Postgraduate coursework applications
This is applying information for domestic students.
See international students' applying information
Follow these steps to apply for:
- honours degrees
- graduate certificates
- graduate diplomas (except Graduate Diploma of Education - apply through QTAC)
- masters degrees (by coursework)
Some courses fill quickly. We encourage you to apply early, and by no later than the on-time closing date.
Step 1: Find a course
You can apply for up to three courses.
Creative, design and performance courses
Information technology courses
Science and mathematics courses
Step 2: Check important dates
Not all postgraduate courses have the same closing dates for applications, so make sure you find the right dates for your course.
We do accept late applications for some courses, but you may need to pay $50 late fee. Check the dates for details.
- Semester 1
20132 October 2012 -Early closing date for IX20 Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental), PY09 Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours Psychology), PY20 Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology, PY18 Master of Clinical Psychology and PY50 Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) Semester 1 2013 entry. Beyond this date late applicants should contact the faculty for admission advice.
16 November 2012 -Early closing date for ED79 Master of Education (School Guidance Counselling Study Area options A and B (full-time study mode only) for Semester 1 2013 entry. Beyond this date late applicants should contact the faculty for admission advice.
30 November 2012 -Early closing date for CS61 Graduate Diploma in Cardiac Ultrasound Semester 1 2013 entry, pending quota being filled.
18 January 2013 -On-time closing date for postgraduate course applications.
19 January 2013 - 22 February 2013Late applications for postgraduate course admission received on or between these dates will be considered.
If you are submitting a late application you must pay a non-refundable $50 late application fee. Pay late application fees via QUTPay.
If you are submitting an advanced standing (credit for prior learning) application and a course application at the same time you only have to pay one late fee.
- Semester 2
201314 June 2013 -On-time closing date for postgraduate course applications.
15 June 2013 - 19 July 2013Late applications for postgraduate course admission received on or between these dates will be considered.
If you are submitting a late application you must pay a non-refundable $50. Pay late application fees via QUTPay.
If you are submitting an advanced standing (credit for prior learning) application and a course application at the same time, you only have to pay one late fee.
- SUM
201325 October 2013 -2013/2014 Summer Program
On-time closing date for postgraduate course applications. Applications to study on an external basis or from sanctioned applicants will not be considered after this date.
No further applications for re-admission following exclusion after this date.
26 October 2013 - 15 November 20132013/2014 Summer Program
Late applications for postgraduate course admission received on or between these dates will be considered.
If you are submitting a late application you must pay a non-refundable $50. Pay late application fees via QUTPay.
If you are submitting an advanced standing (credit for prior learning) application and a course application at the same time, you only have to pay one late fee.
- SUM1
201325 October 2013 -2013/2014 Summer Program
On-time closing date for postgraduate course applications.
26 October 2013 - 15 November 20132013/2014 Summer Program
Late applications for postgraduate course admission received on or between these dates will be considered.
If you are submitting a late application you must pay a non-refundable $50. Pay late application fees via QUTPay.
If you are submitting an advanced standing (credit for prior learning) application and a course application at the same time, you only have to pay one late fee.
- SUM2
20137 December 2012 -2012/2013 Summer Program
On-time closing date for postgraduate course applications.
8 December 2012 - 31 December 20122012/2013 Summer Program
Late applications for postgraduate course admission received on or between these dates will be considered.
If you are submitting a late application you must pay a non-refundable $50. Pay late application fees via QUTPay.
If you are submitting an advanced standing (credit for prior learning) application and a course application at the same time, you only have to pay one late fee.
6 December 2013 -2013/2014 Summer Program
On-time closing date for postgraduate course applications.
7 December 2013 - 31 December 20132013/2014 Summer Program
Late applications for postgraduate course admission received on or between these dates will be considered.
If you are submitting a late application you must pay a non-refundable $50. Pay late application fees via QUTPay.
If you are submitting an advanced standing (credit for prior learning) application and a course application at the same time, you only have to pay one late fee.
- 6TP1
20137 December 2012 -Closing date for applications for the Graduate School of Business (GSB)
14 December 2012 -Early closing date for LP41 Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice applications for entry in January 2012. Beyond this date late applicants should contact the faculty for admission advice.
- 6TP2
20138 February 2013 -Closing date for applications for the QUT Graduate School of Business (GSB).
8 February 2013 -Early closing date for LP41 Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice applications for March entry. Beyond this date late applicants should contact the faculty for admission advice.
- 6TP3
201312 April 2013 -Closing date for applications for the QUT Graduate School of Business (GSB).
- 6TP4
201314 June 2013 -Closing date for applications for the QUT Graduate School of Business (GSB).
14 June 2013 -Early closing date for LP41 Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice applications for July entry. Beyond this date late applicants should contact the faculty for admission advice.
- 6TP5
20139 August 2012 -Closing date for applications for the QUT Graduate School of Business (GSB).
- 6TP6
20134 October 2013 -Closing date for applications for the QUT Graduate School of Business (GSB).
Step 3: Check you meet the entry requirements
You need to meet specific entry requirements to get into each of our courses. They're usually based on previous study and/or professional experience.
Some courses may have additional entry requirements, such as:
- referee reports, interviews, questionnaires
- professional training, accreditation or registration
- access to related work or facilities.
Check the entry requirements tab in your course information for details.
If your previous studies were not completed in English, or were completed in a country where English is not the first language, you’ll need to demonstrate that you meet our English proficiency requirements. You can do this by providing an IELTS (Academic) or TOEFL (internet based) test result. For the required test results, check our list of English language requirements by study area.
List of English language requirements by study area
Step 4: Check course fees and see if you're eligible for financial support
Course fees
To get an idea of how much your course will cost, check the costs and scholarships tab in your course information.
Your actual fees will vary depending on which units you enrol in. You can check specific costs for units in the units tab in your course information.
Some courses have extra costs for things like field trips, equipment or practical training.
Financial support
You may be eligible for:
- FEE-HELP or HECS-HELP loans to help you pay your course fees
- Centrelink payments to help with living expenses, including income support for masters students
- scholarships to help with course fees and living expenses.
If you study at QUT, you'll also have access to services including financial counselling, employment advice and short-term loans.
More about fees and financial support for postgraduate coursework courses
Step 5: See if you're eligible for credit for prior learning
You may be able to have your past studies or work experience count as credit towards your QUT course.
That means you might not have to complete all of the units listed in your course structure and you may be able to graduate sooner.
If you want to claim credit for work experience or for studies completed at another institution you'll need to apply separately. Make sure you check the application requirements and closing dates.
How to apply for credit for prior learning
Step 6: Collect supporting documents
International students
This information is for domestic students.
See information about supporting documents for international students
Your course application form and course information will tell you what supporting documents you need to supply.
You must supply original documents or certified copies so we can process your application.
To get certified copies of your documents, take your original documents and copies to:
- a registered Justice of the Peace (JP) or Commissioner for Declarations (C.dec). They must include their signature and registration number on the certified copy.
- one of our Student Centres.
If you'd like your original documents returned, provide a stamped self-addressed envelope.
Step 7: Submit your application to QUT
To apply, complete the Application for postgraduate course admission form, print it and post it to us at the address on the form.
If you're applying for more than one course, order them according to your preference.
Some courses have extra forms you need to submit with your application. Check your course information for details.
Application for postgraduate course admission form (PG form) (PDF file, 362.47 KB)
Special case: Graduate Diploma in Education
If you're applying for the Graduate Diploma in Education (ED38), apply through QTAC.
Make sure you select the correct QTAC code from the course details.
What happens next?
Entry to our postgraduate courses is based on merit. Each course has a certain number of places available, and once they're all filled no more applications are considered. If your course is full you can request that your application be held over for the next application period.
If you've applied for more than one course we'll assess your application for each course in the order you indicated on your application form. You'll be offered a place in the first course with available places that you meet the entry requirements for.
It usually takes us about three weeks to process your application. If you've filled in your application incorrectly or haven't provided all your supporting documents, it may take longer.
To let you know if your application is successful, we'll email you at the address you give us on your application form.
