Swinburne University of Technology's major selling points update

Please check below for some information, selling points, and new courses about Swinburne University that I've compiled, including some parts that many people are particularly interested in.

1. Master of Occupational TherapyMaster of Occupational Therapy

• Only 20 international students are admitted each year
• A minimum of 70+ in an Australian undergraduate degree is required for possible admission
• A minimum of 78 for domestic undergraduate degrees, but the cut-off varies each year, with admission based on merit
• English courses cannot be arranged, and English requirements cannot be waived
• Classes start every June, and applications usually close around February of the same year. Complete materials must be submitted before the application deadline
• Very rich internship resources
  
  
  

2. GD Early Childhood Teaching Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Teaching

Four intakes per year (January, April, July, September), future start dates:

• 29-September-2025
• 19-January-2026
• 13-April-2026
• 06-July-2026

Some tips that many are interested in and frequently asked about:

• The teaching mode is the same for both CoE and non-CoE students
• The GD consists of 4 courses, one per quarter (EDU60052/EDU60053/EDU60054/EDU60055)
• Two face-to-face sessions per quarter, mainly teachers taking students to kindergartens for observation, teaching basic operations like making playdough
• Once every two weeks, the rest are online courses, 425 hours of internship, which is directly at kindergartens
• Internship-friendly: The school assigns internships based on students' residential locations. Swinburne has many partners, so the internship arrangements have always received good feedback
• Paid internships need to be applied for by the students themselves, on a shift basis

3. New course recommendations for 2025

1. Master of Educational Leadership

Duration: 1 year (can be combined for a 485 visa)

Flexible admission requirements:

• Any 4-year Australian undergraduate degree
• 3-year Australian undergraduate degree + GD in Early Childhood Teaching from any school
• 3-year Australian undergraduate degree + GC/GD in any major is acceptable

2. Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Duration: 2 years

Start dates: Starting in 2026, four intakes per year (January, April, July, September, the only secondary education program in Victoria with four intakes

Tuition: $33,880/year, scholarships are automatically reviewed

Teaching direction: Only one direction is needed, basically all undergraduate degrees are acceptable (if you want to choose Chinese, Swinburne has its own Chinese test)
Language requirements:

• IELTS: Overall 7.0, with no single score below 7.0, and speaking and listening must not be below 7.5
• IELTS single test accepted
  
• PTE: Overall 66, with no single score below 66, and speaking and listening must not be below 76
• Language courses can be arranged, 10-20 weeks. But 20 weeks is not recommended for those with poor language skills
• In 2026, 10-week language courses are free, meaning language course scholarships
• If the applicant has completed a bachelor's degree in English in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, the US, Canada, or the Republic of Ireland (2 years of English-taught and completed within 2 years before the start date), no English language proficiency proof is required.
  

Several key tips:

• After the first year, you can get a GD in Secondary Teaching certificate [whether you can get the GD without dropping out is still to be notified] (which can be used for professional assessment, similar to ECU's approach, details to be announced by the school)
• If the student is excellent enough and passes the LANTITE in the first year, Swinburne can arrange a provisional teaching certificate in the second year, allowing for paid internships
• First week face-to-face, starting the second week for internships and online courses (same for student visa and non-student visa holders), secondary teaching must be face-to-face in the first week regardless of visa type
• Internships are also face-to-face, but some assignments and reports are completed online after the internship starts
  

3. Bachelor of Design (Fashion Design)

Victoria has added a new fashion design undergraduate program, exclusively partnered with the Australian brand Country Road, a more technologically advanced design major. Stand out with Swinburne University's Bachelor of Design – Fashion. This course, crafted by industry experts, helps you stay at the forefront of the fashion industry. You'll learn how to conduct research, conceptualize ideas, create prototypes and finished products, design sustainably and with technology, shaping the future of fashion design.

• Degree: Bachelor of Design (Fashion)
• Duration: Full-time 3 years
• Start dates: February, July

4. Undergraduate paid internship programs (Professional Degrees)

Swinburne offers some undergraduate programs with 'professional' in the title, meaning that paid internships start in the third year.

Professional Degrees course link: https://www.swinburne.edu.au/life-at-swinburne/work-integrated-learning/professional-degrees/#courses-international

Two of the more popular courses:

• Bachelor of Computer Science (Professional)
• Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (Professional)
• Paid internships, no GPA requirement, internships start in the third year
• At least 60K AUD in paid internship salary per year
• IELTS 6.5, interview required, work requires language communication skills

5. Three recommended engineering master's programs

1. Master of Engineering Science 2 years
Duration: 2 years

Professional certification: EA accredited
Admission requirements: Bachelor's degree in engineering, and the direction must match the master's direction

Master's directions:

• Advanced Manufacturing
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering
• Industry 4.0 and Automation
• Mechanical Engineering
• Structural Engineering

For example, the Structural Engineering direction requires applicants to have an undergraduate degree in one of the following four engineering directions:

• Civil Engineering
• Construction Engineering/Management
• Structural Engineering
• Infrastructure Engineering

2. Master of Engineering Practice 1 year
1 year of coursework,偏向项目管理，没有 EA认证。

Suitable for students who wish to quickly complete their studies and return to their home country for employment

Research direction can prepare for a PhD.

Master of Engineering PracticeYou can further enhance your knowledge based on your undergraduate degree. You can choose a specialized direction for in-depth study, gaining deeper technical education to stand out among industry graduates. The course also offers opportunities to participate in industry research projects, allowing you to gain a deep understanding of industry operations in practice and accumulate valuable hands-on experience.

3. Master of Professional Engineering 2 years
偏向管理的课程，没有 EA认证。

Enhance your professional capabilities with the Master of Professional Engineering and participate in industry internships. If you are an engineer looking to expand your career direction, this course will help you further develop on the basis of your existing professional knowledge through cutting-edge courses. You will also improve your career management skills, communication skills, and research methods and theoretical knowledge.