university degrees (higher education)

Universities and non-university higher education providers, including private institutes and Government-owned TAFEs, offer undergraduate and postgraduate studies. These include Bachelor's degrees, Master's degrees, and Doctoral degrees. Additionally, many higher education providers offer Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate programs, and some even provide Associate Degrees that lead to full Bachelor qualifications.

Length: typically 3 years or 4 years for a Bachelor Honours degree

Semester: 2, but some providers now offer three trimesters

Starts: usually March, but can vary by course and education provider. Mid-year or second semester starter start can also be available.

Length: typically 6 months to 1 year, depending on the provider and the specific program of study

Semester: 1 to 2

Starts: usually March, but can vary by course and education provider. 

Length: typically 1 to 2 year, depending on the provider and the specific program of study

Semester: 2, but some providers now offer three trimesters

Starts: usually March, but can vary by course and education provider. 

Length: 1 to 2 years

Semesters: 2, but some providers now offer three trimesters

Starts: usually March, but can be vary by course and education provider.

Length: 3 years (plus 1 year for review)

Semesters: most Doctoral candidates do not attend classes, but instead have academic supervision throughout the year

Starts: start dates are negotiated with a Doctoral degree supervisor.