FAQs
At Swinburne, we understand that if you are thinking about undertaking postgraduate study, there are lots of issues to consider.
In this section you will find answers to frequently asked questions to help you make an informed decision on postgraduate study.
General Questions
- What is postgraduate study?
- Why undertake postgraduate study?
- What is the difference between coursework and research programs?
- What are typical pathways to postgraduate study?
- What are the benefits to my employer?
Length / Duration / Structure
- When are the classes held?
- What is the availability of lecturers outside contact hours?
- Summer Semester: What are the subjects available?
Are postgraduate subjects available? - How many units of study/subjects can I study during Summer Semester?
- If I start a course full time - can I change it to part-time later?
Application / Offers / Enrolment / LOA / Withdrawal
- What is a nested Letter of Completion (LOC)?
- What does admission with advanced standing mean?
- What is a conditional offer?
- What is admission with advanced standing?
Fees and FEE-HELP
- I am interested in applying for a postgraduate course
at Swinburne next year.
How much will this course cost me? - What are the fees per subject for postgraduate programs?
- What is FEE-HELP?
- Am I eligible for FEE-HELP?
- How much can I borrow?
- When do I start repaying my FEE-HELP loan?
- How much does Summer Semester cost?
