Postgrad Journal

Many of the barriers holding you back from postgraduate study are more myth than fact. It's time to cut through the noise and focus on what’s actually true about postgraduate study.

In this compilation, four of our MBA alumni share their highs, challenges, and advice, offering a varied experience on the journey that is a MBA.

Are you looking to fast-track your career and take it to the next level? Here's our quick guide on how you can unlock your potential and achieve your career goals faster.

Applying for a postgraduate qualification can feel like a big decision that requires careful thought. But don't worry—we've streamlined the process into five key steps to make it easier for you!

If you've ever thought, "Should I start my own business?"—you're not alone. Whether it's a side hustle or a full-scale business, more people are taking the leap to work for themselves.

In our fast-paced world, achieving the perfect balance between work, life, and study can seem like a daunting task. But don't worry! This guide is here to help you navigate the journey with practical tips and a positive outlook.

Embarking on postgraduate studies is a significant step, whether you're aiming for a career change or looking to advance in your current field.

In the end it all comes back to flexibility. Take it from Master of Business Psychology student Michael Waring, who is completing his degree 100% online while working full-time.

Teaching is not merely a job; it's a calling that offers a lifetime of opportunities for personal and professional growth. In a recent LinkedIn Live session, Kylee Owen, Principal of Callaghan College and proud University of Newcastle Alumna, shared her insights into what makes teaching a unique and fulfilling career.

Every industry relies on quality project management to deliver projects on time, on budget, and according to expectations. Project managers oversee the entire project lifecycle, from planning to execution and monitoring.

Ready to upskill, but not sure where to get started? Did you know, you can complete your Graduate Certificate and receive a postgraduate qualification in as little as 6 months?

Studying Cyber Security provides fundamental knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of security services, their key mechanisms, attacks and how to improve systems for the future.

With more and more people wanting to achieve a better balance between their life priorities, it is important to understand what balance actually means – is it an objective, is it a repeating cycle of events, or is it a state of mind?

Applying to study a postgraduate qualification may seem like a big decision that requires a lot of thinking and analysing. But don’t worry, we have put together some key steps that you can take to make the process easier!

Whilst many professionals are taking a traditional career route, there are others taking the leap and turning to self-employment. Postgrad study could help you succeed.

Increased competition in the workforce combined with the volatile nature of the job market has led to a greater emphasis on using postgraduate qualifications to ensure currency of skills and maintaining a competitive advantage for working professionals.

In an ever-changing world, it is becoming increasingly important to ensure that your skills are up-to-date.

Equip yourself with the latest skills to deliver the needs of tomorrow’s workplace. 

The need to upskill has become a critical concern for employers all over the world.

Have you been thinking about changing jobs? Most people change careers at least once or twice in their working lives. Whatever the reason for wanting change, it’s worthwhile taking the time to reflect upon where you are in your career and where you’d like to be in some years from now.

Take a moment to ponder this: “How job-ready are you?” There is a divide between how ‘job-ready’ organisations view candidates as being, and how job-ready those candidates view themselves as being.

We find ourselves in the aftermath of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic which wreaked havoc on the Australian economy. Although the unemployment rate peaked in July 2020, job security is still at an all-time low.

The hospitality and arts sectors have been heavily impacted by COVID-19 over the majority of 2020. How this will play out in the future is yet to be determined. However, the demand for graduates in most other professions has now rebounded to roughly what it originally was pre-COVID.

In early April 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in 700,000 people losing their jobs in one week during one of the most savage job market downturns in Australian history.