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Postgraduate programs and research
Postgraduate programs can enhance your previous degree, offer a change in direction, or create a new beginning.
Whether you are refreshing your knowledge, advancing in your field, or discovering the joy of further learning, a postgraduate program opens a world of opportunities.
Coursework programs are offered at graduate certificate, graduate diploma or masters level.
Higher Degrees by Research at masters and doctorate level are also available.
The fees listed on this page are for students considering studying at USC in 2012.
2011 tuition fees are also available, for reference only.
Explore USC's postgraduate study options for international students:
Faculty of Arts and Business
On-campus coursework
| CRICOS code |
Program |
Program length |
Semester tuition fee |
Estimated total tuition fee * |
| 067674D |
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration |
4 months |
A$10,500 |
A$10,500 |
| 058562J |
Graduate Certificate in Communication |
1 semester |
A$9,000 |
A$9,000 |
| 058885A |
Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing |
1 semester |
A$9,000 |
A$9,000 |
| 065611B |
Graduate Certificate in Management |
4 months |
A$10,500 |
A$10,500 |
| 065371B |
Graduate Certificate in Public Relations |
1 semester |
A$9,000 |
A$9,000 |
| 069714G |
Graduate Diploma in Arts |
1 year |
A$8,600 |
A$17,200 |
| 067675C |
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration |
9 months |
A$10,500 |
A$21,000 |
| 058564G |
Graduate Diploma in Communication |
1 year |
A$9,000 |
A$18,000 |
| 058883C |
Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing |
1 year |
A$9,000 |
A$18,000 |
| 058566E |
Graduate Diploma in Journalism |
1 year |
A$9,000 |
A$18,000 |
| 058893A |
Graduate Diploma in Public Relations |
1 year |
A$9,000 |
A$18,000 |
| 057539E |
Master of Communication |
1–1.5 years |
A$9,000 |
A$27,000 |
| 066777E |
Master of Business Administration |
1 year (3 sessions) |
A$10,500 |
A$31,500 |
| 069960D |
Master of International Business |
9 months (2 sessions) |
A$10,500 |
A$21,000 |
| 059557J |
Master of Professional Accounting |
2 years |
A$7,875 |
A$31,500 |
| 070701B |
Master of Psychology (Clinical) |
2 years |
A$10,000 |
A$40,000 |
Online coursework ^
| Program |
Program length |
Semester / session tuition fee |
Estimated total tuition fee ^ |
| Graduate Certificate in Business Administration |
1 session (2 half-sessions) |
A$10,500 |
A$10,500 |
Graduate Certificate in Futures Studies
(part-time only) |
2 semesters |
A$4,300 |
A$8,600 |
| Graduate Certificate in Management |
1 session |
A$10,500 |
A$10,500 |
| Graduate Diploma in Business Administration |
2 sessions (4 half-sessions) |
A$10,500 |
A$21,000 |
| Master of Business Administration |
3 sessions (6 half-sessions) |
A$10,500 |
A$31,500 |
| Master of International Business |
2 sessions |
A$10,500 |
A$21,000 |
Higher Degrees by Research
| CRICOS code |
Program |
Standard program length |
Semester tuition fee |
Estimated annual tuition fee |
| 026642G |
Master of Arts |
2 years |
A$11,000 |
A$22,000 |
| 065370C |
Master of Business by Research |
2 years |
A$11,000 |
A$22,000 |
| 041913G |
Master of Creative Arts |
2 years |
A$11,000 |
A$22,000 |
| 070697D |
Master of Regional Planning by Research |
2 years |
A$10,000 |
A$20,000 |
| 073869J |
Master of Social Work (Qualifying) |
2 years |
A$9,000 |
A$18,000 |
| 041914G |
Doctor of Creative Arts |
3 years |
A$11,000 |
A$22,000 |
| 070699B |
Doctor of Philosophy (Arts) |
3 years |
A$11,000 |
A$22,000 |
| 070700C |
Doctor of Philosophy (Business) |
3 years |
A$11,000 |
A$22,000 |
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Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
On-campus coursework
| CRICOS code |
Program |
Program length |
Semester tuition fee |
Estimated total tuition fee * |
| 058884B |
Graduate Diploma in Education |
1 year (2 semesters) |
A$8,700 |
A$17,400 |
| 073276A |
Master of Education |
1 year |
A$9,400 |
A$18,800 |
| 072984C |
Master of TESOL Education |
1 year |
A$9,400 |
A$18,800 |
| 063013G |
Master of Climate Change Adaptation |
1.5 years (3 semesters) |
A$10,000 |
A$30,000 |
| 061061D |
Master of Health Promotion |
1.5 years (4 courses, 3 semesters)
or 2 years (3 courses, 4 semesters) |
A$9,400
A$7,050 |
A$28,200 |
| 060945J |
Master of Mental Health Nursing |
1 year |
A$9,500 |
A$19,000 |
Online coursework ^
| Program |
Program length |
Semester / session tuition fee |
Estimated total tuition fee ^ |
Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion
(part–time only) |
2 semesters |
A$4,700 |
A$9,400 |
Graduate Certificate in Nursing (General Practice)
(part-time only) |
2 semesters |
A$4,750 |
A$9,500 |
Graduate Certificate in Sustainability
(part–time only) |
2 semesters |
A$4,300 |
A$8,600 |
| Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion |
2 semesters |
A$9,400 |
A$18,800 |
| Master of Health Promotion |
1.5 years (4 courses, 3 semesters)
or 2 years (3 courses, 4 semesters) |
A$9,400
A$7,050 |
A$28,200 |
Higher Degrees by Research
| CRICOS code |
Program |
Standard program length |
Semester
tuition fee |
Estimated annual tuition fee |
| 063014F |
Master of Climate Change Adaptation by Research |
2 years |
A$10,500 |
A$21,000 |
| 072639J |
Master of Education by Research |
2 years |
A$9,500 |
A$19,000 |
| 026640J |
Master of Science |
2 years |
A$11,500 |
A$23,000 |
| 066893A |
Master of Sports Nutrition by Research |
2 years |
A$11,500 |
A$23,000 |
| 070698C |
Doctor of Philosophy (Science) |
3 years |
A$11,500 |
A$23,000 |
2012 Student Services Amenities Fee (SSAF)
From 1 January 2012, a new Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) will be introduced for students at Australian universities, including USC. For international students enrolled in programs for which the SSAF applies, the costs have been included within the International Tuition Fee rates in 2012.
For detailed information about the SSAF
Notes
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2012 rates and successful completion of the minimum number of courses required, within the minimum program length shown
- Tuition fees are reviewed each calendar year. The fee you must pay for a given semester is that which has been approved by USC for the calendar year within which the semester falls.
- Any increase in tuition fees from one calendar year to the next will be no more than 7 percent.
- All prices quoted are in Australian Dollars (A$).
- Tuition fees quoted do not include visa application fees.
- Program details are subject to change.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a student visa.
- International students cannot obtain a student visa to study in a fully on-line program, onshore in Australia. In certain circumstances international students who are onshore in Australia may be able to study an online program if their visa permits online study. Please refer to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship www.immi.gov.au for visa information, or contact USC International for guidance internatonal@usc.edu.au .
- Refer to the Student Fees and Charges Policy for information about administrative fees that may apply.
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