Postgrad Life
Swinburne strives to ensure that high-quality services and amenities are offered to complement your studies and help you make the most of your time as a postgrad student.
In this section you will find details about:
Campus Locations
There are postgraduate study opportunities at three of Swinburne's campuses:
Hawthorn
John St, Hawthorn, VIC (Melways: 45 E10)
Swinburne's main campus is located in one of Melbourne's most convenient inner-suburban locations. Bounded on one side by the cafes, boutiques and restaurants of Glenferrie Road and bisected by Glenferrie railway station, the Hawthorn campus is easy to get to and surrounded by a multitude of handy amenities. The CBD is just 8 kilometres away, while many of Swinburne's research training centres are on or within moments of the campus.
Find out more about the Hawthorn Campus.
Prahran
144 High St, Prahran, VIC (Melways: 2L J12)
Adjoining, Chapel Street, perhaps Melbourne's most fashionable and prestigious retail strip, the Prahran campus is 6 kilometres from the city centre and made all the more convenient by nearby train, tram and bus services. Prahran is home to Swinburne's renowned Faculty of Design.
Find out more about the Prahran Campus.
Lilydale
Melba Ave, Lilydale, VIC (Melways: 38 C6)
Swinburne’s Lilydale campus is set in a scenic 24-hectare rural setting with panoramic views across Lilydale Lake to the Yarra Valley hills. It is positioned at the gateway to one of Victoria's most popular wine and tourism regions. The campus offers postgraduate courses in an environment that is personal, supportive and has a great sense of community. Modern buildings are set amongst majestic eucalypts, and local artwork adorns the walls and grounds.
Find out more about the Lilydale Campus.
Careers and Employment
Swinburne offers a comprehensive career service to our students and recent graduates. It includes career planning, seminars, resume checking and an online job service that connects students with employers. For more information visit the Careers and Employment website.
Facilities and Services
Library Resources
Swinburne recognises that because many postgraduate students are studying highly specialised fields they will often have particular study and research requirements. To accommodate these, Swinburne libraries dedicate special resources to students undertaking postgraduate studies.
You can find out more at the Library website.
AGSE Students
Students of the Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship have exclusive access to computer labs and syndicate study rooms located in the AGSE building.
Swinburne Student Services
Postgraduate students have access to the facilities and services that all Swinburne students enjoy, among them:
- Wireless internet access
- Free entry to the pools at the Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre
- Computer labs
- Sports services through Swinergy
- Financial services
- Development and counselling services
- Childcare services and facilities
- Health services
- Disability services
Networking Opportunities
For many students, postgraduate study does not just represent a chance to learn new skills or increase knowledge in a subject area, but to interact with people possessing similar interests and form associations with industry peers. For this reason, Swinburne's small class sizes are doubly beneficial.
In addition to allowing students much more personal contact with teachers, small class sizes ensure that networking opportunities are maximised. The intimate environment encourages open communication and fosters business connections.