Master of Surgery

UNSW offers several options to help finance postgraduate study, including Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs), FEE-HELP loans, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to reduce the number of courses you pay for, and employer tuition reimbursement arrangements.

A CSP is a spot at a university subsidised by the Australian Government for domestic students. While CSPs are less common in postgraduate programs, they can significantly reduce the overall cost of your degree. If CSPs are not available in your program or you are not eligible, your place will be classified as 'full-fee paying'.

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 or partial tuition fees. Compulsory repayments are deducted from your income by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) once you start earning above the repayment threshold, and you can also make voluntary repayments at any time.

Yes. UNSW allows you to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), also known as credit transfer or advanced standing, which recognises your previous study and reduces the number of individual courses you are charged tuition fees for. For certain postgraduate programs, professional experience in the discipline may also be recognised.

Many employers recognise the career advancement benefits of postgraduate study and may be willing to pay some or all of your study costs. UNSW recommends preparing a clear case by researching your program, outlining how it will help you upskill, and demonstrating the return on investment for your organisation. Additionally, if your degree relates directly to your job, you may be able to claim tuition fees and other study expenses on tax through the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).