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2023 applications open. Now is the time.
Postgraduate programs
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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Compare your favourite degrees!
With so many study options to choose from, we know it can be hard to choose the right degree. So to make things easier, you can now compare all of our degree offerings and download them as a personalised PDF.
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If you've chosen your degree and are ready to take that next step, now is the time to apply.
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Advance your career
Furthering your skills and knowledge to land your dream job doesn't have to be daunting. We offer world-class degrees with flexible study options to help you succeed.
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Do what's important to you
From shifting careers to expanding skillsets, find out from some of our students and alumni why they pursued postgraduate study.
Student and industry experience
The perfect mix: experience, passion, and further study
Graduating from the Master of Disaster Resilience and Sustainable Development with Honours in 2022, Heidi now works to support rural communities and agencies in planning for emergencies.
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Ciaran Quinn
Learn how the Mathematics Retraining Program prepared Ciaran for a successful and rewarding career.
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Preparing for leadership at the Department of Customer Service
Originally completing a Bachelor of Psychological Science at the University of Newcastle, Eloisa began the Master of Business Psychology to improve her management and leadership skills and further her understanding of business psychology.
Read more
Influencing the psychology of ‘work’
Inspired by his grandfather, Trevor Waring AM, former Chancellor and Conjoint Professor at the University of Newcastle, Michael is currently completing a Master of Business Psychology.
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A fresh start with business psychology
After a false start as an apprentice shipwright for a local company, Rene’s career has set sail on a new course. He has now completed a Bachelor of Psychological Science and a Master of Business Psychology.
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Becoming a Disaster Resilience Specialist
In her final year of undergraduate study, Maddy undertook an assignment that completely changed the direction of her future career. After postgraduate study at the University of Newcastle, she is now a Disaster Resilience Specialist.
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Career progression in disaster resilience
Initially studying a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Geography and Earth Sciences, Elsa returned to the University of Newcastle to undertake a Master in Disaster Resilience and Sustainable Development.
Read more
For the love of spreadsheets
Working in Child Protection for the State Government for over 6 years, Sarah began to realise that her passion lay with data.
Read more
Postgraduate programs
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.
Compare and share your degrees! 1:14
Compare your favourite degrees!
With so many study options to choose from, we know it can be hard to choose the right degree. So to make things easier, you can now compare all of our degree offerings and download them as a personalised PDF.
Advance your career
Furthering your skills and knowledge to land your dream job doesn't have to be daunting. We offer world-class degrees with flexible study options to help you succeed.
Why should you study a postgraduate degree? 1.33
Do what's important to you
From shifting careers to expanding skillsets, find out from some of our students and alumni why they pursued postgraduate study.
Need more info? Sign-up for updates
What excites and motivates you? Let us know what you’re interested in and we’ll keep you updated on all the latest info and events relevant to you.
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Download our degrees guide
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Student and industry experience
The perfect mix: experience, passion, and further study
Graduating from the Master of Disaster Resilience and Sustainable Development with Honours in 2022, Heidi now works to support rural communities and agencies in planning for emergencies.
Read more
Ciaran Quinn
Learn how the Mathematics Retraining Program prepared Ciaran for a successful and rewarding career.
Read more
Preparing for leadership at the Department of Customer Service
Originally completing a Bachelor of Psychological Science at the University of Newcastle, Eloisa began the Master of Business Psychology to improve her management and leadership skills and further her understanding of business psychology.
Read more
Influencing the psychology of ‘work’
Inspired by his grandfather, Trevor Waring AM, former Chancellor and Conjoint Professor at the University of Newcastle, Michael is currently completing a Master of Business Psychology.
Read more
A fresh start with business psychology
After a false start as an apprentice shipwright for a local company, Rene’s career has set sail on a new course. He has now completed a Bachelor of Psychological Science and a Master of Business Psychology.
Read more
Becoming a Disaster Resilience Specialist
In her final year of undergraduate study, Maddy undertook an assignment that completely changed the direction of her future career. After postgraduate study at the University of Newcastle, she is now a Disaster Resilience Specialist.
Read more
Career progression in disaster resilience
Initially studying a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Geography and Earth Sciences, Elsa returned to the University of Newcastle to undertake a Master in Disaster Resilience and Sustainable Development.
Read more
For the love of spreadsheets
Working in Child Protection for the State Government for over 6 years, Sarah began to realise that her passion lay with data.
Read more
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