Postgraduate online studies

Deakin University offers online-only postgraduate programs for international students.

Our fully online programs offer the same high-quality learning experience as our on-campus degrees but with the extra convenience of being able to study from your home country. Benefits include:

• Your study experience will be less expensive overall as you don’t have to move to Australia.
• No visa is required, which saves both money and time for the application process.*
• Study full- or part-time and keep working at your job, allowing you to apply your learning immediately as you progress through the program.

Learn more about studying online with Deakin

^{* Students enrolled in fully online programs are not eligible to apply for a student visa for entry into Australia.}

At Deakin, we recognise that cost can be a factor in choosing to study at an overseas university. That’s why we are offering a selection of our online-only postgraduate degrees at a reduced fee. This aligns with the fee structure of our price offering for Australian students, and highlights Deakin’s commitment to supporting our international students in progressing their careers.

The current programs offered at the fully online price are:

• Master of Advanced Nursing – AU $29,400 for one year, full-time
• Master of Advanced Clinical Nursing – AU $14,700 for one year, part-time
• Master of Mental Health Nursing – AU $15,300 for one year, part-time
• Master of Applied Sport Science – AU $25,800 for one year, full-time
• Master of Business (Arts and Cultural Management) – AU $31,600 for one year, full-time
• Master of Disability and Inclusion – AU $27,200 for one year, full-time
• Master of Human Nutrition – AU $31,600 for one year, full-time
• Master of Human Resource Management – AU $34,200 for one year, full-time
• Graduate Certificate of Therapeutic Child Play – AU $16,400 for 0.5 years, full-time.

The above fees are the 2026 annual course fee. The fee reduction for these programs represents a significant saving for the same high-quality education you expect from Deakin’s full-fee programs. Please refer to the relevant course page for the most up-to-date fees information.

Your online experience is a priority at Deakin. We have more than 40 years experience delivering distance and online education. Over 78,000 online students (and counting!) have graduated from Deakin.

As we move into an increasingly digital future, we have invested in the latest technology and state-of-the-art learning tools to ensure our students are equipped with the skills and knowledge required for the jobs of tomorrow.

Studying online with Deakin offers a unique and stimulating teaching, learning and research environment.

Using the advanced technology of our DeakinSync platform, we bring the classroom to you. All Deakin students connect and collaborate through DeakinSync, so you’ll always have access to the Deakin community no matter where you are in the world.

Studying online gives you access to classes, seminars and resources, allows you to participate in live-streaming seminars and class discussions, chat with staff and students and to submit assignments online. When, where and how you study is up to you.

One of the benefits of joining a huge online community is the incredible support you get every step of the way. All the support systems you need to be your best are easily accessible to you, such as:

• orientation and preparation resources
• academic and personal support when you need it
• easy-to-use online learning tools and resources, including downloadable recordings to watch or listen to at your convenience
• 24/7 library access – browse digital resources at any time or have physical copies delivered to your door for free
• IT assistance with Australia's top-rated tech support^ (even outside regular hours).

Ready to apply? Visit our How to apply page to find the next steps.