CRICOS Course Code: 091382E
The Masters Qualifying Program (MQP) will help you develop the English language and discipline-based skills necessary for postgraduate study.
The MQP (Business and Law) offers a quality pathway to selected Deakin University postgraduate programs. The course focuses on developing those skills necessary for success at the postgraduate level. The Program is taught by Deakin College and Deakin University’s English Language Institute (DUELI).
This pre-master program is a non-award program designed for international students whose academic qualifications and/or English proficiency levels are marginally below the entry requirements for coursework master’s programs.
For further details about unit availability and trimester structures, please download the course and unit outline.
Two discipline-based units (with an achieved pass grade)
Two academic skills-based units (with an achieved pass grade)
One zero credit point unit
Completion of three year post-secondary study qualification (equivalent to post-Year 12).
Minimum admission requirements for the MQP programs are outlined below. For specific academic standard requirements, and requirements for countries not listed please click below for full details.
An overall band score of 6 or above in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test (Academic module) with no individual band score less than 6; or equivalent.
Please note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee selection, which is based on merit, likelihood of success and availability of places in the course.
For more information on the Admission Criteria and Selection (Higher Education Courses) Policy visit the Deakin Policy Library
Applications can be made directly to the University through StudyLink Connect.
To be eligible for entry into a Deakin postgraduate program, you must successfully complete all four MQP units and achieve the required grades. Programs have varying transfer requirements.
Note: All graduate diplomas and masters courses are only available at the Melbourne Burwood campus.
| Trimester intake duration | Trimester intake | Duration |
| Graduate Diploma of Business Administration % | T1 T2 | 1 year |
| Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting @ | T1 T2 T3 | 1 year |
T1 (Trimester 1 entry); T2 (Trimester 2 entry); T3 (Trimester 3 entry)
For full postgraduate course details, please visit Deakin University’s website.
% Successful completion of a MQP and three years relevant work experience.
@ Successful completion of MQP with a minimum overall average of 60% in the discipline units.
| Trimester intake duration | Trimester intake | Duration |
| Master of Professional Accounting @ | T1 T2 | 1.5 year |
| Master of Business Administration (International) # | T1 T2 T3 | 2 years |
| Master of Business Analytics # | T1 T2 | 2 years |
| Master of Business (Sport Management) # | T1 T2 | 2 years |
| Master of Commerce # | T1 T2 T3 | 2 years |
| Master of Information Systems # | T1 T2 T3 | 2 years |
T1 (Trimester 1 entry); T2 (Trimester 2 entry); T3 (Trimester 3 entry)
For full postgraduate course details, please visit Deakin University’s website.
% Successful completion of a MQP and three years relevant work experience.
# Successful completion of the MQP.
@ Successful completion of MQP with a minimum overall average of 60 in the discipline units.
Students who successfully complete the two discipline-based postgraduate units in the MQP, and are successful in gaining entry into a postgraduate course, may be eligible for two preclusions in the postgraduate course.
When students receive 2 preclusions in a postgraduate course, they will be required to complete alternative units equivalent to 2 credit points chosen from electives in the postgraduate course.
Note: Students will not receive credit in a postgraduate course for units completed in the MQP. Completion of the MQP does not reduce the total number of credit points required to be completed in a postgraduate course.
For further information about the MQP, including academic progress and MQP course plans to follow in preparation for Deakin University postgraduate courses in the Faculty of Business and Law.