Postgraduate

Postgraduate Admission Requirements

We recognise the experience, skills and knowledge you bring to postgraduate study. With a diverse range of disciplines and study modes available, you can upskill, change career, or pursue your passion with a postgraduate qualification from Notre Dame.

The below outlines the minimum entry requirements for postgraduate study, and the entry pathways available.

To find out more about postgraduate options and find a program that’s right for you, visit the Postgraduate page.

Please note that entry into a particular degree in any given year will depend on demand for the degree and the number of places available.

  • Academic requirements

    Higher Education

    You’ll need to have completed an undergraduate degree for entry into a postgraduate program at Notre Dame.

    If you haven’t completed an undergraduate degree but you have completed postgraduate studies, you may be considered for entry into a postgraduate program.

    Some programs might need you to have studied your undergraduate degree in a specific discipline or have requirements in addition to the completion of undergraduate studies.

    For more details, refer to your School and specific Program Requirements.

    Work & Life Experience

    You may be eligible for direct entry into a number of postgraduate programs if you’ve got relevant work/life experience. You’ll need to:

    • provide evidence of your work experience, including duties undertaken and years of experience and
    • demonstrate that you have the academic capability to undertake postgraduate studies.

    In addition to the completion of undergraduate studies, work experience may also be a requirement for entry to some programs.

    For more details, refer to your School and specific Program requirements.

    Overseas Qualifications

    We accept overseas qualifications and will determine equivalency to our standard entry requirements. If you apply on the basis of overseas qualifications, you may be required to sit an English language proficiency test (see below for further details).

    Equivalency

    Where you don’t meet a particular requirement for entry to a program, other equivalent qualifications or experience may be considered. For questions, please contact the Director of Admissions: admissions@nd.edu.au

    Inherent Requirements

    Some programs include inherent requirements that are specified in the program requirements. Links to the program requirements can be found on relevant program web pages.

  • English language proficiency requirements

    We require all applicants, both domestic and international, to achieve English language proficiency as well as minimum academic requirements. You’ll need to be sufficiently competent in the English language to participate effectively in your chosen program and achieve the expected program outcomes.

    Learn more about the English language proficiency requirements.

  • Discipline-specific requirements

    A number of degrees have additional entry requirements.

    Please refer to your School and specific Program requirements for further details.

    Or contact the Prospective Students Office:
    Phone: 1800 878 916
    Email Fremantle: future@nd.edu.au
    Email Sydney:     sydney@nd.edu.au

  • Advanced Standing or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

    Advanced Standing, also known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or credit transfer, is credit granted towards a program for study you have previously undertaken. This prevents the unnecessary duplication of study on your part.

    Please note that Advanced Standing does not guarantee your entry into a particular degree.

    For further details, including information on how to apply, please see the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) page.

  • Higher Degree by Research (HDR)

    Notre Dame offers a diverse range of postgraduate research degrees via our Schools on all three campuses. Our Higher Degree by Research (HDR) programs include:

    • Masters by Research
    • Master of Philosophy – various disciplines
    • Master of Medicine/Surgery
    • Doctor of Philosophy
    • Professional Doctorate

    For more information about HDR at Notre Dame, including entry requirements, please see Graduate research.

    For details about applying for postgraduate research degrees, please visit How to apply - Graduate research.

  • International postgraduate entry requirements

    At Notre Dame, we welcome international students to our community and our various campuses across Australia.

    For general information about becoming an international student at Notre Dame, please visit International students.

    To apply, and for details of required documentation, please see How To Apply: International students.

    If you have any questions, please contact the International Students Office.

    Contact: Make an enquiry
    Fremantle: +61 (8) 9433 0873
    Sydney: +61 (2) 8204 4229

How to Apply

For Fremantle applicants, please Apply direct.

For applicants to our Sydney campuses, you can either Apply direct, or via UAC.

For more information on applying, please see How To Apply.

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