Melbourne's Graduate Schools
Graduate to the new standard.
The Melbourne Graduate Experience
We are introducing a new 'graduate experience' to Australia. As a key part of the Melbourne Model the Graduate Schools aim to attract the best and brightest students from a variety of backgrounds and offer a range of focused and intense courses to prepare them for professional careers. Students benefit from being part of a graduate cohort - studying in the same course at the same time with students who all have the same goals.
With over 340 professional development programs and a suite of new professional entry programs available, the choice and range of courses is extensive. Graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, masters by coursework and research programs are available.
Connecting with the world
The Melbourne Model is a distinctly Australian response to the European (three-year bachelors degree followed by a two-year masters or a three-year doctorate) and North American undergraduate 'liberal education' and similar higher education changes in the Asian region.
Graduate course design provides stronger connections with community and industry for a truly professionally relevant education. Students experience opportunities to study overseas and are supported to develop strong intercultural communication skills and a cross-cultural frame of reference; an internationally recognised graduate education with internationally transportable qualifications.
The University has worked closely with employers to develop curricula that will provide transferable, high-level skills which enable graduates to keep pace with an environment in which knowledge is rapidly renewed and knowledge boundaries are increasingly permeable.
Student Centres
Developing strong peer networks is an important aspect of graduate education, and Student Centres have been designed to meet the particular needs of each discipline area, providing a warm and welcoming space − a one-stop-shop for ready access to information and services. A comprehensive range of academic enrichment services will be accessible through the Centres, including specially tailored communication skills programs and career advice.
Commonwealth Supported Places
Professional entry programs have Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available. At least 50% of places available to Australian students in these degrees will be CSPs.
Youth Allowance and Austudy
Eligibility for Youth Allowance and Austudy has been extended to students undertaking approved Commonwealth funded Masters by coursework programs.