Master of Taxation

There are several options available, including Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) which subsidise the cost of your degree, FEE-HELP loans provided by the Australian Government to help cover upfront tuition fees, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to 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 or partial 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. You can apply to have your previous study recognised and the credit transferred to your current degree program at UNSW through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), also known as 'advanced standing'. RPL will reduce the total cost of your study by reducing 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 postgraduate study as a key benefit for career advancement and may be willing to pay some or all of your study costs. UNSW recommends preparing your case by establishing links between the coursework and career advancement, outlining the benefits to your employer, and being fully committed if your employer asks for a contractual arrangement. 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).

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