Key application dates

Applications submitted after these dates will be accepted, depending on the availability of places.

Key application dates

Applications submitted after these dates will be accepted, depending on the availability of places.

How to apply

1. Review entry requirements and eligibility

• Check the entry requirements tab of this course page and ensure you meet the admission criteria.
• Review the English language requirements.
• If you are applying for multiple courses, ensure you have confirmed your preference order.

Upon submitting your application, you must contact Murrup Barak, Melbourne Institute for Indigenous Development at the University of Melbourne.

2. Gather your supporting documentation

As part of your application, you’ll be required to submit:

• Transcripts and detailed information related to all previous studies you have undertaken and/or completed, including an explanation of the grading system used and official certified English translation of any document that is not written in English. View further information about supporting documentation.
• Evidence of meeting the University's English language requirements.

• Proof of Aboriginality

  • A certified copy of a confirmation from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander controlled company, organisation, or local Land Council.
  • If you are unable to provide a certified copy of confirmation or are in the process of obtaining one, you must confirm this with Murrup Barak Indigenous Student Services immediately after submitting your application.

• Your curriculum vitae (CV) detailing at least five years of relevant work experience, if relevant to your application.

3. Submit your application

• To get started, begin your application here.

Additional application considerations:

Where a course offers both Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) and Australian full fee (AF) places, you only need to submit an application for one fee type. You will automatically be considered for a CSP if you are eligible.

How to apply

1. Review entry requirements and eligibility

• Check the entry requirements tab of this course page and ensure you meet the admission criteria.
• Review the English language requirements.
• If you are applying for multiple courses, ensure you have confirmed your preference order.

Upon submitting your application, you must contact Murrup Barak, Melbourne Institute for Indigenous Development at the University of Melbourne.

2. Gather your supporting documentation

As part of your application, you’ll be required to submit:

• Transcripts and detailed information related to all previous studies you have undertaken and/or completed, including an explanation of the grading system used and official certified English translation of any document that is not written in English. View further information about supporting documentation.
• Evidence of meeting the University's English language requirements.

• Proof of Aboriginality

  • A certified copy of a confirmation from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander controlled company, organisation, or local Land Council.
  • If you are unable to provide a certified copy of confirmation or are in the process of obtaining one, you must confirm this with Murrup Barak Indigenous Student Services immediately after submitting your application.

• Your curriculum vitae (CV) detailing at least five years of relevant work experience, if relevant to your application.

3. Submit your application

• To get started, begin your application here.
• If you need help applying, you can find an authorised education agent* to help you lodge your application, accept your offer and apply for a student visa.

*Students who have completed their previous qualifications in certain countries cannot apply directly and must use an education agent (or overseas representative).

After you apply

• All communications related to your application, including requests for additional information and application outcomes, will be sent to the email address you registered for your application. To avoid delays, please upload requested information as soon as possible.
• Track the progress of your application via the Application Portal.
• Please note that the Admissions team will only contact you via email if anything else is needed; there's no need to enquire about the timeline in the meantime.
• The time it takes to assess applications can vary. If you're applying for the next intake, this will typically be 4 to 8 weeks after we receive all required documents. Future intakes (beyond the next intake) may have different assessment timelines.

Additional information

Get help with your application

Contact us to help you prepare and submit your application. We can help with:

• The selection process
• Preparing your documentation
• Using the online application system.

For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.