Getting Into Swinburne Online

When choosing to study with Swinburne Online it is important to check that you meet the below prerequisite requirements before commencing your course.

Education Requirements

• Applicants without a formal qualification but with at least four years of work experience (minimum two years full time) in a related industry will be considered if they can demonstrate that they can undertake the course with a reasonable prospect of success.
• Must meet year 12 or equivalent minimum requirements – please get in touch to learn more.

English Language Requirements

International students are required to demonstrate English language proficiency, using one of the below means:

Please contact us to find out if you are required to complete one of the following English language tests:

English Proficiency Tests

• The International English Language Test Score (IELTS), Academic Module

IELTS have over 1,000 testing centres worldwide and run testing throughout the year. Use the IELTS worldwide search to find a testing centre near you.

• The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

The TOEFL test is administered worldwide through a network of testing centres. Use the TOEFL Testing Location Search to find a testing centre near you.

• PTE Academic

This computer-based test of English runs over 360 days of the year in over 250 test centers around the world. Results are typically available within five business days.

Minimum Entry Scores to Study at Swinburne Online

• IELTS: Overall 6.0, with no band below 6
• TOEFL(paper test): 550, with a written English score of 5
• TOEFL(online test): 79, with no individual band below 18
• PTE: 50 (no communicative skill less than 50)

Recent study in English

• Have completed a minimum 2 years of a degree or Diploma (or equivalent) if the language of instruction is in English. Study must be completed within the last 2 years, and is demonstrated via letter from the institution confirming study length, date and language of delivery.

Fees

Forget about large upfront fee payments. You only pay for the units as you study them, so managing your course payments is simple. Choosing to complete your course online means you receive a 30% scholarship compared to the cost of an on-campus course. There is also no need to worry about moving costs or flights– the list goes on!

The total cost of your course will depend on the number of units required to complete your qualification. If you are eligible for credit exemptions for previous study this will reduce the total cost of your degree further.

University Indicative Course Fees – International Students

Course	Unit cost AUD*	Cost of full degree AUD**
Bachelor of Business	$2,590.00	$62,160.00
Bachelor of Media and Communication	$2,572.50	$61,740.00
Bachelor of Design	$2,737.00	$65,688.00
Bachelor of Social Science	$2,397.50	$57,540.00
Bachelor of Psychological Sciences	$2,852.50	$68,460.00
Master of Business Administration	$3,017.00	$36,204.00
Graduate Certificate of Business Administration	$3,017.00	$12,068.00
Graduate Diploma of Psychology	$2,359.00	$28,308.00
Graduate Certificate of Management	$3,017.00	$12,068.00
Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity Management	$2,975.00	$11,900.00
Master of Cybersecurity Management	$2,975.00	$35,700.00
Graduate Certificate of Project Management	$3,017.00	$12,068.00
Graduate Diploma of Project Management	$3,017.00	$24,136.00
Graduate Certificate of Financial Planning	$3,017.00	$12,068.00
Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning	$3,017.00	$24,136.00

*Unit fees for Malaysian students are $1000 for Undergraduate courses and $1500 for Postgraduate courses. Unit fees include 30% tuition scholarship if you’re living outside of Australia. This does not apply if you are an international student studying from within Australia.
**Total fees are indicative only and may vary depending on units chosen.