5 top reasons to study a postgraduate degree as an international student
Studying a postgraduate degree is a big commitment that can take your life and career to the next level.
Whether you’re a current undergraduate student, recently graduated or haven’t studied in a while, the decision to enrol into postgraduate studies can benefit you – no matter your circumstance and aspirations.
Increase your earning potential
If you’re looking to increase your income, then postgraduate studies can be a great move. A recent survey has found that median salaries for recently graduate of postgraduate coursework students in Australia was A$96,600 in 2023 – that’s an increase of A$25,600 compared to Australian undergraduates1.
When it comes to impressing employers, La Trobe graduates are taking the lead. According to an Australia-wide survey, La Trobe was rated first in the state of Victoria for overall employer satisfaction2.
Extend the university experience
If you are about to graduate or have recently graduated but you’re not ready to give up the campus experience, then postgraduate studies can be your win-win solution to extending your time on campus in Australia. You’ll also gain more opportunities and connections, so you can spend more time growing your skills, knowledge and networks before you start your career.
When you study a postgraduate degree at La Trobe, you’re signing up for more than just an education – we put the student experience at the heart of what do. That’s why we’re rated as Australia’s #1 university for student and graduate satisfaction3.
Alumni Advantage 10% fee reduction
If you’ve studied with us before, you could be eligible for Alumni Advantage, a 10% fee reduction when you enrol into a postgraduate degree at La Trobe. Find out more
Develop your skills
While an undergraduate degree provides a great foundation to launch your career, a postgraduate degree will allow you to dive deeper in your area of interest or develop new skills in a complementary area.
Whether you choose to specialise or diversify, studying a postgraduate degree can set you apart through the additional skills, deeper knowledge and industry opportunities you gain through your postgraduate studies. This can make a significant difference when you are starting your career.
Expand your career opportunities
By expanding your skillset with a specialisation or gaining skills in a new area, a postgraduate degree can unlock additional career opportunities and make you a stronger applicant to prospective employers.
When you commit to a postgraduate degree, you can develop new skills to take your career to the next level through promotions or by side-stepping into a new profession. Either way, it will expand your career outwards or upwards.
Industry and employment
At La Trobe, we aim to equip you with real-world experience. Work-integrated learning and placement options are embedded across many of our degrees.
Stay industry relevant
With the workforce needs and demands constantly changing, a postgraduate degree can get you the career you want while setting yourself up to meet industry demands. This is particularly relevant if you’re hoping to work in the country you are studying in, as local experience is very attractive to employers.
If you have been out of the industry for a while or are returning to study after a longer break, then this could also be your way of refreshing yourself with the latest skills, trends, tools and knowledge. Not only will you stay up to date with trends, but you might be able to spot them too.
Whether you’re looking to upskill, reskill or gain new skills, studying a postgraduate degree will enable you to gain new career opportunities and build your network.