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Postgraduate Level of Study

The University of Adelaide offers two types of Postgraduate study:

Postgraduate Coursework Programs

Coursework programs make up the bulk of our postgraduate study options.
Postgraduate coursework qualifications can include:

Graduate Certificates
Graduate Diplomas
Masters degree by coursework
Masters degrees comprising a combination of research and coursework
Industry-linked short academic programs of varying length

Postgraduate Research Programs

The University of Adelaide also enrols students for higher degrees by research.
Postgraduate research qualifications can include:

Doctor of Philosophy
Professional Doctorate
Masters by research
Remote Ph.D and Masters by research
Higher Doctorate