Information for postgraduate students
The University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) offers more than 60 postgraduate coursework programs which could benefit you personally or boost your career prospects. A whole world of opportunity awaits you in the wide choice of both on campus or online programs available.
Postgraduate coursework programs
Choose from the array of postgraduate coursework programs that the faculties of Arts and Business and Science, Health, Education and Engineering have on offer.
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Scholarships and financial assistance
You could be eligible for financial support through scholarships and bursaries, student loans and government assistance to assist you throughout your studies.
Admission requirements
Read through the program summary on the postgraduate program's web page to determine whether you meet the program's entry requirements.
If English is not your first language, you need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program.
How to apply
Graduate Diploma in Education programs
Domestic students: lodge an application through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).
- Exception: If you are currently enrolled in a USC undergraduate degree program or have completed a USC undergraduage degree program in the last twelve months, you are eligible to apply directly to USC. Please follow the application instructions for all other Postgraduate coursework applicants below.
- International students: apply through USC International.
All other Postgraduate coursework programs
- Domestic students: complete the Application for Postgraduate coursework form, available from the Application forms page.
- Note: Master of Psychology (Clinical) applicants are also required to attach the three forms below:
- Master of Psychology (Clinical) Professional Referee Report
- Master of Psychology (Clinical) Personal Statement Additional Form
- Master of Psychology (Clinical) Academic Referee Report
- International students: apply through USC International
Higher degree by research applications
Visit information for research students for more information.
- Domestic students: download an application form from HDR applications
- International students: apply through USC International.
All application forms are available from the Application forms page.
Lodge the completed application from with supporting documentation to Student Administration by the due date.