Current postgraduates
Completing postgraduate study can be one of the most exciting as well as one of the most challenging activities you may undertake during your life. Now that you have commenced your studies you may face career and study related questions such as:
- What career options do I have with my postgraduate degree?
- Where can I get advice about writing a PhD?
- What support services can I access during my postgraduate studies?
- What financial assistance is available to postgraduates?
- University of Sydney Research Office and Scholarships
Do you have other questions in relation to your course and career? If so, please contact our Postgraduate Career Development Officer, Julie Doherty at the Careers Centre on (02) 8627 8403 or
What career options do I have with my postgraduate degree?
Detailed information on career options with a postgraduate research qualification or a postgraduate coursework qualification can be found in the What can I do with my degree? section of our website.
Where can I get advice about writing a PhD?
Your thesis supervisor, faculty postgraduate adviser, Associate Deans in your faculty or SUPRA (Sydney University Postgraduate Representative Association) can provide you with information and resources to assist with writing a PhD.
The Institute of Teaching and Learning also has web-based resources for use by those completing the Development Program for Research Higher Degree Supervision. This includes a resource developed by the University of Queensland for research students called “First Thoughts to Finished Writing”.
What support services can I access during my postgraduate studies?
A comprehensive list of support and services for postgraduate research students can be found on the website for Research and innovation at the University of Sydney.
Postgraduate coursework students have access to an extensive range of support services, including learning, accommodation, health and welfare services. The postgraduate course coordinator in your faculty is also a good point of contact.
What financial assistance is available to postgraduates?
It can be a challenge to both study and fulfill financial commitments. The University of Sydney provides a range of services and options to assist, including:
- Your Careers Centre Jobs Database
The Careers Centre maintains a job vacancy database that includes casual, part time, full time and vacation work vacancies. Currently enrolled students can access the database with their UniKey via Your Careers Centre. - Paid internship programs
There are societies and companies who operate on and around campus that can help you with finding degree-related or work experience. Visit our paid internship programs page for more information. - Financial Assistance Office
Information about financial assistance that is available for any postgraduate student enrolled at the University of Sydney who is making satisfactory progress and who is experiencing genuine financial hardship can be found on the Financial Assistance Office website.
University of Sydney Research Office and Scholarships
The website of the Research Office includes a wealth of useful information for post graduate research students, including information about research scholarships available. Contact the Research Office directly if you would like to investigate a scholarship opportunity or have questions about an existing scholarship.