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Can I do a master’s after a postgraduate diploma?

Published: Dec 18, 2025

Yes. In Australia, many universities allow you to progress from a postgraduate diploma to a related master’s with credit. You may receive up to eight units of advanced standing in a 16‑unit master’s, subject to grades, recency, and course alignment.

This pathway shortens study time and cost while building on your foundation. Check the specific credit policy and any required GPA. If you need post-study work rights, completing the master’s can make you eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa 485, subject to current rules.

Plan your articulation before you enrol, so subjects align. Find postgraduate diplomas that articulate to master’s degrees. For work rights after graduation, review eligibility. Check 485 visa pathways after completing a master’s.

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