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About
Swinburne University of Technology is a world-ranked institution leading the way in innovation, industry engagement, and social inclusion. Their education, high-quality research, and industry partnerships create positive change for students, teams, and the community.
Swinburne provides students with cutting-edge facilities that enhance learning. Their work-integrated learning through placements, internships, or industry-linked projects guarantees that students pursuing bachelor’s degrees get industry immersion from day one.
Swinburne University of Technology has three campuses based in Melbourne, located in Hawthorn, Croydon, and Wantirna. Students at Swinburne have access to clubs and societies, support services, and great places to grab a coffee and socialise between their classes.
Top courses
Deadlines, entry requirements & more
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Doctor of Philosophy in Business
Upcoming intake
July (01/07/2025)
Deadline
April (01/04/2025)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements: Applicants must have completed at least four years (or equivalent) of tertiary education studies in a relevant discipline at a high level of achievement and must have been approved for the award of the degree(s) for which they studied. A high level of achievement is defined as the equivalent of a four-year Swinburne Honours degree that includes a significant research component in the fourth year, leading to an Honours degree class 1 (average grade between 80-100) or class 2A (average grade between 70-79) level. Four years of tertiary studies can be demonstrated by the completion of any of the combinations of qualifications below, at the required standard of achievement: A bachelor's degree (three or four years) and a Masters's by Research or; A bachelor's degree (three or four years) and an Honours year or; A bachelor's degree (three or four years) and a Masters's by Coursework or; A bachelor's degree (three or four years) and a postgraduate diploma in Psychology or; A bachelor's degree (four years) in an approved discipline. PhD candidates (including Impact PhD candidates) are required to make a significant and original contribution to a discipline or profession by submitting one of the following, equivalent to 70,000–100,000 words: A written research thesis A written research thesis including associated papers An artefact, such as a creative work or design product, with an accompanying exegesis (critical explanation). English Requirements: IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0 Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65% PTE Academic: 58 (no communicative skill less than 50) TOEFL iBT: 79 (no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking 21 in writing) C1 Advanced: 176, no band less than 169 Common European Framework: B2
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Master of Information Technology
Upcoming intake
March (03/03/2025)
Deadline
December (03/12/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements: A bachelor degree (or higher award) in any discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent; or The Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Information Technology; or The Postgraduate Qualifying Program (available to International applicants only). Applicants who have additional qualifications may be eligible to enter the program with Advanced Standing and may be able to complete the program in less than two years. English Requirement: IELTS - Overall 6.5 No individual band below 6.0 TOEFL iBT - 79 (no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking 21 in writing) C1 Advanced - 176, no band less than 169 Pearson (PTE) Academic - 58 (no communicative skill less than 50) Common European Framework - B2 Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes - (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%)
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Master of Construction and Infrastructure Management
Upcoming intake
March (03/03/2025)
Deadline
December (03/12/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements: Bachelor (or higher award) in an approved discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent degree. Graduate Certificate of Construction Management Engineering (Civil or Construction); Building; Architecture; Quantity Surveying; Construction Management; other related engineering/ technology disciplines assessed to be appropriate. English Requirements: IELTS - Overall 6.5 No individual band below 6.0 TOEFL iBT - 79 (no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking 21 in writing) C1 Advanced - 176, no band less than 169 Pearson (PTE) Academic - 58 (no communicative skill less than 50) Common European Framework - B2 Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes - (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%)
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Master of Business Information Systems
Upcoming intake
March (03/03/2025)
Deadline
December (03/12/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements: Completed a bachelor degree (or higher award) in any discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent or; Completed the Postgraduate Qualifying Program (available to International applicants only). Applicants who have additional qualifications are eligible to enter the program with Advanced Standing and may be able to complete the program in less than two years. 1.5 year duration (full-time, or equivalent part-time): Applicants who have completed one of the following may be able to complete the program in 1.5 years of full-time study (or equivalent part-time study): A bachelor's degree in a related discipline; or A graduate certificate in a related discipline; or A bachelor degree (or higher award) in any discipline and have two years relevant work experience* or The Postgraduate Qualifying Program (available to International applicants only) PLUS either previous related discipline Higher Education Study, OR a minimum of two years relevant work experience. Relevant professional/managerial experience and evidence of academic capability will be determined by the Faculty PVC (or delegate) with reference to Faculty determined guiding principles. Applicants will be required to submit a curriculum vitae (CV) with their application. Documents substantiating relevant experience are required, clearly detailing roles and duration, as well as evidence of formal and non-formal learning. Where relevant experience is used for the basis of admission, no further recognition for prior learning/credit can be granted on that basis. 1 year duration (full-time, or equivalent part-time): Applicants who have completed one of the following may be able to complete the program in 1 year of full-time study (or equivalent part-time study): The Graduate Certificate of Business Information Systems; or An honours bachelor degree in a related discipline. English Requirements: IELTS - Overall 6.5 No individual band below 6.0 TOEFL iBT - 79 (no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking 21 in writing) C1 Advanced - 176, no band less than 169 Pearson (PTE) Academic - 58 (no communicative skill less than 50) Common European Framework - B2 Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes - (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%)
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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Upcoming intake
July (21/07/2025)
Deadline
April (21/04/2025)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements: Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or overseas equivalent. Social/behavioural capability: Students must be able to communicate effectively with adults and children in both individual and group interactions. Physical capability of lifting/handling children safely: Students must be able to perform the physical activities required to pass the unit called "Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting" (Unit Code HLTAID012). An example would be that students must be able to administer CPR for two minutes to a mannequin that is on the floor. English Language Requirements: IELTS (Academic Module): Overall 5.5 No individual band below 5.0 PTE Academic: 42 (no communicative skill less than 36) TOEFL iBT (Including Home Edition Test): 50 (no less than 5 in reading, 5 in listening, 14 in speaking, 15 in writing) C1 Advanced: 162, no band less than 154 Common European Framework: B1 Linguaskill – General: Overall score of 140-159 with no band less than 120 Duolingo English Test: Overall score of 85-90 Swinburne's English for Academic Purposes (EAP 4 Upper Intermediate level) with overall 65%, all skills 60%
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English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) - Pre-intermediate
Academic Requirement
English Language Requirements: IELTS: 4.5 or equivalent.
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Bachelor of Business
Upcoming intake
March (03/03/2025)
Deadline
December (03/12/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements: ATAR: 60 Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or equivalent overseas qualification. Language Requirements: IELTS (Academic Module): Overall 6.0 No individual band below 6.0 PTE Academic: 50 (no communicative skill less than 50) TOEFL iBT(including Home Edition Test): 64 (no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking, 21 in writing) C1 Advanced: 169, no band less than 169 Common European Framework: B2 Linguaskill – General: Overall score of 160-179 with no band less than 160 Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 65%, all skills 65%
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Bachelor of Computer Science
Upcoming intake
March (03/03/2025)
Deadline
December (03/12/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements: ATAR: 70 Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or equivalent overseas qualification. Course prerequisites VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent Exemptions Students who have successfully completed VCE Algorithmics (HESS) will receive credit exemption for 2 units (equivalent to 25 credit points) upon admission into either the Bachelor of Computer Science or the Bachelor of Computer Science (Professional) course at Swinburne, including: 12.5 credit points for COS10003 Computer Logic and Essentials 12.5 credit points for one elective unit Language Requirements: IELTS (Academic Module): Overall 6.0 No individual band below 6.0 PTE Academic: 50 (no communicative skill less than 50) TOEFL iBT(including Home Edition Test): 64 (no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking, 21 in writing) C1 Advanced: 169, no band less than 169 Common European Framework: B2 Linguaskill – General: Overall score of 160-179 with no band less than 160 Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 65%, all skills 65%
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Bachelor of Nursing
Upcoming intake
March (03/03/2025)
Deadline
December (03/12/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements: ATAR: 65 One of the following: Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification. Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including Certificates, Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Associate Degrees and Degrees). Course prerequisites: VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent. Other requirements: All enrolled students must maintain a current Working with Children Check (from the Appropriate State Authority) and a current Police Check throughout the duration of the course. Evidence of a completed adult vaccination program is required before clinical placements are undertaken. Students enrolled in this course may be required to apply for and receive an acceptable National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening Check prior to commencing placement with an NDIS provider. The relevant fee is the responsibility of the student. Language Requirements: IELTS (Academic Module): with a minimum overall score of 7.0 and a minimum score of 7.0 in each of the four components; PTE Academic: minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills TOEFL iBT with a minimum total score of 94 and a minimum score of 24 in listening, 24 in reading, 27 in writing and 23 in speaking; OET Nursing profession test and a minimum score of B (more than 350 marks) in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking) from a single test sitting. NOTE: Results are to be valid for a maximum of two years from the test date.
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Mandatory documents
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Application
- Academic: Transcripts & Certificates
- Identity: Passport Certified Adventus for University Application
- Student Authorization: Permission to share and process personal data
- Application: Questionnaire
Scholarships
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Scholarships
- Research Training Program Stipend - RTPS - Annual stipend AUD 33,500 (indexed) (2024 rate) for three years (with possible 6 month extension)
- Swinburne International Pathway Scholarship - If eligible, you could receive up to AUD 3,000 off your tuition fees for the standard course duration.
- Swinburne International Scholarship - If eligible, you will receive 20 percent off your tuition fees for the standard course duration, calculated from the course start date to the course end date as stated in your letter of offer.
- ELICOS+ Scholarship - Refund equal to 10 weeks of ELICOS fees – up to AUD 5,000
- Tuition Fee Scholarship - Covers the cost of research tuition fees up to a maximum of four years full-time equivalent for doctoral students and two years for research masters.
- Swinburne University Postgraduate Research Award - Annual stipend AUD 33,500 (indexed) (2024 rate) for three years (with possible 6 month extension).
- Tuition fee scholarship for up to four years.
- George Swinburne International Excellence Scholarship - If eligible, you will receive 30 percent off your tuition fees for the standard course duration, calculated from the course start date to the course end date as stated in your letter of offer.
