Postgraduate courses with Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
Ready to take the next step in your study journey but concerned about the cost? Your postgraduate degree could be more affordable than you realise with a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
CSPs (reduced fee subsidised by the government) are available in a wide range of UTS courses. No separate application is required.
Applications are now open for 2025.
Eligibility
To be considered for a CSP to one of our available degrees you must either:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen;
- hold an Australian permanent residency visa; or
- hold an Australian permanent humanitarian visa
CSPs for postgraduate courses are competitive as there are limited places available. The number of places and applicable courses vary each year, based on government funding, and are allocated based on merit. Certain courses may also have minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirements. Please see the respective course pages for details.
Applying for a CSP
Applications are assessed on an ongoing basis, and we recommend that you apply early to be considered. You must:
- Apply for your desired course via the UTS Student Portal (postgraduate applications tile); and
- Complete the CSP question in the application form. No separate application is required.
If you're eligible for a CSP offer, you’ll be notified of the outcome via email. As places are competitive, it’s important that you accept your offer by the lapse date indicated in your offer correspondence to retain your place.
Key dates
You must submit your application by the following dates to be considered for each respective round.
Applications received after Round 1 will only be considered if CSPs are available.
Summer session (commencing 2 December 2024)
Please refer to the website for the Graduate Diploma in Midwifery for information on application deadlines.
Autumn session (commencing 17 February 2025)
| Submit application with full documentation by | CSP Offer release date | Offer lapse date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | 24 November 2024 | By 13 December 2024* | 12 January 2025 |
| Round 2 | 12 January 2025 | By 24 January 2025 if places are available* | 2 February 2025 |
| Late application | 26 January 2025 | Only if places are available | 3 March 2025 |
*If you applied for the Master of Pharmacy or Master of Pharmacy (International), you may not receive your CSP outcome until commencement of Autumn B session.
Spring session (commencing 28 July 2025)
| Submit application with full documentation by | CSP offer release date | offer lapse date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | 25 May 2025 | By 13 June 2025 | 22 June 2025 |
| Late application | 22 June 2025 | Only if places are available | 20 July 2025 |
Postgraduate courses
The following postgraduate programs have Commonwealth Supported Places available. Places are limited, so apply early to not miss out.
Arts and Social Sciences
| Course | Course code | CSP availability |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Teaching in Primary Education | C04326 | 2025 Autumn D session 2025 Spring D session |
| Master of Teaching in Secondary Education | C04255 | 2025 Autumn D session 2025 Spring D session |
| Graduate Diploma in TESOL and Applied Linguistics | C06116 | 2025 Autumn session 2025 Spring session |
| Graduate Certificate in Writing Editing and Publishing | C11371 | 2025 Autumn session 2025 Spring session |
Business
| Course | Course code | CSP availability |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Impact and Not-for-Profit Management | C04288 | 2025 Autumn Session 2025 Spring Session |
Design, Architecture and Building
| Course | Course code | CSP availability |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Architecture | C04235 | 2025 Autumn session 2025 Spring session |
| Master of Planning | C04007 | 2025 Autumn session 2025 Spring session |
| C04006 | 2025 Autumn session 2025 Spring session |
| Master of Landscape Architecture | C04270 | 2025 Autumn session 2025 Spring session |
| Graduate Diploma in Landscape Architecture | C06125 | 2025 Autumn session 2025 Spring session |
| Graduate Certificate in Landscape Architecture | C11275 | 2025 Autumn session 2025 Spring session |
Graduate School of Health
| Course | Course code | CSP availability |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Pharmacy | C04252 | 2025 Autumn B Session |
| Master of Pharmacy (International) | C04395 | 2025 Autumn B Session |
Health
| Course | Course code | CSP availability |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology | C04449 | 2025 Autumn B Session |
| Master of Palliative Care | C04365 | 2025 Autumn session 2025 Spring session |
| Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education and Management | C11115 | 2025 Autumn session |
| Graduate Diploma in Midwifery | C07070 | 2024 Summer Session |
Law
| Course | Course code | CSP availability |
|---|---|---|
| Juris Doctor | C04236 | 2024 Autumn Session 2024 Spring Session 2025 Autumn session 2025 Spring session |
| Juris Doctor Graduate Certificate in Professional Legal Practice | C04320 | 2024 Spring Session 2025 Autumn session 2025 Spring session |
| Juris Doctor Graduate Certificate in Trade Mark Law and Practice | C04364 | 2024 Spring Session 2025 Autumn session 2025 Spring session |
| Juris Doctor Master of Intellectual Property | C04363 | 2024 Spring Session 2025 Autumn session 2025 Spring session |
Science
| Course | Course code | CSP availability |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Data Science in Quantitative Finance | C04418 | 2024 Autumn Session 2024 Spring Session 2025 Autumn session 2025 Spring session |
| Master of Forensic Science | C04391
| 2024 Autumn Session 2024 Spring Session 2025 Autumn session 2025 Spring session |
| Master of Forensic Science (Extension) | C04392 | 2024 Autumn Session 2024 Spring Session 2025 Autumn session 2025 Spring session |
| Master of Mathematics and Quantitative Finance | C04419 | 2024 Autumn Session 2024 Spring Session 2025 Autumn session 2025 Spring session |
| Master of Medical Biotechnology | C04390 | 2024 Autumn Session 2024 Spring Session 2025 Autumn session 2025 Spring session |
| Master of Medical Biotechnology (Extension) | C04388 | 2024 Autumn Session 2024 Spring Session 2025 Autumn session 2025 Spring session |
| Master of Quantitative Finance | C04373 | 2024 Autumn Session 2024 Spring Session 2025 Autumn session 2025 Spring session |
| Master of Philosophy in Forensic Science (CTC only) | C04393 | 2024 Autumn Session 2025 Autumn session |
| Master of Philosophy in Medical Biotechnology (CTC only) | C04389 | 2024 Autumn Session 2024 Spring Session 2025 Autumn session 2025 Spring session |
| Master of Science | C04241 | 2024 Autumn Session 2024 Spring Session 2025 Autumn session 2025 Spring session |
| Master of Science (Extension) | C04265 | 2024 Autumn Session 2024 Spring Session 2025 Autumn session 2025 Spring session |
| Graduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science | C06143 | 2024 Autumn Session 2024 Spring Session 2025 Autumn session 2025 Spring session |
| Graduate Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science | C11342 | 2024 Autumn Session 2024 Spring Session 2025 Autumn session 2025 Spring session |
Frequently asked questions
Will I still retain my CSP if I change my study load (from full-time to part-time or vice versa) after the commencement of the course?
Yes. We understand that your circumstances may change throughout the year which may impact your study load. Your eligibility for a CSP will not be affected.
I received a postgraduate domestic fee-paying offer but applied before the CSP closing date. Will I still be considered for CSP?
You’ll be considered for CSP for the respective round depending on when you submit your application. All applications are reviewed after the closing date with offers released in accordance with the release date for the respective round.
Please refer to your offer correspondence which will note whether you’re still being considered for CSP.
Can I still retain my CSP if I defer my offer?
No, as places are competitive, you’ll need to reapply to be considered for a future intake once you’re ready.
I’ve already started my course. Can I still be considered for a CSP?
You are only eligible for consideration for a CSP if you are commencing in the course.
I submitted a course transfer (continuing) application. Will I be considered for CSP?
Please submit a direct application via the UTS Student Portal (postgraduate applications tile) to be considered for a CSP.
I received an offer by invitation from the faculty. Will I be considered for CSP?
Please submit a direct application via the UTS Student Portal (postgraduate applications tile) to be considered for a CSP.
What if I don’t want a CSP?
If you don’t want to be considered for a CSP, simply indicate 'No' in your application form for the course you’re applying for.
