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Whether you’re looking to fast-track your career, pivot into a new field or simply go deeper in what you’re passionate about, our programs are designed with industry partners, delivered by experts and shaped to fit the realities of modern working life. From online learning and evening classes to hands-on projects and research opportunities, you’ll gain the tools to stand out in a competitive job market.
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Charge Towards Change
Postgrad Expo | Friday 16 October
Explore your postgraduate options, connect with our experts and get the advice you need to make your next move with confidence. Join us at our Postgraduate Expo and start exploring what comes next.
Master of Psychotherapy and Counselling student, Rachel, shares her top 5 reasons to consider postgraduate study.
1. Further impact in your field of interest.
2. Who says there’s an age limit to education?
3. The qualification and certifications.
4. Meet people like you.
5. Flexibility.
Save up to 86% on course fees through Commonwealth Supported Places*
*Postgraduate programs at Western Sydney University are offered as either Limited Commonwealth Supported (Limited CSP), Commonwealth Supported (CSP) or Domestic Fee Paying (DFP). Eligible students are able to obtain a HELP loan to defer their student contribution or tuition fees. Savings are indicative and reflect the difference between the CSP student contribution and 2024 DFP tuition fees for the program.
Why choose Western
Study close to home
Not only does Western offer hybrid models of learning, but our 11 campuses are also conveniently located throughout Western Sydney. With public transport and parking options, getting to campus has never been easier.
Flexibility is everything
We want you to reach your unlimited potential but realise you have limited time. So, we offer you a combination of on-campus and online learning, and variable entry and exit points to suit your schedule and your career goals.
Practical learning
Learning doesn't just happen in the classroom. Western’s postgraduate students gain hands-on experience, we partner with industry, business and government to create real-world opportunities.
Scholarships
At Western Sydney University, we offer a range of postgraduate scholarships to financially assist you with your university studies. Visit our Scholarships page to see what we have on offer.
Postgraduate Fees
As a postgraduate student, the value of tuition fees and student contributions will depend on your degree and your enrolment status. If you are eligible, you may be able to obtain a FEE-HELP loan for payment of your student contribution or tuition fees. Visit our Postgraduate Fees page for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
At Western, postgraduate study is designed to help you build on what you already know and move towards what’s next. Depending on your course, you can access flexible study options, industry-connected learning, professional accreditation, pathways that recognise previous study or experience, and Commonwealth Supported Places in selected programs.
Postgraduate study is education you can undertake in specialist areas, often after completing an undergraduate degree. Depending on the course relevant professional experience may also be considered for entry.
At Western, postgraduate study includes Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas, Master's degrees and higher degrees by research. These qualifications can help you deepen your expertise, develop specialised knowledge or gain skills in a new area.
Whether you’re looking to build your expertise, progress your career, develop new skills or explore a new direction the right postgraduate course can help you take your next step with confidence.
The value of postgraduate study depends on what you want to achieve. It can help you deepen your expertise, gain a professional qualification, move into leadership, change careers or build skills in an emerging area.
Think about your career goals, the skills or qualifications you need and what works for you in terms of time and cost.
At Western, you'll find a range of postgraduate options designed to help you build your expertise, explore new opportunities and take your next step with confidence.
The right postgraduate course depends on where you want to go next. You might be looking to build on your current skills, deepen your expertise, progress your career, change direction or explore a new field.
A Graduate Certificate can be a shorter option for building targeted skills or exploring a new direction, while a Graduate Diploma can provide more in-depth study. A Masters offers advanced specialist knowledge and may be required for some professional or accredited career pathways.
In some courses, you may be able to start with a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma and continue into a related Masters. These qualifications can also provide a stepping stone into Masters-level study for students who do not have the required background for direct entry into a Masters.
Start by thinking about what you want to achieve and the skills or qualifications you’ll need to get there. Consider your previous study and experience as well as how you want to balance study with work and life.
Absolutely. Changing careers doesn’t always mean starting from scratch. Postgraduate study can be a way to take your career in a new direction, build skills in a different area or open up opportunities in a new industry.
Some postgraduate courses are designed for people looking to move into a new field while others may require previous study or relevant professional experience. Entry requirements vary between courses, so check the requirements for your preferred course to see what options are available to you.
At Western you can explore postgraduate courses across a range of disciplines and find a pathway that helps you take your next career step with confidence.
Not necessarily. While many postgraduate courses require a recognised Bachelor’s degree, there may be other ways to qualify for postgraduate study depending on the course and your experience.
Eligibility varies by course, so check the entry requirements and options for your preferred course.
For more information you can check out our student handbook or contact our Future Student Team via email at study@westernsydney.edu.au or via phone 1300 668 370
Depending on the course, your previous study, professional experience or other relevant learning may be considered, which could reduce the number of subjects you need to complete.
Some courses may consider relevant professional experience, previous qualifications or a combination of study and work experience. Entry requirements vary so check the requirements for your preferred course to see what pathway could work for you.
At Western there are a range of postgraduate study options and entry pathways to help you take your next step.
Yes. Depending on your course you may be able to choose between full-time and part-time study with some courses also offering flexible or even online study options.
Many postgraduate students balance study with work and other commitments. Choosing a reduced study load can give you more time to balance classes and assessment with work and other commitments. Study options vary by course, so check the available study modes and timetable for your preferred course to find an option that suits your schedule.
Postgraduate study can take anywhere from a few months to several years depending on the course and whether you study full-time or part-time.
At Western a Graduate Certificate typically takes around six months full-time, a Graduate Diploma around one year, and a Master’s degree around 1.5 to 2 years. Some courses may take longer while previous study or eligible credit could reduce the time it takes to complete your course.
Explore your course options to find a study pathway that fits your goals, your schedule and your future plans.
The cost of postgraduate study depends on your course, the subjects you study and the type of place you’re offered.
Some postgraduate courses are available as Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs), helping make postgraduate study more affordable for eligible students. For selected courses eligible students could save up to 86% on course fees through a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)*. Other courses are full-fee paying and eligible students maybe also be able to access a HELP loan to defer eligible tuition fees.
Fees and funding options vary by course, so check your preferred course page for the latest information and to understand what your study could cost.
*Postgraduate programs at Western Sydney University are offered as either Limited Commonwealth Supported (Limited CSP), Commonwealth Supported (CSP) or Domestic Fee Paying (DFP). Eligible students are able to obtain a HELP loan to defer their student contribution or tuition fees. Savings are indicative and reflect the difference between the CSP student contribution and 2024 DFP tuition fees for the program.
A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is a university place where the Australian Government pays part of your course fees. This reduces the amount you need to pay, with eligible students able to defer their remaining student contribution through HECS-HELP.
CSPs are available for selected postgraduate courses and eligibility requirements apply.
Yes. Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are available in selected postgraduate courses depending on the course and your eligibility.
Availability varies by course and CSP places may be limited, so check your preferred course for current availability and eligibility requirements.
You may be able to use a HELP loan to help cover the cost of your postgraduate study depending on your course, type of place and eligibility.
If you have a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) you may be eligible for HECS-HELP to defer your student contribution. If you’re studying in a full-fee paying place you may be eligible for FEE-HELP to defer your tuition fees.
Eligibility requirements apply, so check your course information and the Australian Government’s StudyAssist website to find out what support you may be able to access.
Start dates vary depending on the course. Many postgraduate courses have Autumn or Spring intakes while some courses offer additional start dates throughout the year.
When you’re choosing a course, check the available start dates and application deadlines so you know when you can begin and have enough time to apply.
With a range of study options and start dates available you can find a postgraduate pathway that fits your plans and helps you move forward with confidence.
Ready to take the next step? Start by finding the postgraduate course you’re interested in and checking the entry requirements, available start dates and application deadlines.
How you apply depends on your course and whether you’re a domestic or international student. Most domestic students can apply directly to Western for free, while some courses require an application through UAC. International students apply through Western’s International Application System.