How to apply
Learn how to apply as a postgraduate student
Learn how to apply as a postgraduate student
Further application information is included below.
Closing dates for online applications for admission to postgraduate programs at UNSW Canberra are available at .
Non-award enrolment refers to all enrolments in courses or a sequence of courses that do not lead to or count towards a formal award (e.g., degree or diploma) from UNSW Canberra. Non-award study at UNSW Canberra is only available at the postgraduate level.
Non-award enrolments fall into two categories, voluntary and cross-institutional.
A voluntary course enrolment is when the student enrols in a postgraduate course either out of interest or to develop professional competence in an area of specialisation.
A cross-institutional enrolment is where the student enrols in a course at another Australian tertiary institution to be credited towards the UNSW Canberra award.
For admission to UNSW Canberra, all applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence that their English language ability meets the English language requirements.
Students who have previously completed courses at a recognised university can apply for credit. Limited credit may be granted for courses which are considered equivalent in standard, level, objectives and relevance to the program in which they’re enrolling or enrolled at UNSW Canberra.
The Department of Defence is committed to developing the skills of all Defence personnel, which includes the provision of Defence-funded postgraduate places at the UNSW Canberra.
Applying for a Defence-funded placement for postgraduate study at UNSW Canberra requires two separate but concurrent steps:
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Changes to an approved study program: Defence personnel who have been notified of approval for a Defence-funded postgraduate place must notify their Defence Delegate of intention not to study, defer, change of subject or withdrawal when accepting their offer. Following the acceptance, Defence personnel who make changes to approved studies must notify both UNSW (ADFA) at Student Administrative Services and the Defence Delegate via an AE148 Change to Approved Studies for ADFA-PG, DASS, RLDSF and Studybank Approvals web form prior to the university Census date.
Withdrawal must be completed by the university Census date. These dates can be found at .
Please Note: If students withdraw after these dates or fail to inform Defence and UNSW Canberra, Defence will still be financially liable for the approved unit/s of study. Failure to follow the required notification process impacts on that student’s future applications for a Defence-funded postgraduate position at UNSW Canberra.
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Defence contact for defence funding enquiries:
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UNSW Canberra postgraduate coursework programs are available to international applicants via distance mode only. Our offerings are not open to holders of overseas student visa holders as our programs are not available on-campus.
Distance learning has many unique advantages that can contribute to a more effective learning experience.
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Applications
All applicants wishing to gain entry to a postgraduate coursework program must apply online. This online application takes about 15 minutes to complete. There is no application fee for UNSW Canberra programs. To apply online, go to
Postgraduate coursework application enquiries
T: +61 2 5114 5000
E:ÌýSAS.cbr@unsw.edu.au