Dual admission
What is dual admission?
Dual admission means to study two award courses at the same time. There are some pre-approved course combinations, however most combinations will require approval from the relevant faculties.
Dual admission is only available to graduate students or for the combination of a bachelor degree and a concurrent diploma. You must meet the entry requirements for each course.
To undertake a concurrent diploma, students must apply through a separate process. Please visit the concurrent diplomas website for information about course options and the application process.
Studying additional single subjects alongside an award course is not considered as dual admission. For information, please refer to the single subject study website.
Please note that dual admission, concurrent diploma courses and single subject study are not available to students studying on a student visa, or student visa applicants.
Pre-approved course combinations
Dual admission has been pre-approved for the following course combinations:
- Doctor of Medicine (MC-DMED) and Master of Public Health (244CW)
- Graduate Diploma in Veterinary Professional Leadership and Management (GD-VPLMGT) and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (MC-DVETMED)
- Master of Clinical Optometry (MC-CLINOPT) and nested Specialist Certificates
- Master of Business Administration (MC-BAPT) and Master of Marketing (294PN)
- A graduate science award course and the Graduate Certificate in Professional Skills for Scientists (GC-PROFSC)
- An award course and Professional Certificate in University Teaching (697AA)
Dual admission approval is required for the following course combinations:
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Preferred (primary) course
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Additional (secondary) course
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Is dual admission possible?
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Graduate award course
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Graduate award course
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Yes – only with approval from faculties
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Graduate award course
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Undergraduate award course
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Yes – only with approval from faculties
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Undergraduate award course
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Concurrent diploma
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Yes – no additional approval required
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Graduate award course
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Concurrent diploma
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Yes – only with Diploma in Languages (with approval). Please check the eligibility table here.
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Dual admission is not permitted or only considered under exceptional circumstances for the following course combinations:
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Preferred (primary) course
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Additional (secondary) course
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Is dual admission possible?
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Juris Doctor
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- Undergraduate award course
- Graduate award course
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Master of Clinical Audiology
Master of Nursing Science
Master of Speech Pathology
Doctor of Physiotherapy
Doctor of Optometry
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No, the faculty does not permit dual admission of these courses with any degree due to the intensive nature of the program |
| Master of Social Work |
- Undergraduate award course
- Graduate award course
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- Undergraduate award course – No, the faculty does not permit dual admission of the Master of Social Work with any undergraduate degree
- Graduate award course – Students will need to demonstrate exceptional and compelling circumstances
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Graduate award course
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The same graduate award course but a different specialisation
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No
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How do I request dual admission approval?
Please use the Dual Admission Application form.
You will be asked for your preferred (primary) course, which is the course you will remain admitted to if your request is not approved.
You will be required to provide evidence that the faculty for both courses approves your dual admission, so please ensure you have written approval before applying. Please contact Stop1 for details on who to contact for approval.
I'm intending to take a leave of absence from one course to study another course. Do I still need to apply for dual admission approval?
Yes. While you are on a leave of absence you are still considered admitted to your course and need appropriate approval to study another award course. You must still apply for dual admission approval.
Are there any additional requirements I must fulfil if I'm approved for dual admission?
Yes. You must meet the enrolment requirements for each course individually. This means you must be enrolled in at least one subject in each course in each half-year period, or apply for a leave of absence for any half-year period where you do not intend to enrol in subjects.
If you intend to study more than 50 points in any semester (or more than 25 points in the Summer or Winter terms) across both of your courses, you must meet eligibility criteria and apply to overload via the Enrolment Assistance Form.
If I'm not approved for dual admission, will I be withdrawn from the additional course?
If you are not approved for dual admission, you will be withdrawn from your secondary course listed on your dual admission application form. You will receive a notification with the date that your course will be withdrawn. Any subjects you are enrolled in for that course will also be withdrawn.