Choosing a course and campus
The decision to sign on for a postgraduate program is not to be taken lightly. It can mean leaving your job, or putting off the transition to full-time work (and a full time wage) for another few years. For those who manage to combine work with further study, the demands on your time and the extra responsibility and stress can be intense.
It’s important to think carefully about whether employment or postgraduate study can best meet your career goals, how you will deal with the increased demands on your finances and free time, and which program and institution will offer you the best experience.
This section explores some of the pros and cons of postgraduate programs, and suggests factors to consider when making your plans.
Employment or postgraduate study?
If you’re considering postgraduate options you might still be trying to work out whether you should apply for a postgraduate program or if it would be better to enter, or to remain in the workforce … Read more about your postgraduate study and work options .
The postgraduate experience
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 … Read more about the postgraduate experience .
Choosing a postgraduate program to suit you
There are some 7000 postgraduate programs available across the country. While it sounds like a needle-in-a-haystack story, there are ways to ensure that you choose the right one for you. To begin with, it is a good idea to ask yourself a few questions and develop a plan of attack … Read more about choosing a postgraduate program.
How to choose a tertiary institution
There are two things that are often used to determine whether one institution is preferred over another: word-of-mouth and location. For postgraduate students, cost and convenience are two other very influential factors. While these are all reasonable things to consider, many other factors could and should inform your decision … Read more about choosing a tertiary institution .
