Graduate degrees

Graduate degrees explained

A graduate degree at Monash, which you can do through graduate coursework or graduate research, will take your learning to the next level with

Generally speaking, graduate study can take the form of a Graduate Certificate (4 units); Graduate Diploma (8 units); Master’s by coursework (12 units) or; a Master’s by PhD or research.

A Monash Graduate degree, no matter which course you take, will give you an edge in the employment market by boosting your leadership, entrepreneurial, and commercialisation skills.

Graduate degree by coursework

This is great for students who may wish to study off-campus, as you’ll get the flexibility to study full-time, part-time, online, through distance learning or after business hours. Courses include:

  • Graduate certificates and diplomas
  • Postgraduate certificates and diplomas
  • Masters by coursework
  • Masters by a combination of research and coursework

Graduate degree by research

We value our research students for their contribution to world-class research at Monash. The University offers a large range of higher research degrees, including:

  • PhD
  • Professional doctorate
  • Master of Philosophy
  • Masters by research
  • Masters by research and coursework

There are also many scholarships available for research students.

Find out more about our research degrees and scholarships.

Online and distance (off-campus)

Many of our students choose online and distance education (off-campus) courses so they can study when and where they choose.

Off-campus learning is a flexible way to study. It includes a combination of print study material and electronic communication. You are not restricted to studying only off-campus. You can enrol in both on and off-campus units or change from one to another.

We offer more than 100 graduate courses off-campus.

Graduate study events

Join us at one of our upcoming graduate study events to find out more about what it's like to study a graduate degree at Monash. To participate, visit our graduate study website.

If you're an international student, please visit our international study page.