Whether you are seeking work or hoping to be promoted in your role, a postgraduate degree can help you get there. You might choose to upgrade your skills through a higher qualification in your field, or use a program such as an MBA to make a move towards management. For new graduates, postgraduate study may be the only way to secure a coveted role in their industry of choice. There are also some fields in which a postgraduate qualification is required to gain professional registration, such as architecture.