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Pursue the career you really want with postgraduate study. If you are making a career change or chasing that next promotion, there is a qualification to suit your needs. With over 90 degrees, FEE-HELP options available and the flexibility to shape study around your lifestyle, now is the time to do what’s important to you.

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A postgraduate program is a pathway to further the knowledge gained in an undergraduate degree. Can't find what you're looking for below? Make sure you have a look at our full list of postgraduate programs.

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Advance your career

Looking for a way to stand out in a competitive job market? Postgraduate study helps you to keep on top of emerging trends and develop specialised skills to advance your career. And with 94+% postgraduate employment rate1 - above the national average - our graduates are in demand.

1Overall Employment - postgraduate coursework Graduate Outcomes Survey 2017 - 2019

Take a new direction

With 90+ postgraduate degree programs to choose from, it might be time to take the leap, change things up and pursue your passion. Learn from global leaders and take advantage of our strong connections to industry.

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Flexible study options

With face-to-face, online and mixed-mode delivery available, our flexible postgrad programs can be studied anytime, anywhere. They also provide you the option to translate your real-world experience into course credit.

Earn more

Postgraduates earn more. In 2019, the median salary for an undergraduate bachelor degree holder was $62.6K, compared to $85.3k for postgraduate coursework graduates². If you study with us, the future could be brighter still. Our postgraduates earn a median salary of $92k – well above national average.

² 2019 Graduate Outcomes Survey

Connect with industry

We’re the No. 1 University in Australia for industry collaboration³. Take advantage of our industry partnerships and graduate with valuable professional connections.

³ Innovation Connections IC Report 2014 - 2019

Expand your global network

When you graduate, you’ll join our 148,000+ strong global alumni community spanning 144 countries. With networking events, meet-ups and mentoring opportunities, you can connect the dots and grow a global career.

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  • 13 Nov Semester 2 - Concludes
  • 13 Nov Trimester 3 - Concludes
  • 16 Nov Semester 2 - Examinations
  • 16 Nov Trimester 3 - Examinations
  • 23 Nov Summer Term 1 - Commences
  • 01 Dec Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarships - latest outcome
  • 02 Dec Trimester 3 - Results released
  • 06 Dec Singapore Trimester 3 - Last day of teaching
  • 07 Dec Singapore Trimester 3 - Examinations
  • 11 Dec Semester 2 - Results released
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Postgraduate student highlights

Creating positive learning experiences

Student highlight • Oct 2020

Creating positive learning experiences

Andrew decided to pursue the Master of Special and Inclusive Education to enhance his knowledge and skills and to make a positive impact on his students.

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The thirst for a new challenge sparks career growth

Alumni highlight • Sep 2020

The thirst for a new challenge sparks career growth

Rebecca (Bec) has been flexing her creative flair for more than a decade. With a passion for the creative arts and an undergraduate degree in communication, Bec kickstarted her career in marketing where she went on to promote some of the biggest concerts and theatre tours.

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Mastering Disaster Resilience in 2020

Alumni highlight • Sep 2020

Mastering Disaster Resilience in 2020

Rhian, a recent graduate from the Master of Disaster Resilience and Sustainable Development, is currently employed as an Emergency Management Coordinator with ACT Health. Throughout his time studying, Rhian has seen and experienced extremes, from bushfires through to a global pandemic

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Ticking all the right boxes

Student highlight • Jun 2020

Ticking all the right boxes

Ann is applying her Master of Family Studies in her workplace, Baptcare, after studying online with the University of Newcastle.

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Building her multicultural business skills by getting involved

Student highlight • Apr 2020

Building her multicultural business skills by getting involved

A desire for self-improvement led Stephanie (Yu Rong) on a journey to Australia to study an MBA and Master of Marketing at the University of Newcastle.

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Graduate plans to make the global energy crisis ‘a thing of the past’

Student highlight • Dec 2019

Graduate plans to make the global energy crisis ‘a thing of the past’

Alaa Al-Ahmad studies a PhD in Philosophy (Physics) at the University of Newcastle.

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Hooked on a feeling

Student highlight • Dec 2019

Hooked on a feeling

Jessica Redman studied a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Newcastle.

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Breaking down cultural barriers

Student highlight • Dec 2019

Breaking down cultural barriers

Being awarded the 2019 Study NSW CISA Conference Equity Scholarship helped Salwa settle into Australian life.

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Featured degrees

Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability

Become an environmental sustainability specialist with the specialised skills to work in areas across research, consultancy, advocacy and private practice.

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Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)

Co-designed and co-delivered with industry, this Institute of Managers and Leaders (IML) accredited program can be completed in one year.

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Master of Midwifery Studies

Develop an in-depth understanding of contemporary midwifery theories and practice across multiple key study areas to enhance your career.

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Master of Public Health

Be prepared to enter a career in improving population health with broad skills learned from a program with more than 25 elective courses to choose from.

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