The demand for postgraduate education in Australia continues to grow – up 18 per cent since 2018 – and evolve to include an increasingly varied range of courses with a focus on flexible and relevant career-aligned options.

UNSW dean of lifelong learning Nick Wailes says working adults are looking for flexibility in their study. Would-be learners predominantly want answers to simple questions such as “how do I increase my skills, change sectors or accelerate, but do it in a way I can fit it around my work and my family commitments”, he says.