Follow these instructions if you want to apply for one of the following research degrees:
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This guide is for domestic research degree applications only. Follow this guide if you are an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, Australian permanent humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand citizen.
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This guide is for international research degree applications only. Follow this guide if you are based overseas and will require a temporary visa to study in Australia.
Get startedFollow these instructions if you want to apply for one of the following research degrees:
You are a domestic applicant if you are one of the following:
You are an international applicant if you will need a temporary student visa to study in Australia.
A research degree is a master's or doctorate that is mostly made up of researching and writing a single thesis.
We also offer postgraduate degrees made up of different units and classes; however, these are known as postgraduate coursework degrees.
If you’re looking to apply for a postgraduate coursework degree, such as a graduate certificate, graduate diploma or master's by coursework, you should visit our application page for postgraduate students.
Yes, there are a number of pathway programs available that provide the required research training to enable students who have not completed honours degrees or master’s by research to qualify to apply for a higher degree by research program.
Yes. ACU offers a range of scholarships that can support you whilst you study and provide access to the tools and resources you need to progress your research: