Education 2019/1
Student Assistance Act 1973
I, Paul Fletcher, Minister for Families and Social Services, make the following instrument. This instrument is made under subsections 3(1) and 5D(1) of the Student Assistance Act 1973.
| Compilation date: | 1 April 2025 |
| Includes amendments up to: | F2025L00453 |
| Registered: | 8 April 2025 |
1 Name
This instrument is the Student Assistance (Education Institutions and Courses) Determination 2019.
2 Commencement
(1) Each provision of this instrument specified in column 1 of the table commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with column 2 of the table. Any other statement in column 2 has effect according to its terms.
| Commencement information | ||
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
| Provisions | Commencement | Date/Details |
| 1. The whole of this instrument | The day after this instrument is registered. | |
Note: This table relates only to the provisions of this instrument as originally made. It will not be amended to deal with any later amendments of this instrument.
(2) Any information in column 3 of the table is not part of this instrument. Information may be inserted in this column, or information in it may be edited, in any published version of this instrument.
3 Authority
This instrument is made under subsections 3(1) and 5D(1) of the Student Assistance Act 1973.
4 Definitions
In this instrument:
accelerator program course has the same meaning as in the Higher Education Support Act 2003
accredited higher education course means a course that is:
- (a)
- accredited as a higher education course by TEQSA or taken to be a course accredited by TEQSA in relation to the provider for the purposes of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011; or
- (b)
- if a higher education institution is authorised by a law of the Commonwealth to accredit its own higher education courses – a course conducted and accredited as a higher education course by that institution.
accredited secondary course means a course accredited as a secondary course by the State or Territory authority responsible for the accreditation of secondary courses in the State or Territory in which the course is conducted.
Act means the Student Assistance Act 1973.
bridging study for overseas-trained professionals means the occupation-related subjects, course, tuition or training program that:
- (a)
- is necessary for an overseas-trained professional to complete in order to meet the requirements for entry into their profession in Australia; and
- (b)
- is provided by an educational institution that has been approved as a higher education provider under the Higher Education Support Act 2003.
ESL course means a course of instruction in English as a second language.
Masters qualifying course means a bridging course that gives participants the qualifications necessary for entry into a Masters degree course, but does not include any course which forms part of a Masters degree course.
National Register has the meaning that term is given in section 3 of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011.
Open Learning means a program of assessment based on study provided through Open Universities Australia Pty Ltd (ACN 053 431 888) trading as Open Universities Australia.
Preparatory course means:
- (a)
- a VET course that provides remedial education or involves preparatory activities to enable participation in subsequent education or social settings, and is of a type that aims to achieve basic skills and standards or to prepare students for further education; or
- (b)
- a course offered by a higher education institution that is designed to assist people to gain entry to higher education level courses (including enabling and bridging courses).
Pre-vocational course means a course designed to assist people to gain entry to a specific related VET course or an Australian Apprenticeship.
registered training organisation means a training organisation that is registered on the National Register as a registered training organisation.
special school means an institution located in Australia that is conducted primarily for students with a disability and is:
- (a)
- a government school; or
- (b)
- a non-government institution that is recognised as a school under the law of a State or Territory in which the institution is located.
TEQSA means the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency.
VET means vocational education and training.
VET course has the meaning that term is given in section 3 of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011.
VET Quality Framework has the meaning that term is given in section 3 of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011.
6 Higher education institutions
For the definition of higher education institution in subsection 3(1) of the Act, the following are to be regarded as higher education institutions for the purposes of the Act:
- (a)
- an institution that is established by a law of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory as a higher education institution;
- (b)
- an institution registered or taken to be registered by TEQSA as a higher education provider.
7 Secondary Schools
For the definition of secondary school in subsection 3(1) of the Act, the following are to be regarded as secondary schools for the purposes of the Act:
- (a)
- an institution located in Australia that is a government secondary school;
- (b)
- an institution located in Australia that is recognised as a secondary school under the law of the State or Territory in which the institution is located.
8 Technical and further education institutions
For the definition of technical and further education institution in subsection 3(1) of the Act, registered training organisations are to be regarded as technical and further education institutions for the purposes of the Act.
9 Other education institutions
For paragraph (d) of the definition of education institution in subsection 3(1) of the Act, special schools are to be regarded as education institutions for the purposes of the Act.
10 Secondary courses
For paragraph 5D(1)(a) of the Act, a secondary course is a course:
- (a)
- specified in Column 1 of the table in Schedule 1 to this instrument that is provided by an education institution specified for that course in Column 2 of that table; or
- (b)
- provided by a secondary school, a registered training organisation or a higher education institution that leads to an accredited secondary course qualification involving:
- (i)
- accredited secondary course subjects; or
- (ii)
- a VET course.
11 Tertiary courses
(1) For paragraph 5D(1)(a) of the Act, a tertiary course is a course:
- (a)
- that is:
- (i)
- specified in Column 1 of the table in Schedule 2 to this instrument and provided by an education institution specified for that course in Column 2 of that table; and
- (ii)
- for a course specified in item 5 or 8 of that table – an approved course within the meaning of the VET Student Loans Act 2016; and
- (iii)
- for a course specified in item 10 of that table-to the extent that the course consists of study in a VET course, an approved course within the meaning of the VET Student Loans Act 2016; or
- (b)
- that is:
- (i)
- accredited at Masters level; and
- (ii)
- specified in Column 2 of the table in Schedule 3 to this instrument; and
- (iii)
- provided by the education institution specified for that course in Column 1 of that table; or
- (c)
- to which section 12 of this instrument applies.
(3) For paragraph 5D(1)(b) of the Act, a unit of a course mentioned in subsection (1) is part of a tertiary course.
12 Tertiary courses-transitional arrangements for certain Schedule 2 courses and Schedule 3 courses
(1) For the purposes of paragraph 11(1)(c) of this instrument, this section applies to a course if:
- (a)
- the course is specified in Column 1 of item 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 or 11 of the table in Schedule 2 to this instrument; and
- (b)
- it was a tertiary course under an instrument made under subsection 5D(1) of the Act; and
- (c)
- the course is not a tertiary course under paragraph 11(1)(a) of this instrument.
(2) For the purposes of 11(1)(c) of this instrument, this section applies to a course if:
- (a)
- the course is or was specified in Column 2 of the table in Schedule 3 to:
- (i)
- this instrument; or
- (ii)
- Student Assistance (Education Institutions and Courses) Determination 2009 (No. 2); and
- (b)
- it was a tertiary course under an instrument made under subsection 5D(1) of the Act; and
- (c)
- the course is not a tertiary course under paragraph 11(1)(b) of this instrument.
(3) This section does not apply to a course in relation to a student, if:
- (a)
- the course was not a tertiary course, under an instrument issued under subsection 5D(1) of the Act, at the time when the student commenced the course; or
- (b)
- immediately before the course ceased to be a tertiary course under paragraphs 11(1)(a) or (b) of this instrument, the student was not receiving a student payment for the course; or
- (c)
- at or after the time the course ceased to be a tertiary course under paragraphs 11(1)(a) or (b) of this instrument, but before the student completes the course, the student ceases to be receiving a student payment for the course.
(4) For the purposes of this section, a student is receiving a student payment for the course if the student is receiving any of the following because the student is undertaking the course:
- (a)
- austudy payment under the Social Security Act 1991;
- (b)
- assistance under the ABSTUDY scheme;
- (c)
- youth allowance under the Social Security Act 1991 because the student is undertaking full-time study;
- (d)
- pensioner education supplement under the Social Security Act 1991.
Schedule 1 Secondary courses
(section 10)
| Column 1 – Course | Column 2 – Education institution |
|---|---|
| Accredited secondary course | Secondary school
Registered training organisation Higher education institution Special school |
| ESL course | Secondary school
Special school |
| Preparatory course | Secondary school
Registered training organisation Higher education institution Special school |
| School-based apprenticeship or traineeship | Secondary school |
| International Baccalaureate | Secondary school |
Schedule 2 Tertiary courses
(paragraph 11(1)(a) and subsection 12(1))
| Tertiary courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Item |
Column 1
Course |
Column 2
Education institution |
| 1 | Pre-vocational course | Registered training organisation |
| 2 | ESL course | Registered training organisation
Higher education institution Any other body approved by the relevant State or Territory to conduct the course |
| 3 | VET course that is not:
|
Higher education institution
Registered training organisation |
| 4 | VET course that is not a VET course specified in item 5 | Registered training organisation |
| 5 | VET course at the level of:
|
Higher education institution
Registered training organisation |
| 6 | Undergraduate or postgraduate accredited higher education course at the level of:
|
Higher education provider within the meaning of the Higher Education Support Act 2003 |
| 7 | Open Learning that:
|
Higher education institution participating in Open Learning
Registered training organisation participating in Open Learning |
| 8 | Open Learning at the level of a VET course at the level of:
|
Higher education institution participating in Open Learning
Registered training organisation participating in Open Learning |
| 9 | Open Learning at the level of:
|
Higher education provider within the meaning of the Higher Education Support Act 2003 participating in Open Learning |
| 10 | A course:
|
To the extent that the course consists of study in the accredited higher education course-higher education provider within the meaning of the Higher Education Support Act 2003
To the extent that the course consists of study in the VET course:
|
| 11 | A course:
|
To the extent that the course consists of study in the accredited higher education course-higher education provider within the meaning of the Higher Education Support Act 2003
To the extent that the course consists of study in the VET course:
|
Schedule 3 Approved tertiary courses at Masters level
(paragraph 11(1)(b) and subsection 12(2))
| Item | Column 1 – Educational institution | Column 2 – Course |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alphacrucis University College | Master of Arts
Master of Counselling Master of Teaching (Primary) Master of Teaching (Secondary) Master of Theology |
| 2 | Australian Catholic University | Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Master of Dietetic Practice Master of Professional Accounting Master of Professional Psychology Master of Psychology (Clinical) Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) Master of Social Work (Qualifying) Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary) Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary) / Graduate Certificate in Religious Education Master of Teaching (Primary) Master of Teaching (Primary) / Graduate Certificate in Religious Education Master of Teaching (Secondary) / Graduate Certificate in Religious Education Master of Teaching (Secondary) (Internship) Master of Teaching (Secondary) (Leading Learning) Master of Theological Studies |
| 3 | Australian College of Applied Professions (formerly known as Australian College of Applied Psychology) | Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Master of Professional Psychology Master of Psychology (Clinical) Master of Social Work (Qualifying) |
| 4 | Australian College of Theology Limited | Master of Arts (Ministry)
Master of Arts (Theology) Master of Divinity Master of Ministry Master of Missional Leadership Master of Theological Studies |
| 4A | Australian National Institute of Management and Commerce | Master of Professional Accounting |
| 5 | Australian National University | Doctor of Medicine and Surgery
Juris Doctor Master of Actuarial Studies Master of Business Information Systems Master of Climate Change Master of Clinical Psychology Master of Computing Master of Environmental Management and Development Master of Forestry Master of Forestry (Advanced) Master of Professional Accounting Master of Professional Psychology Master of Statistics |
| 6 | Avondale College | Master of Teaching (Primary)
Master of Teaching (Secondary) |
| 7 | Bond University | Doctor of Medicine
Doctor of Physiotherapy Juris Doctor Master of Accounting Master of Actuarial Practice Master of Architecture Master of Construction Practice Master of Finance Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice Master of Occupational Therapy Master of Professional Psychology Master of Psychology (Clinical) |
| 8 | Cairnmillar Institute School of
Counselling & Psychotherapy |
Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Master of Professional Psychology Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) |
| 9 | Carnegie Mellon University Australia | Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT)
Master of Science in Public Policy and Management (MSPPM) |
| 10 | Central Queensland University | Master of Clinical Chiropractic
Master of Clinical Psychology Master of Information Systems Master of Information Technology Master of Professional Accounting Master of Professional Psychology Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) Master of Teaching (Primary) Master of Teaching (Secondary) |
| 11 | Charles Darwin University | Doctor of Pharmacy
Master of Clinical Audiology Master of Dietetics Master of Engineering (SENGG1) Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) Master of Nursing Practice (Pre-Registration) Master of Occupational Therapy Master of Professional Accounting Master of Psychology (Clinical) Master of Social Work (Qualifying) Master of Speech and Language Therapy Master of Teaching Master of Teaching Birth to Five Years Master of Teaching Early Childhood Master of Teaching Primary Master of Teaching Secondary |
| 12 | Charles Sturt University | Doctor of Medicine
Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology Master of Clinical Psychology Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship) Master of Engineering (Civil) Master of Environmental Management Master of Inclusive Education Master of Information Studies Master of Information Technology (with Specialisations) Master of Pastoral Counselling Master of Pastoral Counselling (Clinical) Master of Professional Psychology Master of Psychological Practice (with Specialisations) Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) Master of Speech Pathology Master of Teaching (Primary) Master of Teaching (Secondary) |
| 13 | Christian Heritage College | Master of Counselling
Master of Teaching (Primary) Master of Teaching (Secondary) |
| 14 | Curtin University (formerly known as Curtin University of Technology) | Doctor of Physiotherapy
Master of Architecture Master of Architecture (OpenUnis) Master of Arts Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology Master of Clinical Physiotherapy Master of Clinical Psychology Master of Commerce (Professional Accounting) Master of Dietetics Master of Finance Master of Geoscience (Geophysics) Master of Information Management Master of Midwifery Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) Master of Nursing Practice Master of Occupational Therapy Master of Pharmacy Master of Physiotherapy Master of Professional Accounting Master of Psychology (Professional) Master of Science (Actuarial and Financial Science) Master of Science – Geophysics Major Master of Social Work (Qualifying) Master of Speech Pathology Master of Teaching Master of Teaching (Open Universities Australia) Master of Urban and Regional Planning Master of Urban and Regional Planning (OpenUnis) |
| 15 | Deakin University | Doctor of Medicine
Juris Doctor Master of Applied Learning and Teaching (Secondary) Master of Architecture Master of Architecture (Design) Master of Architecture (Design Management) Master of Child Play Therapy Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology Master of Commerce Master of Construction Management Master of Construction Management (Professional) Master of Counselling Master of Dietetics Master of Financial Planning Master of Health Economics Master of Information Systems Master of Information Technology Master of Landscape Architecture Master of Optometry Master of Professional Accounting Master of Professional Psychology Master of Psychology (Clinical) Master of Psychology (Organisational) Master of Public Health Master of Social Work Master of Speech Pathology Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) Master of Teaching (Primary) Master of Teaching (Primary and Early Childhood) Master of Teaching (Primary and Secondary) Master of Teaching (Secondary) |
| 16 | Eastern College Australia | Master of Community Counselling
Master of Teaching (Primary) Master of Teaching (Secondary) Master of Transformational Development |
| 17 | Edith Cowan University | Master of Clinical Nursing
Master of Clinical Psychology Master of Computer Science Master of Counselling Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy Master of Cyber Security Master of Engineering Master of Finance and Banking Master of Management Information Systems Master of Midwifery Practice Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry) Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) Master of Nutrition and Dietetics Master of Occupational Hygiene and Toxicology Master of Paramedical Science Master of Professional Accounting Master of Professional Psychology Master of Screen Studies Master of Social Work (Qualifying) Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) Master of Teaching (Primary) Master of Teaching (Secondary) |
| 17A | EQUALS International | Master of Social Work Qualifying |
| 18 | Excelsia College
(formerly known as Wesley Institute) |
Master of Counselling
Master of Professional Accounting Master of Teaching (Primary) Master of Teaching (Secondary) |
| 19 | Federation University Australia | Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Master of Engineering Technology Master of Engineering Technology (Mechanical Engineering) Master of Professional Accounting Master of Professional Psychology Master of Psychology Clinical Master of Social Work (Qualifying) Master of Social Work (Qualifying) (Children and Families) Master of Speech Pathology Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) Master of Teaching (Primary) Master of Teaching (Secondary) |
| 20 | Flinders University | Doctor of Medicine
Juris Doctor (JD) Master of Accounting Master of Accounting and Finance Master of Accounting and Marketing Master of Audiology Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology Master of Counselling (Behavioural Health) Master of Information Technology Master of Maritime Archaeology Master of Nurse Practitioner Master of Nutrition and Dietetics Master of Occupational Therapy Master of Optometry Master of Physiotherapy Master of Professional Psychology Master of Psychology (Clinical) Master of Social Work Master of Speech Pathology Master of Teaching (Birth to 5) Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) Master of Teaching (Primary) Master of Teaching (Secondary) Master of Teaching (Special Education) |
| 21 | Gestalt Therapy Brisbane Pty Ltd | Master of Gestalt Therapy |
| 22 | Griffith University | Doctor of Medicine
Juris Doctor Master of Applied Behaviour Analysis Master of Architecture Master of Autism Studies Master of Clinical Psychology Master of Clinical Psychology Practice Master of Dentistry Master of Environment Master of Human Services Master of Information Technology Master of Pharmacy Master of Primary Teaching Master of Professional Accounting (5683) Master of Professional Psychology Master of Public Health Master of Rehabilitation Counselling Master of Social Work Master of Secondary Teaching Master of Speech Pathology Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Master of Urban and Environmental Planning |
| 23 | Harvest Bible College | Master of Arts (Ministry) |
| 24 | Holmesglen Institute of TAFE | Master of Professional Accounting |
| 24A | Ikon Institute of Australia | Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) |
| 25 | ISN Psychology Pty Ltd | Master of Professional Psychology
Master of Psychology (Clinical) Master of Psychology (Sport and Exercise) |
| 26 | James Cook University | Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Master of Global Development Master of Guidance and Counselling Master of Information Technology Master of Pharmaceutical Public Health Master of Planning and Urban Design Master of Professional Accounting Master of Psychology (Clinical) Master of Public Health Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) Master of Teaching and Learning (Primary) Master of Teaching and Learning (Secondary) |
| 28 | King's Own Institute | Master of Accounting
Master of Professional Accounting |
| 29 | La Trobe University | Juris Doctor
Master of Accounting and Financial Management Master of Art Therapy Master of Business Analytics Master of Business Information Systems Master of Clinical Audiology Master of Clinical Neuropsychology Master of Clinical Psychology Master of Dietetics Master of Education (Inclusion and Diversity) Master of Exercise Physiology Master of Extended Professional Accounting Master of Financial Analysis Master of Health Information Management Master of Information Technology Master of International Development Master of Marketing Master of Midwifery Practice Master of Nanotechnology Master of Nurse Practitioner Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) Master of Nursing Practice Master of Occupational Therapy Practice Master of Physiotherapy Practice Master of Planning Master of Professional Accounting Master of Professional Psychology Master of Public Health Master of Social Work Master of Social Work (Child and Family Practice) Master of Speech Pathology Master of Teaching (Primary) Master of Teaching (Secondary) |
| 29A | Le Cordon Bleu Australia | Master of Professional Accounting |
| 30 | Macquarie University | Doctor of Medicine
Doctor of Physiotherapy Juris Doctor Master of Actuarial Practice Master of Biotechnology Master of Chiropractic Master of Clinical Audiology Master of Clinical Neuropsychology Master of Clinical Psychology Master of Environmental Planning Master of Inclusive and Special Education Master of Organisational Psychology Master of Planning Master of Professional Accounting Master of Professional Accounting and Leadership Master of Professional Psychology Master of Public Health Master of Speech and Language Pathology Master of Teaching (Birth to Five Years) Master of Teaching (Primary) Master of Teaching (Secondary) |
| 31 | Melbourne Institute for Experiential and Creative Arts Therapy | Master of Therapeutic Arts Practice |
| 32 | Melbourne Institute of Technology | Master of Networking
Master of Professional Accounting Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) |
| 33 | Melbourne Polytechnic | Master of Professional and Practicing Accounting |
| 34 | Monash University | Doctor of Medicine
Doctor of Physiotherapy Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Juris Doctor Master of Actuarial Studies Master of Applied Behaviour Analysis Master of Architecture Master of Business Information Systems Master of Clinical Embryology Master of Clinical Psychology Master of Counselling Master of Dietetics Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology Master of Environment and Sustainability Master of Information Technology Master of International Development Practice Master of International Relations Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies Master of Laws (Juris Doctor) Master of Medical Ultrasound Master of Nursing Practice Master of Nutrition and Dietetics Master of Occupational Therapy Practice Master of Professional Accounting Master of Professional Engineering Master of Professional Psychology Master of Public Health Master of Radiation Therapy Master of Social Work Master of Social Work (Qualifying) Master of Teaching Early Childhood Education Master of Teaching Early Childhood and Primary Education Master of Teaching in Primary Education Master of Teaching in Primary and Secondary Education Master of Teaching in Secondary Education Master of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Master of Urban Planning and Design |
| 35 | Moore Theological College | Master of Arts (Theology) |
| 36 | Morling College Ltd | Master of Counselling |
| 37 | Murdoch University | Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Master of Applied Psychology (Clinical) Master of Applied Psychology (Organisational) Master of Applied Psychology (Professional) Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology Master of Counselling Master of Creative Arts Therapies Master of Development Studies Master of International Affairs and Security Master of Professional Accounting Master of Teaching (Primary) Master of Teaching (Secondary) |
| 37A | Ozford Institute of Higher Education | Master of Professional Accounting |
| 38 | Queensland University of Technology | Master of Applied Science (Medical Physics)
Master of Architecture Master of Business (Accounting) Master of Business (Applied Finance) Master of Business (Human Resource Management) Master of Business (Integrated Marketing Communication) Master of Business (Marketing) Master of Business (Philanthropy and Non-profit Studies) Master of Business (Professional Accounting) Master of Business (Public Relations) Master of Business (Strategic Advertising) Master of Clinical Psychology Master of Counselling Master of Education (Early Childhood Teaching) Master of Education (School Guidance and Counselling) Master of Education (Teacher-Librarianship) Master of Nurse Practitioner Master of Nursing – Entry to Practice Master of Optometry Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) Master of Public Health Master of Social Work (Qualifying) Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) Master of Teaching (Primary) Master of Teaching (Secondary) |
| 39 | RMIT University | Juris Doctor
Master of Advertising Master of Analytics Master of Applied Science (Acupuncture) Master of Applied Science (Chinese Herbal Medicine) Master of Architecture Master of Arts (Arts Management) Master of Biotechnology Master of Business Information Technology Master of Clinical Psychology Master of Engineering (International Automotive Engineering) Master of Engineering (Manufacturing) Master of Environmental Science and Technology Master of Geospatial Science Master of Information Management Master of Information Technology Master of International Development Master of Justice and Criminology Master of Laboratory Medicine Master of Landscape Architecture Master of Marketing Master of Medical Physics Master of Physiotherapy Master of Professional Accounting Master of Professional Accounting (CPA Australia Extension) Master of Project Management Master of Property Master of Public Policy Master of Social Work Master of Statistics and Operations Research Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management Master of Teaching Practice (Primary Education) Master of Teaching Practice (Secondary Education) Master of Translating and Interpreting Master of Urban Planning and Environment |
| 40 | Southern Cross University | Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Master of Marine Science and Management Master of Nursing Master of Osteopathic Medicine Master of Professional Accounting Master of Professional Psychology Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) Master of Teaching |
| 41 | Swinburne University of Technology | Master of Architecture
Master of Architecture and Urban Design Master of Dietetics Master of Information Technology Master of Occupational Therapy Master of Physiotherapy Master of Professional Accounting Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) Master of Teaching (Primary) Master of Teaching (Secondary) |
| 42 | Sydney College of Divinity | Master of Divinity
Master of Divinity (Korean) Master of Theology Master of Theology (Korean) |
| 43 | Tabor Adelaide | Master of Counselling Practice
Master of Divinity Master of Teaching (Primary) Master of Teaching (Secondary) |
| 44 | Top Education Institute Group Pty Ltd | Master of Professional Accounting |
| 45 | University of Adelaide | Doctor of Clinical Dentistry
Doctor of Medicine Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Master of Applied Finance Master of Architecture Master of Architecture / Master of Landscape Architecture Master of Arts (Interpreting, Translation and Transcultural Communication) Master of Clinical Nursing Master of Construction Management Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy Master of Curatorial and Museum Studies Master of Landscape Architecture Master of Planning Master of Planning (Urban Design) Master of Planning (Urban Design) / Master of Landscape Architecture Master of Professional Accounting Master of Psychology (Clinical) Master of Psychology (Health) Master of Psychology (Organisational and Human Factors) Master of Public Health Master of Teaching (Middle and Secondary) Master of Teaching (Secondary) |
| 46 | University of Canberra | Juris Doctor
Master Degree Course in Juris Doctor Master of Architecture Master of Business Informatics Master of Clinical Psychology Master of Information Technology and Systems Master of Medical Imaging Master of Nutrition and Dietetics Master of Occupational Therapy Master of Optometry Master of Pharmacy Master of Physiotherapy Master of Primary Teaching Master of Professional Accounting Master of Secondary Teaching Master of Social Work (Qualifying) Master of Speech Pathology Master of Teaching |
| 47 | University of Divinity | Master of Arts (Theology)
Master of Divinity Master of Theological Studies Master of Theology |
| 48 | University of Melbourne | Doctor of Dental Surgery
Doctor of Medicine Doctor of Optometry Doctor of Physiotherapy Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Executive Master of Arts Juris Doctor Master of Actuarial Science Master of Agricultural Sciences Master of Architecture Master of Biomedical Engineering Master of Biomedical Science Master of Biotechnology Master of Business Analytics Master of Chemical Engineering Master of Civil Engineering Master of Clinical Audiology Master of Construction Management Master of Creative Arts Therapy Master of Cultural Material Conservation Master of Electrical Engineering Master of Environment Master of Environmental Engineering Master of Food and Packaging Innovation Master of Food Science Master of Genetic Counselling Master of Geography Master of Industrial Engineering Master of Information Systems Master of Information Technology Master of International Relations Master of Landscape Architecture Master of Learning Intervention Master of Management (Accounting) Master of Management (Human Resources) Master of Management (Marketing) Master of Mechanical Engineering Master of Mechatronics Engineering Master of Music Therapy Master of Nursing Science Master of Professional Psychology Master of Property Master of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology) Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) Master of Public Health Master of Science (Bioinformatics) Master of Science (Biosciences) Master of Science (Chemistry) Master of Science (Earth Sciences) Master of Science (Epidemiology) Master of Science (Math and Stats) Master of Science (Physics) Master of Social Work Master of Software Engineering Master of Spatial Engineering Master of Speech Pathology Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary) Master of Teaching (Primary) Master of Teaching (Secondary) Master of Teaching (Secondary) Internship Master of Translation and Interpreting Master of Urban and Cultural Heritage Master of Urban Design Master of Urban Horticulture Master of Urban Planning |
| 49 | University of New England | Doctor of Medicine
Master of Applied Linguistics (TESOL) Master of Education (Special and Inclusive Education) Master of Environmental Science and Management Master of Nursing Practice Master of Nursing Practice (Preregistration) Master of Professional Accounting Master of Professional Psychology Master of Psychology (Clinical) Master of Psychology (Clinical) Advanced Entry Master of Science in Agriculture Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) Master of Social Work (Qualifying) Master of Teaching (Primary) Master of Teaching (Secondary) |
| 50 | University of New South Wales | Doctor of Medicine
Juris Doctor Master of Actuarial Studies Master of Architecture Master of Biomedical Engineering Master of City Planning Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology Master of Clinical Optometry Master of Commerce (Accounting) Master of Commerce (Finance) Master of Commerce (Human Resource Management) Master of Dietetics and Food Innovation Master of Financial Planning Master of Global Health Master of Health Leadership and Management Master of Information Technology Master of Interpreting Master of Landscape Architecture Master of Pharmacy Master of Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology Master of Planning Master of Professional Accounting Master of Psychology (Clinical) Master of Psychology (Forensic) Master of Public Health Master of Teaching (Primary) Master of Teaching (Secondary) Master of Translation Master of Translation and Interpreting |
| 51 | University of Newcastle | Doctor of Medicine
Juris Doctor Master of Architecture Master of Clinical Psychology Master of Exercise Physiology Master of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) Master of Nurse Practitioner Master of Professional Accounting Master of Professional Psychology Master of Social Work (Qualifying) Master of Special and Inclusive Education Master of Teaching (Primary) Master of Teaching (Secondary) |
| 52 | University of Notre Dame | Doctor of Medicine, Fremantle Campus
Doctor of Medicine, Sydney Campus Master of Architecture Master of Counselling Master of Paramedicine Master of Physiotherapy Master of Primary Teaching, Sydney Campus Master of Professional Psychology Master of Secondary Teaching Master of Social Work (Qualifying) Master of Teaching (Primary Education) Master of Teaching (Secondary Education), Fremantle Campus |
| 53 | University of Queensland | Doctor of Dental Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (MD) Master of Agricultural Science Master of Agricultural Science (32) Master of Animal Science Master of Architecture Master of Arts in Chinese Translating and Interpreting Master of Arts in Japanese Interpreting and Translation Master of Arts in Translation and Interpreting Master of Audiology Studies Master of Bioinformatics Master of Bioinformatics Research Extensive Master of Clinical Neuropsychology and Clinical Psychology Master of Clinical Psychology Master of Commerce – Professional Accounting Master of Conservation Biology Master of Counselling Master of Dietetics Studies Master of Educational Studies Master of Educational Studies (Guidance, Counselling and Careers) Master of Epidemiology Master of Mental Health (Art Therapy) Master of Nurse Practitioner Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry) Master of Nursing Studies Master of Occupational Health and Safety Science Master of Occupational Hygiene Master of Occupational Therapy Studies Master of Organisational Psychology Master of Physiotherapy Studies Master of Psychology Master of Public Health Master of Public Health (#16 or #24) Master of Social Work (Qualifying) Master of Speech Pathology Studies Master of Teaching (Primary) Master of Teaching (Secondary) Master of Urban and Regional Planning |
| 54 | University of South Australia | Master of Architecture
Master of Finance (Financial Planning) Master of Information Technology (Enterprise Management) Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) Master of Occupational Therapy (Graduate Entry) Master of Physiotherapy (Graduate Entry) Master of Professional Accounting Master of Psychology (Clinical) Master of Social Work Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) Master of Teaching (Primary) Master of Teaching (Secondary) Master of Urban and Regional Planning |
| 55 | University of Southern Queensland | Juris Doctor
Master of Clinical Psychology Master of Counselling Master of Education (Guidance and Counselling) Master of Education (Guidance, Counselling and Careers) Master of Engineering Practice Master of Information Systems Master of Information Technology Master of Learning and Teaching (Early Years) Master of Learning and Teaching (Primary) Master of Learning and Teaching (Secondary) Master of Professional Engineering Master of Professional Psychology Master of Social Work (Qualifying) |
| 56 | University of Sydney | Doctor of Dental Medicine
Doctor of Medicine Doctor of Physiotherapy Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Juris Doctor Master of Architecture Master of Clinical Psychology Master of Diagnostic Radiography Master of Education (Special and Inclusive Education) Master of Exercise Physiology Master of Information Technology Master of Global Health Master of Medical Physics Master of Medicine (Clinical Epidemiology) Master of Nursing Master of Nursing (combined degree) Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) Master of Nutrition and Dietetics Master of Occupational Therapy Master of Pharmacy Master of Physiotherapy Master of Professional Accounting Master of Professional Accounting and Business Performance Master of Professional Engineering Master of Public Health Master of Rehabilitation Counselling Master of Science in Medicine (Clinical Epidemiology) Master of Science in Medicine (Psychotherapy) Master of Social Work (Qualifying) Master of Speech Language Pathology Master of Taxation Master of Teaching Master of Urban and Regional Planning Master of Veterinary Studies |
| 57 | University of Tasmania | Bachelor of Arts / Master of Teaching
Doctor of Medicine Master of Architecture Master of Economic Geology Master of Marine and Antarctic Science Master of Occupational Therapy Master of Physiotherapy Master of Planning Master of Professional Accounting Master of Professional Accounting (Specialisation) Master of Professional Psychology Master of Psychology (Clinical) Master of Social Work (Qualifying) R7O Master of Speech Pathology Master of Teaching |
| 58 | University of Technology, Sydney | Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor Graduate Certificate in Professional Legal Practice Juris Doctor Graduate Certificate in Trade Mark Law and Practice Juris Doctor Master of Intellectual Property Master of Architecture Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology Master of Clinical Psychology Master of Finance Master of Genetic Counselling Master of Information Technology Master of Intellectual Property Master of Landscape Architecture Master of Orthoptics Master of Pharmacy Master of Physiotherapy Master of Planning Master of Professional Accounting Master of Science in Internetworking Master of Speech Pathology Master of Strategic Supply Chain Management Master of Teaching in Primary Education Master of Teaching in Secondary Education |
| 59 | University of the Sunshine Coast | Master of Counselling
Master of Dietetics (Sports Nutrition) Master of Health Promotion Master of International Development Master of Professional Accounting MPA Master of Professional Psychology Master of Psychology (Clinical) Master of Social Work (Qualifying) Master of Teaching (Primary) Master of Teaching (Secondary) |
| 60 | University of Western Australia | Doctor of Dental Medicine
Doctor of Medicine Doctor of Optometry Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Juris Doctor Master of Agricultural Science Master of Architecture (coursework) Master of Biomedical Science Master of Biotechnology Master of Clinical Audiology Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology Master of Clinical Neuropsychology Master of Clinical Pathology Master of Clinical Psychology Master of Environmental Science Master of Hydrogeology Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology Master of Information Technology Master of Landscape Architecture Master of Pharmacy Master of Physics: Medical Physics Master of Professional Accounting Master of Professional Engineering Master of Public Health Master of Social Work (By Coursework) Master of Teaching (Primary) Master of Teaching (Secondary) Master of Translation Studies Master of Urban and Regional Planning |
| 61 | University of Wollongong | Doctor of Medicine
Master of Applied Finance Master of Applied Finance (Financial Services and Investing) Master of Business Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology Master of Education (Special Education) Master of Financial Management Master of Information Technology Master of Nursing (Mental Health) Master of Nursing (Pre-Registration) Master of Nutrition and Dietetics Master of Occupational Health and Safety Master of Professional Accounting Master of Professional Psychology Master of Psychology (Clinical) Master of Public Health Master of Science (Medical Radiation Physics) Master of Social Work (Qualifying) Master of Teaching (Primary) Master of Teaching (Secondary) |
| 62 | Victoria University | Master of Applied Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
Master of Applied Psychology (Community Psychology) Master of Business (Accounting) Master of Clinical Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Master of Counselling Master of Dietetics Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) Master of Physiotherapy Master of Professional Accounting Master of Professional Psychology Master of Speech Pathology Master of Teaching (Primary) Master of Teaching (Primary Education) Master of Teaching (Secondary Education) |
| 62A | Wentworth Institute of Higher Education | Master of Professional Accounting |
| 63 | Western Sydney University (formerly known as University of Western Sydney) | Doctor of Medicine
Juris Doctor Master of Accountancy Master of Architecture (Urban Transformation) Master of Art Therapy Master of Clinical Psychology Master of Creative Music Therapy Master of Human Resource Management Master of Inclusive Education Master of Interpreting and Translation Master of Nursing Practice (Preregistration) Master of Professional Accounting Master of Professional Psychology Master of Psychotherapy and Counselling Master of Social Work (Qualifying) Master of Teaching (Birth – 5 years, Birth – 12 years) Master of Teaching Early Childhood and Primary Master of Teaching (Primary) Master of Teaching (Secondary) Master of Teaching (Secondary) STEM Master of Urban Management and Planning |
Legislation history
| Name | Registration | Commencement | Application, saving and transitional provisions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Assistance (Education Institutions and Courses) Determination 2019 | 25 Jan 2019 (F2019L00062) | 26 Jan 2019 (s 2(1) item 1) | ||
| Student Assistance (Education Institutions and Courses) Amendment Determination 2019 | 24 Dec 2019 (F2019L01707) | 25 Dec 2019 (s 2(1) item 1) | — | |
| Student Assistance (Education Institutions and Courses) Amendment Determination 2020 | 21 Dec 2020 (F2020L01664) | 22 Dec 2020 (s 2(1) item 1) | ||
| Student Assistance (Education Institutions and Courses) Determination 2019 | 25 Jan 2019 (F2019L00062) | 26 Jan 2019 (s 2(1) item 1) | ||
| Student Assistance (Education Institutions and Courses) Amendment Determination 2019 | 24 Dec 2019 (F2019L01707) | 25 Dec 2019 (s 2(1) item 1) | — | |
| Student Assistance (Education Institutions and Courses) Amendment Determination 2020 | 21 Dec 2020 (F2020L01664) | 22 Dec 2020 (s 2(1) item 1) | — | |
| Student Assistance (Education Institutions and Courses) Amendment Determination 2021 | 8 June 2021 (F2021L00708) | 9 June 2021 (s 2(1) item 1) | — | |
| Student Assistance (Education Institutions and Courses) Amendment (No. 2) Determination 2021 | 17 December 2021 (F2021L01820) | 18 December 2021 (s 2(1) item 1) | — | |
| Student Assistance (Education Institutions and Courses) Amendment Determination 2022 | 19 Dec 2022 (F2022L01701) | 20 Dec 2022 (s 2(1) item 1) | — | |
| Student Assistance (Education Institutions and Courses) Amendment Determination 2023 | 13 June 2023 (F2023L00768) | 14 June 2023 (s 2(1) item 1) | — | |
| Student Assistance (Education Institutions and Courses) Amendment (No. 2) Determination 2023 | 22 Aug 2023 (F2023L01094) | 23 Aug 2023 (s 2(1) item 1) | — | |
| Student Assistance (Education Institutions and Courses) Amendment (No. 3) Determination 2023 | 12 Dec 2023 (F2023L01655) | 13 Dec 2023 (s 2(1) item 1) | — | |
| Student Assistance (Education Institutions and Courses) Amendment (Tertiary Course Requirements and Masters by Coursework) Determination 2024 | 19 July 2024 (F2024L00905) | 20 July 2024 (s 2(1) item 1) | — | — |
| Student Assistance (Education Institutions and Courses) Amendment Determination 2021 | 8 June 2021 (F2021L00708) | 9 June 2021 (s 2(1) item 1) | — | |
| Student Assistance (Education Institutions and Courses) Amendment (No. 2) Determination 2021 | 17 December 2021 (F2021L01820) | 18 December 2021 (s 2(1) item 1) | — | |
| Student Assistance (Education Institutions and Courses) Amendment Determination 2022 | 19 Dec 2022 (F2022L01701) | 20 Dec 2022 (s 2(1) item 1) | — | |
| Student Assistance (Education Institutions and Courses) Amendment Determination 2023 | 13 June 2023 (F2023L00768) | 14 June 2023 (s 2(1) item 1) | — | |
| Student Assistance (Education Institutions and Courses) Amendment (No. 2) Determination 2023 | 22 Aug 2023 (F2023L01094) | 23 Aug 2023 (s 2(1) item 1) | — | |
| Student Assistance (Education Institutions and Courses) Amendment (No. 3) Determination 2023 | 12 Dec 2023 (F2023L01655) | 13 Dec 2023 (s 2(1) item 1) | — | |
| Student Assistance (Education Institutions and Courses) Amendment (Tertiary Course Requirements and Masters by Coursework) Determination 2024 | 19 July 2024 (F2024L00905) | 20 July 2024 (s 2(1) item 1) | — | |
| Student Assistance (Education Institutions and Courses) Amendment (Masters by Coursework) Determination 2024 | 13 Dec 2024 (F2024L01372) | 14 Dec 2024 (s 2(1) item 1) | — | |
| Student Assistance (Education Institutions and Courses) Amendment (Masters by Coursework) Determination 2025 | 31 March 2025 (F2025L00453) | 1 April 2025 (s 2(1) item 1) | — |
Amendment history
| Provision affected | How affected |
|---|---|
| s 2 | rep LA s 48D |
| s 4 | am F2023L01094 |
| s 5 | rep LA s 48C |
| s 11 | am F2024L00905 |
| Schedule 2 | |
| Schedule 2 | am F2023L01094; F2024L00905 |
| Schedule 3 | |
| Schedule 3 | am F2019L01707; F2020L01664 |
| ed C2 | |
| am F2021L00708; F2021L01820 | |
| ed C4 | |
| am F2022L01701; F2023L00768; F2023L01655; F2024L00905; F2024L01372; F2025L00453 | |
| Schedule 4 | rep LA s 48C |
19 January 2019
Paul Fletcher
Minister for Families and Social Services
Registration Number: F2025C00407
Registration Date: 8 April 2025
Related Explanatory Statements:
Education 2019/1 – Explanatory Statement
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