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Postgraduate degree by coursework

Go to information for international applicants

  1. Check the program entrance requirements and confirm that you are eligible to apply for the program you are interested in.
  2. Determine from the table below how you need to apply—this will depend on the level of study and when you are applying.
  3. Apply using the appropriate type of application by the closing date.
  4. Check and complete the extra requirements by the closing date.
  5. If you receive an offer from RMIT, you need to either accept it by enrolling or defer your offer.

Application method

Level of study

Semester 1

Semester 2 (midyear)

Graduate certificate, diploma

Direct application

Open Universities Australia

Direct application

Open Universities Australia

Graduate diploma in Education

VTAC application

Direct application

Masters by coursework

Direct application

Direct application

Equity access

If circumstances have interrupted or disadvantaged your access to education, RMIT offers equity access schemes that allow selection officers to give applicants extra consideration, which may improve your prospects of studying at RMIT.

The Postgraduate Commonwealth Supported Equity Places scheme offers eligible postgraduate degree by coursework applicants the opportunity to access a Commonwealth supported place instead of paying full-fees.