finalised your application, hit submit.

We will be in touch to let you know if your application was successful.

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