Entry-level requirements for graduate courses
If you're thinking of graduate study, this table outlines the qualification requirements for entry into these graduate course options. See find a course for a full list of Monash graduate courses and specific entry requirements.
| Course type | Duration | Qualifications required |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate certificate | One semester | Bachelor degree |
| Graduate diploma | Two semesters | Bachelor degree, graduate certificate or faculty certificate |
| Postgraduate certificate | One semester | Bachelor degree in same or related discipline/field of study |
| Postgraduate diploma | Two semesters | Bachelor degree or postgraduate certificate in same or related discipline/field of study |
| Master (Honours) | Two semesters | Honours bachelor degree or equivalent with a major study in the same or related discipline/field of study |
| Master by coursework |
Two semesters when entering with a relevant four-year undergraduate degree. Three semesters when entering with a relevant three-year bachelor degree | Relevant bachelor degree or equivalent |
| Professional master by coursework | Two semesters | Bachelor degree and work experience |
| Master by research | Up to two years | See the graduate research admission criteria website |
| Professional doctorate | Up to four years | See the graduate research admission criteria website |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Up to four years | See the graduate research admission criteria website |
| Higher doctorate | Submission of collected published works. No enrolment is required | Check the admission requirements for higher doctorate degrees |
Related links
- Postgraduate Handbook
- Monash Graduate Research Office (research degrees)
- Learn more about graduate study at Monash (domestic students)