Want to open up job opportunities or boost your salary? Thinking of reskilling in a new area or specialising in something you love? With flexible options that fit study around your life, postgraduate study might be for you!
Here’s why postgrad at La Trobe might be the next step you’ve been looking for…
1. You can design study to fit around your life
La Trobe’s flexible study model lets you tailor your uni experience to suit you. From on-campus to online study (or a mix of both!), we want postgrad studies to fit around your life – not the other way around.
To help with this, we offer a variety of flexible study modes, research projects and study loads that you can choose from. Living far away from campus or busy working a 9 to 5 job? You might want to explore the 100% online courses offer by La Trobe Online.
2. Your salary could get a serious boost
A postgrad degree under your belt can really help to set you apart from the crowd when you enter the workforce. Diversifying your skill set can open you up to more opportunities with seriously competitive salaries.
La Trobe is first in Victoria for graduate employment and equal first in Victoria for the median salary paid to postgraduate coursework graduates at $104,400.1
3. There are more Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) than ever before!
We want you to focus on studies, not fees. That’s why we currently offer more Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) across our postgraduate courses than ever before, which means the Australian Government pays part of your university fees.
We also have a range of postgraduate scholarships available to support you during your studies. Plus, if you’re an existing or past La Trobe student, our Alumni Advantage could mean you’re eligible for a 10% reduction on your next course.
4. You can increase your opportunities for full-time employment
If you’re a jobseeker with a postgraduate degree, you’re more likely to get work in your desired field that those with a Bachelor’s degree alone. In fact, La Trobe postgrads are highly employable, with 95.5 per cent2 of our domestic graduates finding full-time work within three years of graduating.
5. You can diversify or specialise – the choice is yours
With a variety of courses to suit everyone, postgrad is the perfect way to either expand your field of knowledge or specialise in an area you’re passionate about.
Looking for a career change or something different after your undergrad? Postgraduate degrees can help you reskill in a new field, from teaching to health, business or law. Looking to hone your skills in a specific area? An Honours year or Master’s degree is the ideal opportunity to dive deep into your passions and open the door to more advanced roles in your field.
Studying a postgraduate course at La Trobe also gives you the opportunity to participate in work integrated learning – allowing you to rub shoulders with CEOs, STEM scientists, journalists, legal practitioners or anyone else who inspires you!
Ready to take the next step?
With so many good reasons to start your postgraduate degree, now’s the time to look at your options and take your career to the next level…
Want more information? Join one of our live and on-demand webinars or book a one-on-one consultation today.
References:
1. QILT 2023; Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), 2024, 2023 Graduate Outcomes Survey – Longitudinal
2. Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), 2022, 2022 Graduate Outcomes Survey – Longitudinal