Why study a postgraduate course?
Here are some ways that our postgrad courses can benefit your career and suit your lifestyle.
Boost your salary
Doing postgrad study can be a great career move. According to a recent survey, we’re equal first in Victoria for the median salary paid to postgraduate coursework graduates.1
Increase your job prospects
Joining any industry with a postgraduate degree means you’re more likely to find employment than those without. According to the latest Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching results, 86.1% of our postgraduates found employment within four months of graduation2, while 94.1% were in full-time work three years after graduation.3
Enjoy flexible study options
One of the most challenging parts of diving into study can be balancing your work and family commitments. Many of our courses provide flexible part time and online study options that can work around your schedule.
CSPs available for postgrad courses
Many La Trobe postgraduate courses offer government subsidised places, called Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs). Securing a CSP will save you a significant amount on course fees. To find out if you’re eligible take a look at our Commonwealth Supported Places.
Feel supported
From counselling to childcare, we provide a range of support services to help our students thrive. If you’re facing personal challenges while studying, our professionally trained counsellors can help you in person or online.
Expand your professional network
With postgrad study, you can connect with like-minded professionals and researchers from around the world. La Trobe has partnered with industry, government and community organisations to enhance our students’ opportunities for employment, business, research and collaboration.
Make a real impact
At La Trobe, we have a range of research opportunities that can make a real impact. Join a community of academics, researchers, graduates and industry professionals that are on-the-ground, transforming lives every day, including today. From discovering the Latrobevirus, which attacks a prominent disease-causing bacterium, to developing the NanoMslide, our researchers are solving some of the most pressing issues of our time.
Get our Alumni Advantage
Need extra incentive to study a postgrad course at La Trobe? If you’ve studied with us before, you may be eligible for a 10 per cent fee reduction when you start a postgrad degree. Find out more about our Alumni Advantage.
1. Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), 2024, 2023 Graduate Outcomes Survey – Longitudinal
2. Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), 2024, ComparED: Overall postgraduate results for La Trobe University
3. Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), 2024, 2023 Graduate Outcomes Survey – Longitudinal