Postgraduate Qualifying Program

Upon completing the PQP, you are guaranteed entry into the first year of a range of Swinburne master's degrees, including the Master of Business Administration, Master of Business Information Systems, Master of Data Science, Master of Finance, Master of Human Resource Management, Master of Information Technology, Master of Marketing, Master of Media and Communication, Master of Professional Accounting, Master of Project Management, and Master of Supply Chain Innovation.

Upon completion of the Postgraduate Qualifying Program, students' English competency will be deemed equivalent to IELTS 6.5, which is sufficient to proceed to their Masters destination program at Swinburne.

Students must complete 4 core non-award units: Academic Practices and Communication Skills (COM10010), Applied Academic Literacies (LAL10003), Critical Thinking for Further Study (MFP30001), and Research Techniques for Further Study (MFP30002).

The indicative yearly tuition fee for international students in 2026 is AUD $16,890. These fees are estimates only and are subject to annual review. International students are also subject to a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) of up to AUD $373.

Yes. When you apply for a Swinburne course, you are automatically considered for an international scholarship of up to 20 per cent off your course fees — no separate application is required. Swinburne will assess your course application and scholarship eligibility at the same time.