Yes. Many Australian universities design PG diplomas as the first stage of a master’s. If you continue in the same field, you can often receive up to eight units of credit into a 16‑unit master’s, subject to grades, time limits, and course alignment.
This conversion shortens your total study time and tuition. Confirm the articulation agreement and any GPA requirements before you enrol. International students who complete the master’s may qualify for the Temporary Graduate visa 485, subject to current eligibility rules.
Plan your study as a stackable pathway from the outset. Find PGDip-to-master’s articulation pathways in Australia. Understand post-study work rights after a master’s.
