Postgraduate study

The University of Melbourne provides outstanding support and services for its postgraduate students, ranging from scholarships and work placements to ensuring your intellectual property is protected.

Whether you select a coursework program or undertake research for a master or doctoral degree, you will find a stimulating, rewarding campus culture waiting when you choose to study at Melbourne.

Not sure what you want to study?

• The Course Search database provides links to faculty and department web sites for further information about study programs.

You might also want to consider:

• Indigenous studies, a comprehensive listing of, and links to, all indigenous related activities at the University of Melbourne.
• Asia at Melbourne, a listing of all Asian related subjects, centres and support facilities at the University of Melbourne.
• Languages at Melbourne: quick links to courses and subjects in linguistics and modern Asian and European languages, plus the research and teaching Melbourne offers in multicultural communication, English literacy and ancient Greek and Latin.

Some postgraduate coursework subjects are available to fee-paying students through the Community Access Program (CAP).

PhD enrolment and candidature are explained on the School of Graduate Studies web site. Here you will also find information about skills development, academic activity grants, research publications and a range of facilities and support services specifically for postgraduates.

The Melbourne Postgraduate Scholarship Program enables access to an excellent university for the best Australian and international students.

The Future Students web site describes how to apply for a place as a Melbourne student. See also the admissions information for Australian students or information specifically for international students.

The University provides many services for students, and some are tailored specifically for postgraduate students.