Graduate Diploma

Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma is a higher education qualification offered at the same level as a bachelor’s degree.  It usually takes up between 6-12 months to be completed.  Students that wish to continue their studies may have the opportunity to have these degrees converted into a graduate degree. These are often prerequisite courses for a graduate degree.

Students that have changes their majors often undertake prerequisite courses before entering the graduate program.  This may be an ideal path for those who do not qualify to enter their intended course of study.  Undertaking courses under this program counts towards your application for permanent residency.

For entry to these courses, students are required to provide evidence of having completed their undergraduate degree and have related work experience.

Approximate tuition fees

Tuition fee for this course varies between AU$ 19,000-26,000 a year depending on the university. In addition the costs of living is approximately AU$ 18,000 per year.

This program is offered in all of the universities of Australia with variety of courses to choose from.