Master of Mathematics

UNSW outlines several options to help reduce the cost of postgraduate study, including Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) which subsidise tuition fees, FEE-HELP loans that allow domestic full-fee paying students to defer tuition costs, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) which can reduce the number of courses you pay for, and employer tuition reimbursement arrangements.

FEE-HELP is a higher education loan program provided by the Australian Government that helps fee-paying postgraduate students cover the upfront costs of their full tuition or part of their tuition fees. Unlike private loans, compulsory repayments of the FEE-HELP debt will be deducted from your income by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) once you start earning above the repayment threshold. You can also make voluntary repayments at any time.

Yes. UNSW allows students to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), also known as 'advanced standing' or 'credit transfer', to have previous study recognised and transferred to their current degree program. RPL reduces the total cost of study by reducing the number of individual courses charged tuition fees for. For certain postgraduate programs, professional experience in the discipline may also be recognised.

Many employers recognise career advancement as a key benefit of postgraduate study and may be willing to pay some or all of your study costs. UNSW recommends preparing your case by researching the program, outlining clear benefits to your employer, and being prepared to commit to completing the program if a contractual commitment is required. Additionally, if your degree relates directly to your job, you may also be able to claim tuition fees and other study expenses on tax through the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).

You can use UNSW's Degree Finder tool to find out the estimated cost of postgraduate programs you are interested in — simply search for your degree and click the 'fees and scholarships' tab.