Postgraduate study options
At UTS, there are plenty of postgraduate study options that allow you to take your study and your career wherever you want to go.
And the best bit? We’ll be there to support you every step of the way. Whether it’s flexible study options or networking opportunities, we want to help you achieve your goals.
Videos - How to build up to a UTS Masters
Transcript - How to build up to a Master’s Part 1
[Kayla-Rose] Let’s take a look at the eight pathways that you can undertake to start or continue your postgraduate journey.
Taster courses. Curious about postgraduate study but don’t have the time? Taster courses offer you a taste of a topic and case studies with free 3-5 hour online courses. The content is drawn from various postgraduate programs. So, whether you wish to become a data expert or test the waters in studying the law, this platform provides upskilling opportunities and a sneak peek into new career possibilities.
Short courses. If you’re interested in diving deeper into a specific topic relevant to your field of work, then our short courses will be right up your alley. These courses can vary in length from 1 or 2 days up until several months and are taught by industry leaders. Our short course lecturers also teach at a Master’s level, so they are well equipped to teach you the skills to succeed in the dynamic work environment.
Micro-credentials. Want to start small but still want to grow your knowledge and expertise with university level study? Micro-credentials do just that. These stand-alone courses are formally assessed and are aligned with UTS subjects. You will receive a UTS credential when you complete it successfully and that can be put towards a UTS degree.
Non-award study. With non-award study you can enrol in course subjects without signing up to a full degree. They take mostly around half a year of study to complete, and this study can contribute to Recognition of Prior Learning for relevant degrees you may wish to enrol in in the future. It’s a perfect option if you want to gain foundational study or wish to upskill in a specialised.
Transcript: How to build up to a Master’s Part 2
Graduate certificate. Ready for something more serious? A graduate certificate from UTS offers a pathway into postgraduate study if you don’t have an undergraduate qualification. This is a great first step if you want the recognition of a tertiary qualification in an area you don’t have the qualifications for yet. It also shows employers that you are proactively improving your skills. In most cases, you will learn a core module over 6 months which is taken from the Master’s degree program aligning with your course. A graduate diploma can build on this to offer an additional mode of study. Each step getting you closer to getting a Master’s qualification.
Graduate diploma. A graduate diploma is a great entry pathway into a full Master’s degree. The best part is that your graduate diploma will often count towards your Master’s degree so, even if you don’t choose to go onto finish your Masters’, a graduate diploma will leave you well-equipped with the expertise and knowledge in your desired field of work.
Master’s by Coursework. UTS Master’s degrees are industry focused and created by researchers who are at the forefront of their field. If you choose this path, you will study through a combination of lectures, classes and seminars that will enable you to attain the mandatory units required to complete your postgraduate studies.
Master’s by Research. Do you see yourself as a bit of an innovator? A Master’s by research is a specialist degree where you’ll produce an original piece of research over two years. When you graduate, you’ll have expertise in a specific discipline and have invaluable skills that you can apply in your career. Most importantly, your work will have the potential to deliver real impact for society and industry.
[A World of Options] So whether you want to dip your toes into postgraduate study or you’re ready to dive in headfirst, we definitely have something for you. Find out more at www.uts.edu.au/study/postgraduate. Thank you so much for listening today and we hope to see you at UTS soon.
Let’s take a look at eight pathways that you can undertake to start or continue your postgraduate journey:
1. Taster courses
Curious about postgraduate study but don’t have the time? Taster courses offer you a taste of a topic and case studies with free 3–5-hour online courses. The content is drawn from various postgraduate programs. Whether you wish to become a data-expert or test the waters in studying the law, this platform provides upskilling opportunities and a sneak-peek into new career possibilities.
2. Short courses
If you’re interested in diving deeper into a specific topic relevant to your field of work, then our short courses will be right up your alley. These courses can vary in length from one or two days up until several months and are taught by industry leaders. Our short course lecturers also teach at the master’s level, so they are well equipped to teach you the skills to succeed in the dynamic work environment.
3. Microcredentials
Want to start small but still grow your knowledge and expertise with university-level study? Microcredentials do just that. These stand-alone courses are formally assessed and are aligned with UTS subjects. You receive a UTS credential when you complete it successfully that you can put towards a UTS degree.
4. Non-award study
With non-award study, you can enrol in course subjects without signing up to a full degree. They mostly take half a year of study to complete. This study can contribute to recognition of prior learning for relevant degrees that you may want to enrol in the future. It’s a perfect option if you want to gain foundational study, or wish to upskill in a specialised area.
5. Graduate certificate
Ready for something more serious? A graduate certificate from UTS offers a pathway into postgraduate study if you don’t have an undergraduate qualification. This is a great first step if you want the recognition of a tertiary qualification in an area that you don’t have qualifications for yet. It also shows employers that you’re proactively improving your skills.
In most cases, you will learn a core module over six months, which is taken from the master’s degree program aligning with your course. A graduate diploma can build on this to offer an additional module of study. Each step takes you closer to getting a master’s qualification.
6. Graduate diploma
A graduate diploma is a great entry pathway into a full master’s degree. The best part is that your graduate diploma will often count towards your masters degree. Even if you don’t choose to go on to finish your master’s, a graduate diploma will leave you well-equipped with the expertise and knowledge in your desired field of work.
7. Master's by coursework
UTS master’s degrees are industry-focused and created by researchers who are at the forefront of their field. If you choose this path, you’ll study through a combination of lectures, classes and seminars that will enable you to attain the mandatory units required to complete your postgraduate studies.
We understand that going back to uni might mean you’ll be juggling work, study and family commitments. So, our timetables offer a wide range of class options, with day and night classes.
8. Master’s by research
Do you see yourself as an innovator? A master’s by research is a specialist degree where you produce an original piece of research over two years. When you graduate, you’ll have expertise in a specific discipline and have invaluable skills that you can apply in your career. Most importantly, your work will have the potential to deliver real impact for society and industry.
So, whether you want to dip your toes into postgraduate study, or you’re ready to dive in head first, we’ve got something for you.
Explore our postgraduate course offerings.