Your guide to lifelong learning
Our postgraduate programs and lifelong learning initiatives are designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge and networks to thrive in a competitive and ever-changing world. This hub connects you to resources that will help you excel academically, professionally and personally.

Business management and leadership courses explained
Driving success in today's fast-paced business world requires management skills at a high level. Strong leadership and management skills are essential for navigating complex challenges, fostering innovation and creating high-performing teams.
Learning to influence through challenge and change
Ryn Hopgood is using her practical skills in adaptive leadership to help transform the lives of women and gender diverse people through meaningful employment.
A masterclass in sustainable leadership
When faced with the world’s biggest problems, how can embedding sustainable leadership in your organisation make a difference? According to AGSM’s Academic Director, Associate Professor Michele Roberts, it’s the only way forward.
Why ethical leadership is key to the future of our natural resources
AGSM alumni, Jennifer Walker believes ethical leadership, and leading with integrity is an essential aspect of management in the Natural Resource Management (NRM) sector.
Microcredentials and modular learning
CEMD: Your professional development pathway
The AGSM Certificate in Executive Management and Development (CEMD) provides formal recognition of professional development and provides credits towards selected MBA qualifications and Graduate Certificates
What is a microcredential and how does it work?
The UNSW School of Education offers a way for education professionals to expand their knowledge and advance their career in less time and with increased flexibility.
Credentialate is a micro-credentialing platform informed by a UNSW education innovation project in collaboration with industry partner Edalex.
Careers after a postgraduate degree
Looking to stand out in a competitive job market? A postgraduate qualification can improve both your employment and salary prospects.
Why study a master's degree?
Are you at the point in your studies where you’re asking yourself – “should I study a master's degree?” This article runs through key details like average costs, timeframes and more
Make an impact with your career
Whether you’re looking for the next big step in your career or just starting out, one thing’s for sure: you need a dynamic knowledge and skill set to get you where you want to go – now and into the future.
Life after postgraduate study
Looking for more income, more career opportunities or just more options? Whatever it is, a postgraduate course can help you get there.
Is an MBA or graduate certificate program worth it?
Delve into why an MBA degree or a graduate certificate program is worth it in terms of driving career growth and organisational success.
Understanding postgraduate degrees
What is a postgraduate degree?
Not sure what a postgraduate degree is, or which degree is right for you? Here, we break down everything you need to know about postgraduate study.
Difference between a bachelor's and master's degree
Undergraduate vs Postgraduate. Which one is right for you? In this article, we answer your pressing questions.
Graduate certificate vs graduate diploma vs master's degree
Understand the key differences between these postgraduate qualifications and choose the best fit for your career.
Types of postgraduate degrees
Postgraduate study opens doors – to new job opportunities, accelerated career progression, increased earning potential and mastery in your field.
Postgraduate entry requirements
We address common questions about postgraduate requirements, degree eligibility, GPAs, recognition of prior learning and the skills and qualifications needed for postgraduate study.
How to choose a postgraduate course
Wondering how to choose the right postgraduate course for you? Here's three questions to ask yourself before choosing a postgrad degree.
A guide to future-proof skills
Future-proof skills can help you stand out in a crowded market, make a major impact in your industry and transcend location and time.
Top five tips for employability
Master your job application to make the perfect first impression with your next employer. Find out the do's and dont's of resume writing.
What are the future in-demand jobs in Australia?
Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) just revealed the top three fastest-growing industries for the next decade — here’s the quick rundown.
How lifelong learning leads to lifelong employability
Lifelong learning. With it, you can enter, adapt and return to our rapidly evolving workforce. Without it, you may be left behind.
Financial planning for study
How to ask your employer to fund further study
If you’re thinking about advancing your career, and would like your workplace to support you with study, how do you go about pitching this to your boss? Discover on the best approach.
How to finance your master's degree
Explore the variety of options available to help you reduce the cost of further study.
Why it's time to invest in postgraduate study
As industries change, postgraduate courses can help you expand your options. Think of it as an investment in your future.
Postgraduate Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs)
If you’re considering postgraduate study, you may be eligible to receive a subsidised place, through the Australian government’s Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) scheme.
AGSM MBA Alumni: Camille Goldstone-Henry
"Throughout my AGSM MBA, I really became a confident businesswoman and was able to start my own company."
AGSM MBA Alumni: Behyad Jafari
"My AGSM MBA taught me how to work with different people with different interests – and understand their language."
AGSM MBA Alumni: Dimitry Tran
"I realised the problem isn’t building expensive equipment; it's scaling the capacity of healthcare. AGSM offered me the holistic business view I needed to start the change.”
Career Transformation: UNSW Alumni Laura Prael
“Coming back and studying as a postgraduate you start to learn yourself and get to know yourself better.”
No Regrets: UNSW Alumni Lucas Lee
Further study is a huge life commitment. Further study overseas? It's the opportunity of a lifetime. "When I look back on my study experience, I don't regret one thing."
Exploring my passions: UNSW Alumni Shreya Gramle
“UNSW’s Master of Commerce program has been an excellent fit, allowing me to explore my passions and broadening my understanding of the business world as a whole.”
Study tips and advice
How to balance work and study
Finding a healthy balance between work, study and your personal life is crucial for success at uni – especially if you’re returning as a mature age student or entering postgraduate study.
How to succeed in postgraduate study
Whether it’s a shift in career direction or building on existing skills and knowledge, postgraduate study can get you where you want to go.
Finished your undergraduate degree. What's next?
Wondering what else you can do to enhance your career prospects? Postgraduate study seems an obvious next step, but what difference does it really make?
Multiply your opportunities with a double degree
Despite the name, a double degree doesn’t mean double the time or workload. Get more choice, more career opportunities and more knowledge with a double degree.
Postgraduate study for international students
Whether you’ve recently completed an undergraduate degree or you’re looking ahead at your options after graduation, UNSW Sydney is the perfect place to dive into further study.
Want to make a positive impact on the world?
Discover how UNSW’s social impact qualifications empowered graduate Samantha Heron to launch a social enterprise – and how social impact studies can help you make a difference.
Find a program to upskill, specialise and lead
Build the skills to thrive in a changing world with UNSW’s flexible learning options. Whether you’re upskilling through short courses, specialising with a postgraduate degree or advancing your leadership with the Australian Graduate School of Management's (AGSM) executive programs, you’ll gain practical knowledge, recognised credentials and the confidence to take the next step. Learn online or in person, guided by experts and tailored to your career goals.
- Upskill
Short courses and microcredentials
Rapidly upskill with UNSW short courses. Learn at your own pace, earn microcredentials that highlight your expertise and stay ahead with specialised knowledge in high-demand fields. Designed for working professionals, our flexible programs help you gain real-world skills that make an immediate impact.
- Specialise
Online degrees
Advance your career with 100% online postgraduate programs at UNSW, including graduate diplomas and master’s degrees. Designed to build specialised expertise and support your professional goals. Earn globally recognised qualifications and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certifications that are highly valued by employers across industries.
- Lead
MBA and executive education programs
Accelerate your leadership journey with MBA and executive education programs. Learn from world-class faculty and industry experts, and gain practical strategies for confident decision-making and impactful leadership. Designed for managers, executives and professionals ready to take the next step in their careers.