# Your guide to graduate study

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Advice and resources to help you feel prepared to make your move and pursue further study.

## Your guide to returning to study as a working professional

Discover the advantages of returning to study as a mature-age student or a working professional. Learn how you can balance work and graduate study at the University of Melbourne.

[Read more](https://study.unimelb.edu.au/study-with-us/graduate-courses/pg-articles/return-to-study)

[### Nine in demand industries to turn your passion into a career](https://study.unimelb.edu.au/study-with-us/graduate-courses/pg-articles/nine-in-demand-industries-to-turn-your-passion-into-a-career)

Explore what jobs are in demand in Australia and the graduate courses that can help you build your employability to make your move.

[### How much does it cost to study a masters in Australia?](https://study.unimelb.edu.au/study-with-us/graduate-courses/pg-articles/how-much-does-it-cost-to-study-a-masters-in-australia)

Find out the cost of studying a masters degree in Australia, how graduate study fees work, and the expenses of studying in Melbourne.

[### How to fund your masters degree](https://study.unimelb.edu.au/study-with-us/graduate-courses/pg-articles/how-to-fund-your-masters-degree)

Learn how to fund your masters degree in Australia with scholarships, bursaries, and student loans, and find out more about the eligibility requirements.

[### Is a masters degree worth the investment?](https://study.unimelb.edu.au/study-with-us/graduate-courses/pg-articles/is-a-masters-degree-worth-the-investment)

Is a masters degree worth it? The short answer: Yes, a masters or graduate degree (also known as postgraduate) can help you earn a higher salary, specialise in your field of interest, build meaningful professional connections or even pivot for a career change.

[### Tips for applying for masters degree scholarships](https://study.unimelb.edu.au/study-with-us/graduate-courses/pg-articles/tips-for-applying-for-masters-degree-scholarships)

Learn about our scholarships and how to apply, and read tips shared by our students on how to navigate the process.

[### Which graduate course is right for you?](https://study.unimelb.edu.au/study-with-us/graduate-courses/pg-articles/which-postgraduate-course-is-right-for-you)

If you’re not ready to commit to a masters degree or postgraduate research yet, we offer a range of graduate programs to suit your career aspirations and passions.