About
Whether you’re looking to further your skills and knowledge in your chosen field, gain a professional qualification or explore a new career direction, CQUniversity has the postgraduate course to suit your needs.
With a postgraduate degree, you can enhance your employment prospects, increase your earning potential and satisfy your intellectual curiosity.
COURSEWORK STUDY OPTIONS
Graduate Certificate
Provides specialised study in a specific subject area, with the opportunity to progress to a graduate diploma and/or masters upon completion. Many CQUniversity graduate certificate courses are designed as a pathway for those who have not studied a bachelor degree but have relevant professional experience.
Graduate Diploma
Enables you to develop skills in a specialised area, or equip you with the knowledge to undertake a new career direction. Graduate diplomas are designed for those who have already completed a bachelor degree or equivalent, or have significant professional or industry experience in a relevant area.
Masters by Coursework
Comprises a series of specialist courses designed to extend your professional understanding in a particular subject area, or provide you with the opportunity to move in a new professional direction. Postgraduate coursework courses have a structure consisting of core and elective units, and therefore require students to enrol in these units, attend timetabled classes and complete required assignments
RESEARCH STUDY OPTIONS
Masters by Research
Enables you to undertake original research in a particular area of interest under supervision and resulting in the submission of a thesis.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Awarded on the basis of a thesis prepared under supervision that makes an original, significant and extensive contribution to knowledge and understanding in the relevant field of study, as judged by independent experts applying accepted contemporary international standards.
Doctor of Education
A professionally based research higher degree available through the University as an alternative to the traditional research courses. It offers a rigorous course combining structured advanced research tasks and a thesis component.
Doctor of Professional Studies
An internationally recognised higher research degree designed to produce innovation in commercial, government, educational and other applied settings. Whereas the PhD, EdD and other ‘professional’ doctorates are single-discipline based, the CQUniversity Doctor of Professional Studies is explicitly transdisciplinary to reflect the way research is carried out in industry and government.
WEALTH OF CHOICE
Choose from postgraduate study options in:
» Business, Accounting and Law
» Creative, Performing and Visual Arts
» Education and Humanities
» Engineering and Built Environment
» Health
» Information Technology and Digital Media
» Psychology, Social Work and Community Services
» Science and Environment
» Transport and Safety Sciences
CQUniversity Australia has one of the largest national footprints of any university in Australia, providing you the opportunity to study at one of more than 20 locations across the country, with a range of state-of-the-art facilities available.
Each campus comes with its own unique character and charm, offering an assortment of on- and off-campus facilities and services, coupled with carefully-planned program and course offerings. If you want to live, study and play while taking in the bustling and diverse nature that is a city, take a look at our metro campuses spread across five of Australia’s capital cities. Alternatively, if you prefer the lower-key, relaxed pace of the countryside, we’ve got a regional campus that will suit you.
LIVE AND STUDY IN OUR CAPITAL CITIES
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney CBD locations offer state-of-the-art multi-story study and recreational environments, the convenience of public transport options, a multitude of eating-out and entertainment venues and, of course, the opportunity to shop ‘til you drop!
REGIONAL QUEENSLAND LIVING
Our regional Queensland campuses in Bundaberg, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay and Rockhampton boast some of Queensland’s most scenic locales, plus strong community and industry connections.
Northern Queensland locations in Cairns and Townsville offer you the perfect mix of regional living and city amenities with convenient CBD campuses.
Our Noosa campus offers an enviable lifestyle with pristine surfing beaches, national parks and fine restaurants
STUDY CENTRES AND HUBS
Our study centres, located at Queensland’s Biloela and Yeppoon, and are smaller than a campus. They include staff and teaching facilities, though usually don't have a full range of services, like commercial outlets or food and beverage venues.
Partner study hubs collaborate with vocational education providers and other community organisation partners and are located across the country at Broome, Busselton, Charters Towers, Cooma, Geraldton and Karratha.
For many of our online students, these hubs provide a base for services, support and staying connected.
STUDY ONLINE
CQUniversity provides you with the flexibility to tailor your study to suit your lifestyle. As one of Australia’s leading providers of flexible education and training, we offer hundreds of courses online, allowing you to balance study with family and work commitments. This also provides an opportunity, if you live in a rural or remote area, or internationally, to access university study without the need to relocate. Online students have the added benefit of accessing services and support at any of our national locations.
With a strong focus on student experience, CQUniversity helps you build study into your desired lifestyle. Each location has its own personality and range of social activities, giving you lots of opportunities to network with your fellow students and make new friends.
SOCIAL LIFE
CQUniversity offers a vibrant and active campus life for students right across our entire campus network. Campus activities include pop-up bars, live music, networking events, free exercise classes, free coffee days, outdoor movies and more. Many of our locations also offer a range of student recreation facilities such as gyms and sports areas, food outlets, cafés, bars, games areas, and lounge and entertainment zones.
STUDENT SUPPORT
Services include orientation to assist your transition to university life, assignment and exam preparation and support evenings, ongoing assistance through the Student Mentor Program, counselling services, support for students with a disability or medical conditions, career planning services.
Students can also access our Academic Learning Centre, which offers information, support, advice and resources related to many of the academic communication, mathematics and statistics, science and computing requirements of study.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT
Together with the Campus Life Committees and Student Experience teams across the University, we aim to provide ongoing support for all international students from arrival to graduation.
Support services include:
» pre-arrival information
» accommodation assistance orientation
» information on Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
» student mentor and leadership programs
» career services
» confidential counselling and welfare services
» social activities and student forums
» care arrangements for students under 18 years of age
» students with families
» going home program after completion of studies
INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
The International Student Scholarship and the International Student Scholarship – Regional are CQUniversity’s merit-based scholarships that awards successful recipients with a reduction in their tuition fees. Other scholarships are available through the Australian government and external organisations:
» Australia Awards
» Endeavour Awards
» Research Training Program
» Ministry of Religious Affairs Indonesia.
Find out more at www.cqu.edu.au/scholarships.
ACCOMMODATION
It is important to find the right place to live so you can focus on your studies. As an international student, you may choose from a range of accommodation options to suit your needs and budget.
Homestay
Our preferred homestay provider is Australian Homestay Network who will facilitate the arrangement and ensure you have a welcoming, safe and enjoyable experience. For more information visit www.homestaynetwork.org.
Student Accommodation
Student One is the preferred accommodation provider for CQUniversity students in Brisbane. Our students enjoy an exclusive floor only in the Wharf St residence.
For more information visit www.studentone.com/cqu.
Urbanest is an endorsed provider of student accommodation to CQUniversity students in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. For more information visit www.urbanest.com.au.
Private Accommodation
Off-campus accommodation such as flats, houses and shared accommodation can be found in the private rental market. You may look for these rental properties through property websites such as www.realestate.com.au and www.domain.com.au.
On-Campus Residence
Living on campus provides a great environment to live and study in. It offers ease and convenience to your university life.
Benefits include:
» opportunity to make friends from all over the world and local Australian students
» learn about different cultures
» save money and time on travelling to campus – no car or public transport is required
» increased safety with campus security and individually keyed rooms
» opportunity to get involved with social, community and cultural activities
» on-site manager and 24-hour live in staff
» access to Residential Life team for ongoing pastoral care
» reduced fees for gym membership.
Find out more about student life at CQUniversity Australia at cqu.edu.au/student-life.
CQUniersity Australia provides a huge range of study options, from vocational education to undergraduate, postgraduate and research higher degrees.
Explore your options and discover everything you need to know about how to apply at www.cqu.edu.au/international-students.
At CQUniversity Australia, our courses are designed in collaboration with industry, allowing you to graduate work-ready. Our graduates are earning more, and find employment faster than their counterparts, with an undergraduate median salary $4000 above the national average and a postgraduate median salary $15 000 above the national average.
CQUniversity’s career services are some of the best in a university setting, with regular career support workshops and other careers focused services including CQUni Career Connection, CQUni Careers and CareerHub to help prospective and current students and graduates of the University in their job searching and career development.
GRADUATE OUTCOMES
In the latest QS Stars rating system, CQUniversity has been recognised for the success of our graduates finding jobs and CQUni’s assistance in helping, with a rating of five stars for employability.
The Good Universities Guide recently released its 2019 star ratings, which show CQUniversity has achieved five stars in a number of categories including overall experience, teaching quality, graduate employment and starting salary. These ratings put the University in the top 20% of universities nationally.
CQUni graduates are in the top 20% in finding full-time employment in:
» Business and Management
» Communications
» Engineering
» Health Services and Support
» Teacher Education.
CQUni graduates are in jobs paying higher than median salary in:
» Engineering
» Health Services and Support
» Psychology.
About
Whether you’re looking to further your skills and knowledge in your chosen field, gain a professional qualification or explore a new career direction, CQUniversity has the postgraduate course to suit your needs.
With a postgraduate degree, you can enhance your employment prospects, increase your earning potential and satisfy your intellectual curiosity.
COURSEWORK STUDY OPTIONS
Graduate Certificate
Provides specialised study in a specific subject area, with the opportunity to progress to a graduate diploma and/or masters upon completion. Many CQUniversity graduate certificate courses are designed as a pathway for those who have not studied a bachelor degree but have relevant professional experience.
Graduate Diploma
Enables you to develop skills in a specialised area, or equip you with the knowledge to undertake a new career direction. Graduate diplomas are designed for those who have already completed a bachelor degree or equivalent, or have significant professional or industry experience in a relevant area.
Masters by Coursework
Comprises a series of specialist courses designed to extend your professional understanding in a particular subject area, or provide you with the opportunity to move in a new professional direction. Postgraduate coursework courses have a structure consisting of core and elective units, and therefore require students to enrol in these units, attend timetabled classes and complete required assignments
RESEARCH STUDY OPTIONS
Masters by Research
Enables you to undertake original research in a particular area of interest under supervision and resulting in the submission of a thesis.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Awarded on the basis of a thesis prepared under supervision that makes an original, significant and extensive contribution to knowledge and understanding in the relevant field of study, as judged by independent experts applying accepted contemporary international standards.
Doctor of Education
A professionally based research higher degree available through the University as an alternative to the traditional research courses. It offers a rigorous course combining structured advanced research tasks and a thesis component.
Doctor of Professional Studies
An internationally recognised higher research degree designed to produce innovation in commercial, government, educational and other applied settings. Whereas the PhD, EdD and other ‘professional’ doctorates are single-discipline based, the CQUniversity Doctor of Professional Studies is explicitly transdisciplinary to reflect the way research is carried out in industry and government.
WEALTH OF CHOICE
Choose from postgraduate study options in:
» Business, Accounting and Law
» Creative, Performing and Visual Arts
» Education and Humanities
» Engineering and Built Environment
» Health
» Information Technology and Digital Media
» Psychology, Social Work and Community Services
» Science and Environment
» Transport and Safety Sciences
CQUniversity Australia has one of the largest national footprints of any university in Australia, providing you the opportunity to study at one of more than 20 locations across the country, with a range of state-of-the-art facilities available.
Each campus comes with its own unique character and charm, offering an assortment of on- and off-campus facilities and services, coupled with carefully-planned program and course offerings. If you want to live, study and play while taking in the bustling and diverse nature that is a city, take a look at our metro campuses spread across five of Australia’s capital cities. Alternatively, if you prefer the lower-key, relaxed pace of the countryside, we’ve got a regional campus that will suit you.
LIVE AND STUDY IN OUR CAPITAL CITIES
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney CBD locations offer state-of-the-art multi-story study and recreational environments, the convenience of public transport options, a multitude of eating-out and entertainment venues and, of course, the opportunity to shop ‘til you drop!
REGIONAL QUEENSLAND LIVING
Our regional Queensland campuses in Bundaberg, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay and Rockhampton boast some of Queensland’s most scenic locales, plus strong community and industry connections.
Northern Queensland locations in Cairns and Townsville offer you the perfect mix of regional living and city amenities with convenient CBD campuses.
Our Noosa campus offers an enviable lifestyle with pristine surfing beaches, national parks and fine restaurants
STUDY CENTRES AND HUBS
Our study centres, located at Queensland’s Biloela and Yeppoon, and are smaller than a campus. They include staff and teaching facilities, though usually don't have a full range of services, like commercial outlets or food and beverage venues.
Partner study hubs collaborate with vocational education providers and other community organisation partners and are located across the country at Broome, Busselton, Charters Towers, Cooma, Geraldton and Karratha.
For many of our online students, these hubs provide a base for services, support and staying connected.
STUDY ONLINE
CQUniversity provides you with the flexibility to tailor your study to suit your lifestyle. As one of Australia’s leading providers of flexible education and training, we offer hundreds of courses online, allowing you to balance study with family and work commitments. This also provides an opportunity, if you live in a rural or remote area, or internationally, to access university study without the need to relocate. Online students have the added benefit of accessing services and support at any of our national locations.
With a strong focus on student experience, CQUniversity helps you build study into your desired lifestyle. Each location has its own personality and range of social activities, giving you lots of opportunities to network with your fellow students and make new friends.
SOCIAL LIFE
CQUniversity offers a vibrant and active campus life for students right across our entire campus network. Campus activities include pop-up bars, live music, networking events, free exercise classes, free coffee days, outdoor movies and more. Many of our locations also offer a range of student recreation facilities such as gyms and sports areas, food outlets, cafés, bars, games areas, and lounge and entertainment zones.
STUDENT SUPPORT
Services include orientation to assist your transition to university life, assignment and exam preparation and support evenings, ongoing assistance through the Student Mentor Program, counselling services, support for students with a disability or medical conditions, career planning services.
Students can also access our Academic Learning Centre, which offers information, support, advice and resources related to many of the academic communication, mathematics and statistics, science and computing requirements of study.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT
Together with the Campus Life Committees and Student Experience teams across the University, we aim to provide ongoing support for all international students from arrival to graduation.
Support services include:
» pre-arrival information
» accommodation assistance orientation
» information on Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
» student mentor and leadership programs
» career services
» confidential counselling and welfare services
» social activities and student forums
» care arrangements for students under 18 years of age
» students with families
» going home program after completion of studies
INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
The International Student Scholarship and the International Student Scholarship – Regional are CQUniversity’s merit-based scholarships that awards successful recipients with a reduction in their tuition fees. Other scholarships are available through the Australian government and external organisations:
» Australia Awards
» Endeavour Awards
» Research Training Program
» Ministry of Religious Affairs Indonesia.
Find out more at www.cqu.edu.au/scholarships.
ACCOMMODATION
It is important to find the right place to live so you can focus on your studies. As an international student, you may choose from a range of accommodation options to suit your needs and budget.
Homestay
Our preferred homestay provider is Australian Homestay Network who will facilitate the arrangement and ensure you have a welcoming, safe and enjoyable experience. For more information visit www.homestaynetwork.org.
Student Accommodation
Student One is the preferred accommodation provider for CQUniversity students in Brisbane. Our students enjoy an exclusive floor only in the Wharf St residence.
For more information visit www.studentone.com/cqu.
Urbanest is an endorsed provider of student accommodation to CQUniversity students in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. For more information visit www.urbanest.com.au.
Private Accommodation
Off-campus accommodation such as flats, houses and shared accommodation can be found in the private rental market. You may look for these rental properties through property websites such as www.realestate.com.au and www.domain.com.au.
On-Campus Residence
Living on campus provides a great environment to live and study in. It offers ease and convenience to your university life.
Benefits include:
» opportunity to make friends from all over the world and local Australian students
» learn about different cultures
» save money and time on travelling to campus – no car or public transport is required
» increased safety with campus security and individually keyed rooms
» opportunity to get involved with social, community and cultural activities
» on-site manager and 24-hour live in staff
» access to Residential Life team for ongoing pastoral care
» reduced fees for gym membership.
Find out more about student life at CQUniversity Australia at cqu.edu.au/student-life.
CQUniersity Australia provides a huge range of study options, from vocational education to undergraduate, postgraduate and research higher degrees.
Explore your options and discover everything you need to know about how to apply at www.cqu.edu.au/international-students.
At CQUniversity Australia, our courses are designed in collaboration with industry, allowing you to graduate work-ready. Our graduates are earning more, and find employment faster than their counterparts, with an undergraduate median salary $4000 above the national average and a postgraduate median salary $15 000 above the national average.
CQUniversity’s career services are some of the best in a university setting, with regular career support workshops and other careers focused services including CQUni Career Connection, CQUni Careers and CareerHub to help prospective and current students and graduates of the University in their job searching and career development.
GRADUATE OUTCOMES
In the latest QS Stars rating system, CQUniversity has been recognised for the success of our graduates finding jobs and CQUni’s assistance in helping, with a rating of five stars for employability.
The Good Universities Guide recently released its 2019 star ratings, which show CQUniversity has achieved five stars in a number of categories including overall experience, teaching quality, graduate employment and starting salary. These ratings put the University in the top 20% of universities nationally.
CQUni graduates are in the top 20% in finding full-time employment in:
» Business and Management
» Communications
» Engineering
» Health Services and Support
» Teacher Education.
CQUni graduates are in jobs paying higher than median salary in:
» Engineering
» Health Services and Support
» Psychology.
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