However, your personal income will be tested. You can find current payment rates on the Human Services website opens an external site. For the latest updates and application information, please see the Centrelink website opens an external site , and its contact page opens an external site. There are also a number of funding options for students completing higher degrees by research, which include both fee remission through the Research Training Scheme RTS and stipends.
See Scholarships and financial assistance for more information. A: Before you embark on another program of study, it is worth really considering how you will fit in the additional work and responsibility. For most people, it is a challenge to make room in the bank account and the schedule for this extra commitment.
This is especially the case in tough programs like the MBA, which aim to simulate the demands of a busy workplace. It's also worth keeping in mind that the workload and style of teaching can vary greatly between undergraduate and postgraduate study. The same opportunities for getting involved in student life exist, although you may be limited by your other commitments.
See Student life for more information. A: If you've had a few years away from academic study, it can be difficult to hand over your nights and weekends to lectures, assignment research and group project meet-ups. But, with the right attitude, it's not impossible. The most important thing is to strike a balance and work out a way to manage your study, work and social commitments.
This may mean looking out for flexible options such as a fast-tracked degree or a course with online units or making arrangements with your employer to ensure that you can attend all your classes. See Flexible study options and Adjusting to study for more information. A: If you are considering studying overseas during your course, you have a number of options: completing a student exchange; undertaking a study abroad program; completing some of your study at one of your institution's overseas campuses if available ; going on a study tour; completing an overseas internship or research experience; or selecting a course with an international focus that includes overseas study as part of its course structure.
Studying overseas during your course is a great way to broaden your horizons and add an international flavour to your student experience, so it's worth looking into overseas study options when you first begin researching courses. See Study abroad and student exchange for more information about each option.
You may find that a certain course is only offered in one area or that it is better executed outside of your home state such as mining engineering in Western Australia or fashion in Melbourne or Sydney , or you may even just need a bit of a change. See Study destinations for more information about living and studying in Australia's various states and territories. If you need help deciding on an accommodation option, check out the Student accommodation section too.
A: If you're considering an MBA, there's a lot to think about. You can start by visiting the MBA and management education section, which provides everything you need to know about your MBA options, from tips for choosing a program to getting into it. To find an MBA, you should also visit the MBA Course Search , which allows you to search for accredited business and management courses from graduate certificate level upwards.
A: The "worth" of postgraduate study is very subjective as it depends on what you see to be success. A graduate certificate, graduate diploma or masters degree might be a prerequisite for some of the top jobs in your field or may simply boost your chances of getting a great new position.
Plus there is no doubt that additional qualifications can help you attract greater financial rewards. However, outcomes will vary depending on the field and the qualification level you choose. For example, while an MBA could boost your salary considerably, salaries will not normally increase dramatically if you undertake a graduate certificate in a general interest field like humanities and social sciences.
If your end goal is a career in research, postgraduate study by research is not only "worth it" but usually the only way to get there. A: Traditionally, the highly regulated professions such as medicine, law, accounting and engineering were only available at undergraduate level.
With some exceptions, the professions are now opening up and postgraduates have many more options than they used to for a total change in career direction.
Graduate entry bachelor degrees are enabling those who completed a bachelor degree in another field to qualify for professions such as law and medicine in less time than it would take to go back and complete another bachelor degree. See undergraduate degree for more information.
A: Postgraduate qualifications are available in two different education sectors: the Vocational Education and Training VET sector and the higher education sector. The main difference between VET and higher education is that the latter generally focuses more on knowledge rather than skills. There are certainly exceptions to this, though, with more and more higher education courses including work experience or other skill-building activities.
The majority of postgraduates complete their qualifications in the higher education sector, the sector where postgraduate courses have been offered traditionally, but the VET sector also offers vocational options for those who are looking for more hands-on training for employment. While higher education postgraduate degrees include graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, masters degrees and doctoral degrees, vocational postgraduate courses include vocational graduate certificates and vocational graduate diplomas.
The vocational sector offers less choice, although you will find postgraduate programs available in the more practical areas such as built environment. The higher education sector is really the only option for many of the professional postgraduate courses, particularly those relating to careers that are regulated.
These include architecture, dentistry, law, medicine, pharmacy, rehabilitation and veterinary science. See Study options for more information about the qualifications available in each sector.
If you are 24 years of age or younger and studying full-time, then you still qualify for Youth Allowance during your postgraduate degree. If you are 25 years of age or older and taking a postgraduate degree full-time, you can apply for Austudy instead. Austudy, however, has some further eligibility requirements, and is only available for some postgraduate degrees. You can learn more about the effects of personal income on Austudy here.
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