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Fast track your entry into a master degree

Our masters qualifying programs are designed for students with a post-secondary qualification who do not meet the requirements for direct entry into a master degree.

The programs will equip you with the necessary digital, information and academic literacies, as well as the numeracy skills, required for postgraduate studies in Australia.

Based on your previous academic qualifications, English proficiency and professional experience, you will enter either the standard or accelerated program.

Pathway to your chosen master degree

Undertake studies in the standard or accelerated program.

Complete the program and attain the skills required for postgraduate studies.

Transition to your master degree with improved postgraduate-level academic literacy and study skills.

The duration of the masters qualifying program is two terms across one year.

On successful completion of your chosen program, you will be able to articulate into a wide range of our highly regarded master degrees. For a full list of articulating degrees, visit the Coursefinder pages below.

The following business courses are eligible for 1.5-year admission point (without flexible zone) plus 10cp RPL for ECON6049:

  • Master of Banking and Finance
  • Master of Commerce
  • Master of International Business

The following business courses may receive 10cp RPL for ECON6049 (includes the above 1.5-year options):

  • Master of Accounting
  • Master of Banking and Finance
  • Master of Business Analytics
  • Master of Commerce
  • Master of International Business
  • Master of Marketing
  • Master of Professional Accounting

The following IT courses may receive 10cp for COMP6350:

  • Master of Data Science
  • Master of Information Technology in Artificial Intelligence
  • Master of Information Technology in Internet of Things
  • Master of Information Systems Management

The following courses are not eligible for the 10cp RPL:

  • Master of Biotechnology
  • Master of Creative Industries
  • Master of Engineering Management
  • Master of Environment
  • Master of Information Technology
  • Master of Information Technology in Cyber Security
  • Master of Information Technology in Networking
  • Master of Management
  • Master of Media and Communication

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