How to apply
Applying for a non-doctoral programme
Apply online at and complete the
Application for Admission. If you haven’t already got an account, you will
be asked to sign up for a new one. It’s easy, and you will soon be underway
with your application. You will receive an email containing login details so
you can track your application online. The email will list the supporting
documents that the University needs to verify your personal details and
entrance qualifications. After receiving the relevant documentation, your
application is assessed and you will be notified of the decision by email.
Please note some programmes may require an interview. If your application
is successful, we’ll email you an offer with instructions on how to accept
the offer.
Applying for a doctoral programme
Contact the Student Centre to speak with a dedicated Doctoral and
Postgraduate Research Coordinator once you have decided on your
research interest and potential research topic.
Complete the Application for Admission:
For more information on the doctoral application process:
Enrolling
Once you’ve accepted your offer, you can enrol. At this point you need
to decide which courses you will take within your programme. Some
cohort programmes, such as the Master of Social Work (Professional) and
Graduate Diploma in Teaching, have prescribed courses in which you will
need to enrol.
To view the course requirement in each programme visit:
To view the postgraduate courses available in 2018 visit:
If you would like support with the application and enrolment process
contact the Student Centre on 0800 61 62 65.
Connect with us
A huge array of faculty and University-hosted events and information
sessions are held throughout the year. From public research seminars and
information sessions through to the University’s Postgraduate Festival,
you will have the opportunity to connect with the latest research and talk
with postgraduate students and advisers about the right postgraduate
programme for you. Individual appointments can also be made with
postgraduate student advisers by contacting the Student Centre.
• View upcoming postgraduate information sessions:
• Check our public events and seminars:
• Visit our Facebook page:
Closing dates for applications for admission in 2018
Semester One admission
Graduate Diploma in Teaching (ECE, Primary or Secondary) 1 November 2017
Counselling Programmes (PGDipCounsTh and MCouns) 22 January 2018
All other programmes 8 December 2017
Semester Two admission
All other faculty programmes starting in Semester Two 2 July 2018
Doctoral admission
Doctor of Philosophy in Education or Social Work Applications may be submitted at any time
Doctor of Education (starts Semester Two) 31 May 2018
Note: Applications submitted after the closing date may be considered if places are available.
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