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Graduate Outcomes Survey PG Research 2018

Infographic of the postgraduate research outcomes 2018, see second tab for text version 2018 Postgraduate research outcomes infographic

Deakin Postgraduate Research Outcomes 2018

Data from the Graduate Outcome Survey (GOS), the national census of newly qualified higher education graduates:

  • 184 (77%) of research postgraduates told us what they were doing they year after graduation AND how they felt about Deakin and their course
  • 94% overall employed
  • 74% in full time work within 4-6 months of those available for full time work
  • 6% were in full time study
  • 28% of those employed were working multiple jobs
  • They were working in 52 occupations across 36 industries in 8 countries (ABS ANZSIC and ANZSCO Codes)

What our graduates thought about their course:

  • 87% overall satisfaction with course quality

Graduate surveys are one way for you to tell us how to improve as a university.

A few of our improvement actions:

  • More industry and work placement opportunities
  • Expanded range of career planning, talent development and recruiting services
  • Targeted support for domestic and international students experiencing difficulties
  • Course planning and development based on student feedback
  • Careers outside of academia program


Compare study areas and find out more at QILT (Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching) www.qilt.edu.au

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